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How My Family Says I Love You : CBCA PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026 NOTABLES - Yvonne Sewankambo

How My Family Says I Love You

CBCA PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026 NOTABLES

By: Yvonne Sewankambo, Aurore McLeod (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 28 July 2025

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Not everyone says 'I love you', but we all have many ways of showing we care

There are so many ways to say I love you, without saying any words at all …
From lending a hand, extending a hand, offering a gift, giving a hug, sharing a skill and sharing a meal … there are so many ways to express our love to family, and friends.
An insightful, and delightful, celebration of how we show we care.

About the Author

Yvonne Sewankambo is a Ugandan-Canadian writer and publicist based in Sydney, Australia. She has worked on campaigns across several industries, including publishing, film, television, education and the not-for-profit sector. Having lived in four countries on three different continents (and travelled to even more), Yvonne is passionate about telling stories that transcend borders. She is the author of Good Hair (illustrated by Freda Chui) and First There Was Me, Then There Was You (illustrated by Aurore McLeod).

About the Illustrator

Aurore McLeod was born in France where she studied Viking archaeology. She then moved to Australia as a young adult and discovered a passion for toy making. It wasn't until she started drawing her toy characters that she realised how much she enjoyed illustration. She is the illustrator of First There Was Me, Then There Was You written by Yvonne Sewankambo.

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