Digger Digs Down

Winner of the Tasmanian Literary Prize for Writing for Children & Young People

‘Digger digs down. Digger digs deep, deep into the ground.’

From award-winning author Johanna Bell and exciting new illustrator Huni Melissa Bolliger comes a playful story about what’s possible when you let your curiosity run wild.

Join happy-go-lucky Digger as he ditches the boredom of backyard life for an underground adventure. What will he find? What won’t he find?

Packed with hidden treasures, this picture book is perfect for small children who love dogs, digging and discovery.

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Credits

Illustrator : Melissa Huni Bolliger
Publisher : UQP
Released : 2024

Resources

Teachers notes area available from the publisher here

Awards

2025 - Winner of the Tasmanian Literary Award for Children and Young readers

2025 - Shortlisted for the CBCA Best New Illustrator Award

Praise

‘This wonderful book is a riotous cascade of colour, curiosity, chaos and charm.’ Kids Book Review

‘This total wow of a book is sure to appeal to many young reads and … particularly dog lovers.’ Mia Macrossan, Storylinks

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