How Big Is Love? by Carl Merrison - ISBN: 9780734420176
Hardcover
Unconditional love across time, space, and the heart’s vastness.

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  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    26 August 2025

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Summary

The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with illustrator Jade Goodwin.

‘My love stretches back to Creation and forward to the end of time.

I loved you then, I love you now, I’ll love you always.’

A young child and a loving family member sit on the porc…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780734420176
ISBN-10:073442017X
Author:Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler, Jade Goodwin
Publisher:Hachette Australia
Imprint:Lothian Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:26 August 2025
Weight:420g
Dimensions:256mm x 256mm x 10mm
About The Author

Carl Merrison

Carl Merrison (Author)

Carl Merrison is a respected Jaru/Kija man from the Halls Creek area who came WA runner up Australian of the Year - Local Hero in 2016. He has worked for over ten years alongside Aboriginal youth as a mentor and coach. Carl was the winner of the black&write! Fellowship in 2020 for his young readers’ series Backyard Sports, and his debut picture book, My Deadly Boots, was shortlisted in the Queensland Literary Awards 2023 and the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2023.

Hakea Hustler (Author)

Hakea Hustler is an experienced teacher who has taught around Australia, including in remote Aboriginal communities. Hakea is committed to Indigenous education with a focus on story as learning and empowerment.

Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler’s first book, Black Cockatoo, won Honour book in the CBCA Young Reader category.

Jade Goodwin (Illustrator)

Jade Goodwin is a First Nations illustrator based in Australia. Jade’s creative journey began at an early age in her grandparents’ screen printing studio, where she would spend an endless amount of time crafting anything she could from studio supplies. Her passion for creativity and illustration grew over time, eventually leading to a successful career in the children’s publishing industry. Building on her debut publishing contract in 2021, Jade has expanded her portfolio by signing contracts for another 21 books. Jade loves bringing imagination to life through her sweet and bright illustrations and hopes to inspire children and adults alike.

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