Children's book Author

Meredith Costain

Biography

Meredith Costain is a versatile, award-winning author of picture books, poetry, fiction and non-fiction for children, from Melbourne, Australia. Her picture books include Mommies are Amazing, Daddies are Awesome, The Cuddliest Hug, and Musical Harriet, which was adapted for television by the ABC. Her latest series – the quirky Ella Diaries and Olivia’s Secret Scribbles – have sold in translation all over the world. Meredith enjoys wrangling her many pets – who frequently provide ideas for her stories – and presenting writing workshops for kids and adults in libraries and schools. Her hobbies include reading, sleeping, playing blues piano and searching for the perfect chocolate bar!

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Diva Drama
Passion for Fashion
Grandmas Are Lovely
Time to Shine
Amazing Acrobats
Total TV Drama
Diary Disaster
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Meredith's most recent book

Diva Drama
Sale price
$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · May 1, 2021

Diva Drama

By Meredith Costain · With Danielle McDonald

Ella must choose between her best friend and a new ally for a TV commercial.

143 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 65 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
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Most Popular Meredith Costain Books

Mommies Are Amazing

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2017

Celebrate the special bond between mommy cats and kittens.

Dreams Come True

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Rivals must unite to win a popstar visit for their school.

Passion for Fashion

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A school dance sparks a sewing craze.

Daddies Are Awesome

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2016

Celebrate the special bond between father and child with playful puppy illustrations.

Time to Shine

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A cooking project spirals into chaos, testing friendships.

Ballet Backflip
Sale price
$574

Ballet Backflip

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Ella's ballet dreams are challenged by a new gymnastics craze. Will she follow her heart or the crowd?

At a glance

Book Stats

21

Authored

0

Illustrated

3

Collaborators

Picture books

4

Chapter books

15

Board books

2

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Meredith Costain Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Diva Drama
Sale price
$574

Diva Drama

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Ella must choose between her best friend and a new ally for a TV commercial.

Passion for Fashion
Sale price
$574

Passion for Fashion

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A school dance sparks a sewing craze.

Grandmas Are Lovely

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover the special bond between grandmas and their little ones.

Time to Shine
Sale price
$574

Time to Shine

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A cooking project spirals into chaos, testing friendships.

Amazing Acrobats

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

Can Olivia and Matilda become circus acrobats and wow the crowd?

Super Science Stars

Chapter Book · Ages 0–8 · 2018

A science fair rivalry challenges Olivia's winning dreams.

Goal Power

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A girl joins a soccer club but can't play. Will her dreams end before they start?

My New Best Friend
Sale price
$3251

My New Best Friend

Chapter Book · Ages 0–8 · 2018

A girl unravels the mystery of her enigmatic new classmate.

Total TV Drama

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A school quiz team faces rivalry and friendship challenges on a TV game show.

Diary Disaster
Sale price
$574

Diary Disaster

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A school trip, a secret diary, and a nosy cabin mate. Can Ella keep her secrets safe?

Mommies Are Amazing
Sale price
$958

Mommies Are Amazing

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2017

Celebrate the special bond between mommy cats and kittens.

Friendship SOS
Sale price
$599

Friendship SOS

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A cruise vacation turns chaotic when a friendship falls apart.

Pony School Showdown

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Ella's vacation at Pony School takes a turn with unexpected alliances and rivalries. Can she navigate the drama?

Daddies Are Awesome
Sale price
$759

Daddies Are Awesome

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2016

Celebrate the special bond between father and child with playful puppy illustrations.

Dreams Come True
Sale price
$574

Dreams Come True

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Rivals must unite to win a popstar visit for their school.

Ballet Backflip
Sale price
$574

Ballet Backflip

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Ella's ballet dreams are challenged by a new gymnastics craze. Will she follow her heart or the crowd?

Double Dare You
Sale price
$574

Double Dare You

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Ella's school year turns chaotic when she sits next to her worst enemy.

Worst Camp Ever

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Spooky noises and a scheming cabinmate threaten to ruin camp fun.

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Golden lion tamarin monkeys

Picture Book · 1999

Tamarins live in trees and stay with their families as they grow, while efforts are made to protect golden lion tamarins and their rainforest homes.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Meredith Costain's books.

01

Danielle McDonald

Illustrator / 10 shared books

02

Polona Lovsin

Illustrator / 2 shared books

03

Nicolette Hegyes

Illustrator / 1 shared book

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