CANNONBALL by Sacha Cotter & Josh Morgan
HARDCOVER
Author: Sacha Cotter
Illustrator: Josh Morgan
One splash. One leap. One joyful dive into being yourself! Everyone has advice on how to make the perfect cannonball - be louder, be braver, make the biggest splash! But one determined boy, guided by his bold and loving Nan, learns that the secret to the perfect jump isn’t about size or noise… it’s about trusting yourself and celebrating who you are.
From award-winning New Zealand creators Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan, Cannonball is a vibrant, rhythmic picture book bursting with energy, humour, and heart. Rooted in Māori culture and language, this uplifting story celebrates courage, cultural pride, and the freedom of self-expression.
Originally published in New Zealand as The Bomb, this international favourite inspires readers to face challenges their own way, and to make a splash that’s all their own! With a Māori glossary and cultural notes, Cannonball is as joyful as it is meaningful, making it perfect for story-times, classrooms, and families who believe the best leaps in life come from being true to yourself.