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Disney 100: My First Treasury of Bedtime Stories

Title: Disney 100: My First Treasury of Bedtime Stories Author: Disney/Scholastic Genre:  Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Disney is celebrating 100 years of wonder and you can too with this treasury of special stories. A marvellous introduction that will take you from under the sea with… Continue reading Disney 100: My First Treasury of Bedtime Stories

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Zoo Crew: Sickest Camp Ever by Guy Edmonds, Matt Zeremes and Peter William Popple (Illustrator)

Title: Zoo Crew: Sickest Camp Ever Author: Guy Edmonds, Matt Zeremes and Peter William Popple (Illustrator) Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Eddie, Mabel and Princeton are seriously pumped for school camp. But evil Echo has the grossest, pus-filled plan ever to get camp cancelled!… Continue reading Zoo Crew: Sickest Camp Ever by Guy Edmonds, Matt Zeremes and Peter William Popple (Illustrator)

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Bin Chicken’s Eggcellent Easter by Kate and Jol Temple

Title: Bin Chicken’s Eggcellent Easter Author: Kate and Jol Temple Genre: Easter Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: 'Following her beak, on long gangly legs, Ibis spies something shiny—glittering eggs! But there’s kids on a hunt! And a bunny on the loose! ‘Shoo, Bin Chicken! Scram, Garbage… Continue reading Bin Chicken’s Eggcellent Easter by Kate and Jol Temple

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The Wolves of Greycoat Hall: Boris in Switzerland by Lucinda Gifford

Title: The Wolves of Greycoat Hall: Boris in Switzerland Author: Lucinda Gifford Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Young wolf Boris Greycoat finds himself on the trail of mysterious ghosts, priceless art, and delectable Swiss cuisine… It can be hard being the only wolf at… Continue reading The Wolves of Greycoat Hall: Boris in Switzerland by Lucinda Gifford

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The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings

Title: The Lorikeet Tree Author: Paul Jennings Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A sister and brother face the hardest year of their lives and discover the healing power of nature in this compelling tale from master storyteller Paul Jennings. Emily loves the bush… Continue reading The Lorikeet Tree by Paul Jennings

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Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml

Title: Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous Author: Renee Treml Genre: Graphic Novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in this super cute series: full-colour graphic novels that celebrate fun and friendship and the differences that make… Continue reading Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml

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Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas by Renee Treml

Title: Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas Author: Renee Treml Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in this super cute series: full-colour graphic novels that celebrate fun and friendship and the differences that make… Continue reading Ollie and Bea: Bunny Ideas by Renee Treml

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Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner

Title: Hope is the Thing Author: Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Uwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A highly original, beautiful and deeply meaningful picture book that sees the marvellous and inspiring world of birds through the eyes of a child and celebrates birds'… Continue reading Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner

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Found in Sydney: A Counting Adventure by Joanne O’Callaghan and illustrated by Kori Song

Title: Found in Sydney: A Counting Adventure Author: Joanne O’Callaghan and illustrated by Kori Song Genre: Educational Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 10th January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From best-selling author Joanne O’Callaghan and talented illustrator Kori Song comes the delightful picture book Found in Sydney, filled to the brim with… Continue reading Found in Sydney: A Counting Adventure by Joanne O’Callaghan and illustrated by Kori Song

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Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up

In 2022, I read 229 books by women authors, with 172 by Australian women. I read as diversely as I could, with the majority of my books being ones I was sent to review or chose to read. I usually stick to authors, series, or genres I know, with a focus on children’s authors to… Continue reading Women Author’s 2022 Wrap Up