Title: Storm Author: Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 28 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A storm is brewing. From the first puff of wind to a howling gale, this beautiful non-fiction picture book offers a deeply researched exploration of the effects of wind… Continue reading Storm by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
Category: Australian literature
Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country by Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim
Title: Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country Author: Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From bestselling… Continue reading Come Home, Bigibila: A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country by Corey Tutt and Irma Gold, illustrated by Jessica Tedim
Somewhere You Can Dream by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper
Title: Somewhere You Can Dream Author: Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the smallest cubby to the highest hilltop, this heart-warming, read-aloud picture book is all about finding your own special place in the world. From… Continue reading Somewhere You Can Dream by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper
The Friendship Paradox by Aśka
Title: The Friendship Paradox Author: Aśka Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Road trips, physics and friendship collide in this gorgeous graphic novel about the highs and lows of a gap year that is perfect for fans of Heartstopper and The Greatest Thing. Note to self: no… Continue reading The Friendship Paradox by Aśka
Disney Reading Challenge Disney Princesses Completed
This year I have been doing the Disney Reading Challenge, and have completed the first lot of prompts. The first card I completed was the Disney Princess card. Each card has four prompts, and I am getting there with the others. Some will be a bit harder to fill in, or will at least take… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Disney Princesses Completed
Dymocks Reading Challenge March Completed
And March is done! I have completed the three March prompts, so now I have 27 to go, and I am keen to see what else Dymocks have in store for us this year. I’m hoping whatever comes my way or is already on my shelves will work, as it will make it easier finding… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge March Completed
Alice-Miranda at the Palace by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda at the Palace Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Mystery/Fiction Publisher: Puffin Australia Published: 17th September 2019/2nd February 2015 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Alice-Miranda is off on a royal adventure! It’s Queen Georgiana’s silver jubilee, and Alice-Miranda and her friends are invited. While Evesbury Palace is every bit as magnificent as they’d… Continue reading Alice-Miranda at the Palace by Jacqueline Harvey
The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse by Jayne McIntyre
Title: The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse Author: Jayne McIntyre Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 17th March 2026 Format: Hardcover. Pages: 224 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: When Eva Feather’s (very human) father gets turned into an owl by the dreaded Gripps, her mother whisks Eva and her sisters away to the mysterious Australian… Continue reading The Feathers of Farwood and the Gripps Curse by Jayne McIntyre
Alice-Miranda at Camp by Jacqueline Harvey
Title: Alice-Miranda at Camp Author: Jacqueline Harvey Genre: Fiction/Mystery Publisher: Puffin Published: 17th September 2019/1st September 2014 Format: Paperback Pages: 352 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: This school camp is full of secrets and surprises! An exciting announcement has been made, and Alice-Miranda and her schoolmates are going on camp. There are sleep outs, treasure hunts and… Continue reading Alice-Miranda at Camp by Jacqueline Harvey
Double Act: Eirene Mort & Nora Kate Weston by Dr Sylvia Martin
Title: Double Act: Eirene Mort & Nora Kate Weston Author: Dr Sylvia Martin Genre: Biography Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $36.99 Synopsis: The incredible 60-year creative partnership between Eirene Mort and Nora Kate Weston is explored in intricate detail in a moving new biography from NLA Publishing. Eirene… Continue reading Double Act: Eirene Mort & Nora Kate Weston by Dr Sylvia Martin
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