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My Name is Jemima by Olivia Muscat, illustrated by Allison Colpoys

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Title: My Name is Jemima Author: Olivia Muscat, illustrated by Allison Colpoys Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Scribble Kids Published: 3rd June 2025 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: Meet Jemima, a lovable Labrador with a very important job! While Jemima loves playing with her favourite yellow bone and getting lots of cuddles, she’s also a… Continue reading My Name is Jemima by Olivia Muscat, illustrated by Allison Colpoys

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June 2025 Reading Round Up

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In June, I completed the reading for a big thing I have spent months doing, and started to get back on top of my review books. There’s still a way to go, but I’m working hard to clear things up so I can focus on some books I have had in my queue for over… Continue reading June 2025 Reading Round Up

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Quoll by Christopher Cheng, illustrated by Cindy Lane

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Title: Quoll Author: Christopher Cheng, illustrated by Cindy Lane Genre: Narrative Non-fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd July 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: An exciting addition to the narrative non-fiction series Nature Storybooks, about an Eastern Quoll.The blue-black sky is painted with glistening stars. Quoll has woken. It's playtime here in the… Continue reading Quoll by Christopher Cheng, illustrated by Cindy Lane

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Peculiar Parents by Stephanie Owen Reeder, illustrated by Ingrid Bartkowiak

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Title: Peculiar Parents Author: Stephanie Owen Reeder, illustrated by Ingrid Bartkowiak Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st July 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 60 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Peculiar Parents introduces us to 60 Australian animal species, focusing on all things family - picking a mate, making a home, having babies, finding food and looking after one… Continue reading Peculiar Parents by Stephanie Owen Reeder, illustrated by Ingrid Bartkowiak

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Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams

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Title: Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles Author: Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams Genre: Science Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 140 Price: $32.99 Synopsis: This is the ultimate reptile book for kids by DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt, bestselling author of The First Scientists. Bursting with vibrant illustrations and cool… Continue reading Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt, illustrated by Ben Williams

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May 2025 Reading Round Up

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During May, I almost got caught up on my review reading, mostly completed all my reading for something else, and overall, I read 28 books. All these books were by Australian authors, which is a huge focus on my blog at the moment. That’s not to say there aren’t great books by authors not from… Continue reading May 2025 Reading Round Up

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The Girl in the Painting by Dee White, illustrated by Sarah Anthony

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Title: The Girl in the Painting Author: Dee White, illustrated by Susan Anthony Genre: History, Art, Narrative Non-fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th June 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: The surprising truth behind one of Australia's most iconic paintings, Tom Roberts' Shearing of the Rams.Susie lives on a sheep station and does all… Continue reading The Girl in the Painting by Dee White, illustrated by Sarah Anthony

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QBD Reading Challenge 2025 Completed

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I didn’t think I would complete this within the first three months of the year, but there you go! Given there were a few like the translated book I wasn’t sure what I would get to – I ended up having quite a few options for that one. Others I had decided to fill as… Continue reading QBD Reading Challenge 2025 Completed

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Dymocks Reading Challenge Volume 1:  January to April Completed

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I have completed the first stage of my Dymocks Reading Challenge for 2025. Volume one had nine prompts, and I managed to fill all of them, though I admit the Top 101 prompt is getting harder every year, mostly due to the proliferation of series, and overly popular books being on there. To tackle this,… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge Volume 1:  January to April Completed

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Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady

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Title: Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track Author: Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Featuring art and photographs from Nambucca Heads in the beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country, this stunning picture book tells stories of Gumbaynggirr… Continue reading Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady