Category: Picture Books

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July Dymocks Completed

Ashleigh

I finished the July prompts in mid-July, but have been waiting for reviews to go live. I had to get a bit creative with the translated novel, because I wasn’t really interested in the ones I looked up. They often weren’t in a genre I found interesting. So I used a really cool bilingual picture… Continue reading July Dymocks Completed

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July 2026 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

What a month July was. I read 21 books this month and reviewed as many of them as possible, and others were read for fun. I also didn’t have time to review everything. And what I did read was chosen for various purposes to fit in with reviewing and challenges. Some books were longer or… Continue reading July 2026 Reading Round Up

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The Festival of Ice and Snow by Angie Cui, Anna Wilson

Ashleigh

Title: The Festival of Ice and Snow Author: Angie Cui, Anna Wilson Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: UQP Published: 4th August 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Based on the author’s treasured childhood memories of attending the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China, this bilingual picture book is a spectacular celebration of family, cultural… Continue reading The Festival of Ice and Snow by Angie Cui, Anna Wilson

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Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together by Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee

Ashleigh

Title: Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together Author: Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee. Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th November 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Like a warm hug on a cold morning, this beautiful book reassures children that they are loved ... always. I… Continue reading Whatever the Weather, We’re In This Together by Jessica Braithwaite and Rebecca Ralfe, art by Laura Bee

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June 2026 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In June, I read 21 books, and reviewed most of them. All but one were by Australian authors, and one or two were re-reads. I also finished reading the Alice-Miranda books that I hadn’t read yet, and have been staying on top of my review books. It’s meant I have been able to squeeze some… Continue reading June 2026 Reading Round Up

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Disney Reading Challenge Furry Friends Prompts Completed

Ashleigh

I have completed my penultimate card for this challenge. Just one prompt to go, and then all will be done! I’m on track to get there, and should get there by the end of the year. In this set, I have reviewed all the books through the past six months, and have enjoyed all of… Continue reading Disney Reading Challenge Furry Friends Prompts Completed

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One Word by Melissa-Jane Fogarty

Ashleigh

Title: One Word Author: Melissa-Jane Fogarty Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Hachette Australia/Lothian Published: 7th July 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A poignant and moving story about reclaiming language and the enduring power of love, told though the eyes of a little girl on a quest to learn her grandfather's hidden first language. When… Continue reading One Word by Melissa-Jane Fogarty

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Grow by Jess McGeachin

Ashleigh

Title: Grow Author: Jess McGeachin Genre: Nature Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 30th June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A fascinating exploration of the plant life wonders of the natural world, and what it means to grow, from one of Australia's most talented picture book creators and the award-winning author of Kind. In… Continue reading Grow by Jess McGeachin

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May Reading Round Up 2026

Ashleigh

I read 22 books in May, and reviewed 17 of them – one review is due to be posted later this month, and all but three were reviewed. I read across a range of genres and styles, and managed to stay on top of my review books and reading challenges, which is helping me get… Continue reading May Reading Round Up 2026

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 Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell

Ashleigh

Title:  Brave like Bunji Author: Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd June 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis:  A big-hearted story about identity, belonging and wearing your true colours with pride from debut author Jake Gablonski and acclaimed illustrator Samantha Campbell. 'Hello, Bunji,' said the… Continue reading  Brave like Bunji by Jake Gablonski, illustrated by Samantha Campbell