Category: Picture Books

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The Nerd Daily 2024 Completed

Ashleigh

In 2024, one of my final challenges to be completed is the Nerd Daily Challenge. I liked the prompts this year, and managed to fill them all. Some were easier than others, and some like a recommendation from the Nerd Daily wasn’t as easy at first, but I managed to with a book that came… Continue reading The Nerd Daily 2024 Completed

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KT Book Bingo – #KTBookBingo Completed

Ashleigh

One of the reading challenges I undertook this year was a book bingo from a friend – KT Book Bingo. I had all but completed it until I found a book set in South America. I had tried to find one that I really wanted to read, but wasn’t able to in time and with… Continue reading KT Book Bingo – #KTBookBingo Completed

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Milly’s Mind: A Peak Inside Autism by Colin and Milly Armstrong

Ashleigh

Title: Milly’s Mind: A Peak Inside Autism Author: Colin and Milly Armstrong Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Little Steps Publishing Published: 1st July 2024 Format:  Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Milly’s Mind is a portrait of a real 11-year-old autistic girl called Milly (my daughter), navigating the first eleven and a half years of life with… Continue reading Milly’s Mind: A Peak Inside Autism by Colin and Milly Armstrong

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November 2024 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

During November, I read 17 books across a range of genres, and all of them were by women! From picture books to ids books to adult books, I covered a wide range of genres and styles, and enjoyed some fantastic crime sort stories. I also only read Australian authors in November, and I am looking… Continue reading November 2024 Reading Round Up

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Bowerbird Brood by Aura Parker

Ashleigh

Title: Bowerbird Brood Author: Aura Parker Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: I am a protector. Always watching, guarding ... and shielding. Bowerbird’s nest is full. These fine eggs, whole and smooth ... the perfect three! But will they hatch? From the creator of the… Continue reading Bowerbird Brood by Aura Parker

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Tilly in a Tangle by Margrete Lamond and Monty Lee

Ashleigh

Title: Tilly in a Tangle Author: Margrete Lamond and Monty Lee Genre: Fiction Publisher: Dirt Lane Press/West Words Published: 11th November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.95 Synopsis: When things go wrong, following our instinct yields unexpected results. Tilly works hard at keeping her boat shipshape, striving to retain the approval of those around… Continue reading Tilly in a Tangle by Margrete Lamond and Monty Lee

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October 2024 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

During October I read 16 books – not as many as I had hoped, as I had a few things going on and a trip away, but I managed to get in a few good reads, and most were reviewed, apart from one that I struggled with. I have a few things going on over… Continue reading October 2024 Reading Round Up

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31 and a Half Things to Know as You Grow by Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

Ashleigh

Title: 31 and a half Things to Know as You Grow Author: Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: From how to make a friend - and be one - standing up for yourself, the importance of looking up, award-winning… Continue reading 31 and a Half Things to Know as You Grow by Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

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Dog Beach by Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White

Ashleigh

Title: Dog Beach Author: Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White Genre: Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published:  1st November 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Look who’s at the dog beach!Strong dogs, long dogs,Playing dogs, staying dogs,Black dogs, brown dogs, go-to-town dogs, Bit-of-a-clown dogs, upside-down dogs, Mopey dogs, dopey dogs, Shaggy dogs, waggy dogs … Going to… Continue reading Dog Beach by Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White

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The Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet by Ali Rutstein and illustrated by Tommy Doyle

Ashleigh

Title: The Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet Author: Ali Rutstein and illustrated by Tommy Doyle Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Choosing the perfect family pet is easy with this simple guide... OR IS IT? Every family should have a pet.A faithful… Continue reading The Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet by Ali Rutstein and illustrated by Tommy Doyle