Title: Mini and Milo: The Big Flappy Ears Author: Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st September 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: Story-led, with humour and heart, with “Big Skills for Mini People” the “hidden veggies”, Mini and Milo help children gain much-needed skills such as conflict… Continue reading Mini and Milo: The Big Flappy Ears by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin
Category: Picture Books
Our Country: Where History Happened by Mark Greenwood, Frané Lessac
Title: Our Country: Where History Happened Author: Mark Greenwood, Frané Lessac Genre: History Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st September 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: The second title in the OUR COUNTRY series, celebrating and contextualising the richness of Australia's history, and where it happened.In every corner of Australia, history happened. The pages… Continue reading Our Country: Where History Happened by Mark Greenwood, Frané Lessac
August 2023 Reading Round Up
In August, I read twenty books, and wrote reviews for all of them, some to come later in September or later in the year. I had a big pile this month and only got through a fraction because some came after publication date, and some took a little longer than others to get through. I… Continue reading August 2023 Reading Round Up
Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? by David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley
Title: Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? Author: David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A gorgeous, funny, tongue-twisting picture book by two incredibly talented creators. Perfect for bedtime reading. Do you think the sleepy sheep will sleep on… Continue reading Where Will the Sleepy Sheep Sleep? by David Metzenthen, illustrated by Jonathon Bentley
Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy
Title: Pink Santa Author: Tanya Hennessy Genre: Christmas Publisher: Albert Street Books Published: 29th August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A jolly and inclusive celebration of the Christmas season, from bestselling children's author Tanya Hennessy! 'Tis the night before Christmas and all is calm in Santa's workshop. The presents are wrapped and the sleigh… Continue reading Pink Santa by Tanya Hennessy
Last Place Lin by Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu
Title: Last Place Lin Author: Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Lin's excited about her first school sports day until she comes last. A relatable picture book about endurance and resilience from the award-winning author and Australian Survivor contestant, Wai… Continue reading Last Place Lin by Wai Chim, illustrated by Freida Chiu
July 2023 Reading Round Up
I read 18 books in July and reviewed 16 of them. Many of them were aimed at younger readers, as I do get many from Scholastic as well, and this is my focus. Nearly all were Australian authors too, and there was a mix of genres and styles. I’ve also started another book bingo card… Continue reading July 2023 Reading Round Up
Queensland Literary Awards
This week, the shortlisted books for the Queensland Literary Awards were announced across several categories. The Queensland Literary Awards are an annual award recognising literary excellence in Australian writing across the following categories: • Fiction• Non-fiction• Poetry• Young Adult Literature• Children’s Literature• Australian History• Emerging Queensland Writer – Manuscript Award• People’s Choice Award The awards… Continue reading Queensland Literary Awards
Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure by Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben Wood
Title: Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure Author: Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben Wood Genre: Humour Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: The world is big when you’re a twig! From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. Ziggy… Continue reading Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure by Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben Wood
Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling? by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood
Title: Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling? Author: Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood Genre: Humour Publisher: Hardie Grant Published: 2nd August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Price: $10.99 Synopsis: The world is big when you’re a twig! From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. Stump… Continue reading Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling? by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood
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