Title: Eyes that Speak to the Stars Author: Joanna Ho Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: New York Times bestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present Eyes That Speak to the Stars, companion to the acclaimed Eyes That Kiss in the Corners. “A brilliant treatise to love of… Continue reading Eyes that Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho
Category: Picture Books
When You’re Older by Sofie Laguna and Judy Watson
Title: When You’re Older Author: Sofie Laguna and Judy Watson Genre: Family Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Beautiful, warm and evocative, this stunning picture book reveals an older brother's hopes for the amazing experiences he will share with his new baby brother - when he's… Continue reading When You’re Older by Sofie Laguna and Judy Watson
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 120th Anniversary Edition by Beatrix Potter
Title: The Tale of Peter Rabbit 120th Anniversary Edition Author: Beatrix Potter Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Random House/Warne Published: 1st March 2022 (originally published 1902) Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Celebrate Peter Rabbit's 120th birthday with this brand new picture book edition of the original Tale. Our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit, is… Continue reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit 120th Anniversary Edition by Beatrix Potter
The Unfunny Bunny by Adrian Beck and James Hart
Title: The Unfunny Bunny Author: Adrian Beck and James Hart Genre: Easter stories Publisher: Penguin Random House/Puffin Published: 1st March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A most EGG-cellent Easter story by Adrian Beck and James Hart that will have the whole family laughing out loud. ’Twas the night before EASTERWhen I spotted… Continue reading The Unfunny Bunny by Adrian Beck and James Hart
A-Z of Australian Animals by Jennifer Cossins
Title: A-Z of Australian Animals Author: Jennifer Cossins Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Hachette/Lothian Published: 23rd February 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: A beautifully illustrated anthology of 26 of Australia's most fascinating animals from CBCA Honour Book author/illustrator Jennifer Cossins. From the award-winning creator of A-Z OF ENDANGERED ANIMALS comes a stunning non-fiction picture… Continue reading A-Z of Australian Animals by Jennifer Cossins
Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise by Charles Fuge
Title: Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise Author: Charles Fuge Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 16th February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 28 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A Little Wombat story about sharing, new friends, and of course, Easter eggs. Little Wombat is busy collecting eggs on his Easter hunt when he sees Rabbit hop by wearing… Continue reading Little Wombat’s Easter Surprise by Charles Fuge
Our Country: Ancient Wonders by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator)
Title: Our Country: Ancient Wonders Author: Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator) Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 2nd February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: This first book in the Our Country series takes readers on a journey across Australia to marvel at our unique geology and geography. Our home is an… Continue reading Our Country: Ancient Wonders by Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac (Illustrator)
My January 2022 Reading Update
Aussie Author Reading Challenge: 16/24 Dymocks Reading Challenge: 18/26 QBD Reading Challenge: 15/24 Goal: 25/150 Australian Women: 13 Australian Men: 3 Australian: 16 Non-Australian: 9 I made a good start on my reading in January – I got through all the review books sent to me that have been slated for release between January and… Continue reading My January 2022 Reading Update
Ouch: Tales of Gravity by Kate Simpson and Andy Hardiman
Title: Ouch: Tales of Gravity Author: Kate Simpson and Andy Hardiman Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st February 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Kate Simpson is a children’s author, the co-host of children's book podcast One More Page, and a mum – so she certainly knows how to keep things… Continue reading Ouch: Tales of Gravity by Kate Simpson and Andy Hardiman
2021 Reading Wrap up
In 2021, I took on five reading challenges, and completed them all. I read 268 books, with 187 of those by Australian authors, and 81 non-Australian authors. Most books I read were by women, with 150 by Australian women. I read for pleasure, review, and my quiz writing work, and covered as much ground as… Continue reading 2021 Reading Wrap up
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