Category: Picture Books

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Dymocks Reading Challenge 2025 Completed

Ashleigh

And just like that, another year of the Dymocks Reading Challenge is over. I managed to fill in each prompt for this one, and may have ummed and ahhed about the Gothic Ruins prompt, because I read a couple of books that seemed to fit it well. I did focus on Australian books and authors… Continue reading Dymocks Reading Challenge 2025 Completed

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Dymocks Volume 3 2025 Completed

Ashleigh

And that’s the third volume completed! I found the prompts in this one easy to fill. They had a good balance of being open and specific, and I had a few options for some whilst others I took a good guess at where they would fit. I chose a translated book for the Branching Out… Continue reading Dymocks Volume 3 2025 Completed

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October 2025 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In October I read 18 books, covering picture books to young adult, with some poetry, mystery and time travel thrown in. It was an eclectic bunch of books this month, and most of them were Australian authors. I managed to review most, and have also been keeping on top of my review books as much… Continue reading October 2025 Reading Round Up

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Where Would You Go? by Alison Lester and Jane Godwin and the children at Yalingu Yirramboi – the Royal Children’s Hospital School

Ashleigh

Title: Where Would You Go? Author: Alison Lester and Jane Godwin and the children at Yalingu Yirramboi – the Royal Children’s Hospital School Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th November 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A life-affirming collaboration between children of Yalingbu Yirramboi – The Royal Children's Hospital School and… Continue reading Where Would You Go? by Alison Lester and Jane Godwin and the children at Yalingu Yirramboi – the Royal Children’s Hospital School

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The Friendship Book by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

Ashleigh

Title: The Friendship Book Author: Zanni Louise, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 1st November 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A joyful look at the friendships we make and how to nurture them from award-winning author Zanni Louise and illustrator Nicky JohnstonFriends can come from anywhere! From school,… Continue reading The Friendship Book by Zanni Louise, illustrated by Nicky Johnston

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Juniper’s Painting by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn

Ashleigh

Title: Juniper’s Painting Author: Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn Genre:  Fiction Publisher: NewSouth Books Published: 1st October 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Juniper is stuck in her beachside home. All she wants is to play on the sand, collect shells, and look for mermaids in the shallows. But it's too wet… Continue reading Juniper’s Painting by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn

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Being Indy by Zoe Gaetjens, illustrated by Estee Sarsfield

Ashleigh

Title: Being Indy Author: Zoe Gaetjens, illustrated by Estee Sarsfield Genre: Fiction Publisher: WestWords/WestWords Children's Published: 1st October 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $29.95 Synopsis: There was no finer place to live than on the Mountain. Folks came from everywhere wanting to live there – including Indy. But the mountain was ruled by Percival,… Continue reading Being Indy by Zoe Gaetjens, illustrated by Estee Sarsfield

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Wilderness Awards  2025

Ashleigh

The 2025 Karajia and Environment Award Winners, stories that connect kids to Country and nature have been announced. They were announced at 11am on the 11th of October on Love Your Bookshop Day, which is also the start of Nature Books Week. These awards celebrate authors and illustrators who have written and created stories to… Continue reading Wilderness Awards  2025

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Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish by Judith Rossell

Ashleigh

Title: Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish Author: Judith Rossell Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th September 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Meet two cheeky cats in this brand-new illustrated fiction for emerging readers from the bestselling, award-winning creator Judith Rossell. Every day, Spud and Snowball lie on the couch… Continue reading Spud and Snowball and the Fancy Fish by Judith Rossell

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September 2025 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In September, I read 20 books for review, and some reviews will be appearing at later dates for various reasons. I mostly read Australian authors, and focused on children’s and young adult books. I also made progress on reading challenges, and am almost done with my last few. Most books were by women authors, and… Continue reading September 2025 Reading Round Up