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A Beach in the Bedroom (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: Visual Imagery and Relaxation technique) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

Title: A Beach in the Bedroom (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: Visual Imagery and Relaxation technique) Author: Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes Genre: Fiction Publisher: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Published: 1st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 57 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Shamik just can’t get to sleep. He feels all… Continue reading A Beach in the Bedroom (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: Visual Imagery and Relaxation technique) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

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The Old Bedtime Pass Puncher (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: bedtime pass technique) bu Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

Title: The Old Bedtime Pass Puncher (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: bedtime pass technique) Author: Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes Genre: Fiction Publisher: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Published: 1st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 68 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Molly always wants to get out of bed for all sorts… Continue reading The Old Bedtime Pass Puncher (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: bedtime pass technique) bu Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

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Marshmallow Puffins at the Window  (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: Nighttime Fears) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

Title: Marshmallow Puffins at the Window  (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: Nighttime Fears) Author: Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes Genre: Fiction Publisher: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Published: 1st August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 52 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Help your child with night-time fears and worries Hana’s scared of strange… Continue reading Marshmallow Puffins at the Window  (Kip’s Guide to Sleep: Nighttime Fears) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

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Pick Your Nose (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Limit setting disorder/sleep onset association) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

Title: Pick Your Nose (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Limit setting disorder/sleep onset association) Author: Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes Genre: Fiction Publisher: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Published: August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 56 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Help your child fall asleep by themselves Does Luca really need Mum… Continue reading Pick Your Nose (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Limit setting disorder/sleep onset association) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

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Slug Dad and Monster Mum (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Early Morning Waking) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

Title: Slug Dad and Monster Mum (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Early Morning Waking) Author: Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Huges Genre: Fiction Publisher: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Published: August 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 63 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Blake wants to wake Mum and Dad up early in the morning,… Continue reading Slug Dad and Monster Mum (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Early Morning Waking) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

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Australian Children’s Laureate 2024-2025

Every two years, the Australian Children’s Literature industry waits to see who will be announced as the next Australian Children’s Laureate by the Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation. The laureate for 2024-2025 has recently been announced, and it is none other than Sally Rippin, whose theme for her time as laureate is All Kids Can Be… Continue reading Australian Children’s Laureate 2024-2025

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History in Australian’s Children’s Literature

During my time as a reader and a reviewer, I have been noticing trends and characteristics of children’s literature, particularly in Australian children’s literature, which is where I have shifted my focus recently in my reading, and through my involvement with the Children’s Book Council of Australia and the National Centre of Australian Children’s Literature… Continue reading History in Australian’s Children’s Literature

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Time to Rest by Jack Carty, illustrated by Natasha Carty

Title: Time to Rest Author: Jack Carty, illustrated by Natasha Carty Genre: Poetry Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: The sun is sinking low, my darling, the birds are in their nests. And you have spent the day exploring, so now it’s time to rest. A beautiful… Continue reading Time to Rest by Jack Carty, illustrated by Natasha Carty

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Dragons Drumming by Sandra Bennett

Title: Dragons Drumming Author: Sandra Bennett Genre: Fiction Publisher: Rosella Ridge Books Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: When you feel fear, how do you react? Do you run and hide, or face fear head on? In Dragons Drumming a little boy and his faithful companion begin by deciding to… Continue reading Dragons Drumming by Sandra Bennett

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Castle Rock Mystery Crew: The Jase Files by Vicky McClure and Kim Curran

Title: Castle Rock Mystery Crew: The Jase Files Author: Vicky McClure and Kim Curran Genre: Mystery Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st December 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Meet Jase, Tyrone, Kinga, Harri and Sherlock the Dog. 10-year-old Jase is spending the summer holidays at the Castle Rock Caravan Park with his auntie… Continue reading Castle Rock Mystery Crew: The Jase Files by Vicky McClure and Kim Curran