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Jawsome by R.J. Timmis

Title: Jawsome Author: R.J. Timmis   Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Press Published: 1st August 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: If you don't like this series you can BITE ME. Jawsome is awesome. "The best graphic novels need to be action-packed with an engaging interplay of text and illustrations. Ideally,… Continue reading Jawsome by R.J. Timmis

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Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary by Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement

Title: Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary Author: Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 5th July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: One of Australia's best-loved classics that is now celebrating its 35th anniversary! Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else… Continue reading Edward the Emu 35th Anniversary by Sheena Knowles, illustrated by Rod Clement

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Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Feinberg

Title: Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth Author: Anna Feinberg Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th July 2923 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: A sweetly moving story about friendship and finding happiness, for readers who loved Wonder and Lenny's Book of Everything. Frances is in a new house in a new neighbourhood… Continue reading Picasso and the Greatest Show on Earth by Anna Feinberg

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Bush Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

Title: Bush Turkey Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $18.99 Synopsis: He’s an unusual fellow, really quite quirky. He has many names, but let’s call him ... Bush Turkey! His bald head is red, he’s impeccably dressed. And… Continue reading Bush Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

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Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott

Title: Feelings are Wild Author: Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott Genre: Educational Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 27th June 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: With gorgeous illustrations and a delightful rhyming text, Feelings are Wild is the perfect invitation for kids to talk about all the ways they feel. It's true!… Continue reading Feelings are Wild by Sophy Williams, illustrated by Gavin Scott

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Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner

Title: Etta and the Octopus Author: Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Andrew Joyner Genre: Humour Publisher: Hachette Australia Published: 26th April 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 110 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: A hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia's most… Continue reading Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner

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Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas

Title: Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition Author: Mem Fox and Julie Vivas Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: For 40 magical years Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults alike. Mem Fox's lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, together with Julie Vivas'… Continue reading Possum Magic 40th Anniversary Edition by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas

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Harriet Hound by Kate Foster

Title: Harriet Hound Author: Kate Foster Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd May 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: The world's happiest and most dog-friendly superhero is here! A brand-new adventure for junior readers from Kate Foster.Meet Harriet Hound. She's eight years old and loves dogs!But Harriet has something else that makes… Continue reading Harriet Hound by Kate Foster

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March 2023 Round Up

In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up

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Two more book bingo rows completed.

Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.