Title: Little Matilda Goes to Hospital Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde Genre: Fiction Publisher: Martin Cavendish Published: 31st October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Little Matilda is not feeling well. But she is worried about going to hospital for the first time. Will she be able to overcome her fears… Continue reading Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde
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Grace and Mr Mulligan by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger
Title: Grace and Mr Mulligan Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger Genre: Fiction Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Children Published: 1st January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A sensitive and endearing story about a little girl who helps her best friend overcome his sadness after losing his beloved pet. Grace lives next door… Continue reading Grace and Mr Mulligan by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger
Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin
Title: Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice Author: Venita DiMos Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: First title in a new series, with endearing and charming characters, Mini and Milo model emotional intelligence in stories filled with humour and heart.This series follows the adventures of… Continue reading Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin
Duckling Runs Away by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Vivienne To
Title: Duckling Runs Away Author: Margaret Wild, illustrated by Vivienne To Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 28th February 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A warm, comforting story about a cross little duckling and her mother's unconditional love, from the award-winning and bestselling team behind The Sloth Who Came To Stay. Duckling… Continue reading Duckling Runs Away by Margaret Wild, illustrated by Vivienne To
Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger by James Foley
Title: Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger Author: James Foley Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Max is a mole on a mission. With Helen Hippo and June Bug by his side, Max must stop the evil Goldfish-Finger from stealing a priceless, solid gold fish-finger. This dangerous,… Continue reading Secret Agent Mole: Goldfishfinger by James Foley
Zoo Crew: Sickest Camp Ever by Guy Edmonds, Matt Zeremes and Peter William Popple (Illustrator)
Title: Zoo Crew: Sickest Camp Ever Author: Guy Edmonds, Matt Zeremes and Peter William Popple (Illustrator) Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Eddie, Mabel and Princeton are seriously pumped for school camp. But evil Echo has the grossest, pus-filled plan ever to get camp cancelled!… Continue reading Zoo Crew: Sickest Camp Ever by Guy Edmonds, Matt Zeremes and Peter William Popple (Illustrator)
Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml
Title: Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous Author: Renee Treml Genre: Graphic Novel Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Best friends Ollie and Bea continue to delight young readers in this super cute series: full-colour graphic novels that celebrate fun and friendship and the differences that make… Continue reading Ollie and Bea: Otterly Ridiculous by Renee Treml
Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner
Title: Hope is the Thing Author: Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Uwin Published: 31st January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A highly original, beautiful and deeply meaningful picture book that sees the marvellous and inspiring world of birds through the eyes of a child and celebrates birds'… Continue reading Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner
Blueback by Tim Winton
Title: Blueback Author: Tim Winton Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin Published: First published 1997, republished several times Format: Paperback Pages: 160 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: Blueback is an achingly beautiful story about family, belonging, and living a life in tune with the environment, from Tim Winton, one of Australia's best-loved authors. Abel Jackson's boyhood belongs to a vanishing… Continue reading Blueback by Tim Winton
2022 Male Authors Wrap Up
In 2022 I tried to read more books by women than men – but I still read some by men, with some co-authored by women. This resulted in me reading 61 books by men, and 41 were by Australian men. Several of these were quiz books, which I don’t choose so they can fit anywhere… Continue reading 2022 Male Authors Wrap Up
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