Title: Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra Author: Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze Genre: Contemporary Publisher: UWA Publishing Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 92 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: “Did you know frogs can find their way home? It’s called a ‘homing instinct’ ... no matter where they are, they know where they belong.… Continue reading Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze
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Blog Tour: Tracks in the Mist (Adamson Adventures #4) by Sandra Bennett
Title: Tracks in the Mist (Adamson Adventures #4) Author: Sandra Bennett Genre: Mystery/Adventure Publisher: Rosella Ridge Books Published: 1st June 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 200 Price: $18.00 Synopsis: Deep in the wilderness there's much more to discover than ever anticipated. When there are strange bird sightings in Southern Tasmania, it's no coincidence that Luke, Clare,… Continue reading Blog Tour: Tracks in the Mist (Adamson Adventures #4) by Sandra Bennett
Unreal: Can You Tell Fact from Fake? by Kate Simpson, illustrated by Leila Rudge
Title: Unreal: Can You Tell Fact from Fake? Author: Kate Simpson, illustrated by Leila Rudge Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 64 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Guess which of the weird and wonderful exhibits are real and which are fake in this sumptuous collection of extraordinary animals and plants.… Continue reading Unreal: Can You Tell Fact from Fake? by Kate Simpson, illustrated by Leila Rudge
Blog Tour: The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Natalie Herington
Title: The Postman’s My Mate Author: Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Natalie Herington Genre: Fiction Publisher: KLJ Books Published: June 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.95 Synopsis: Join Charlie on an adventure as he unwraps a world full of surprises and imagination. When his very best mate, the postman arrives with a mysterious package,… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Natalie Herington
Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record by Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber
Title: Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record Author: Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber Genre: Humour Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 208 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Riley Noodle has been trying to break a school record for seven years. There is only one problem: Riley doesn't think she's very at… Continue reading Riley’s Failproof Guide to…Breaking a School Record by Dani Vee, illustrated by Jules Faber
Queen of Dogs by Joe Weatherstone
Title: Queen of Dogs Author: Joe Weatherstone Genre: Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Walker Books Australia Published: 5th June 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Maddy’s family are talented and ambitious — sporting trophies, top grades, they collect them all. But Maddy would rather spend time with her best friend, her pug Gusto. When Gusto disappears… Continue reading Queen of Dogs by Joe Weatherstone
How To Move a Zoo by Kate Simpson and Owen Swan
Title: How To Move a Zoo Author: Kate Simpson and Owen Swan Genre: Historical Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th June 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The true story of how at the beginning of the 20th century Jessie the elephant walked from Moore Park Zoo to her spacious new home in… Continue reading How To Move a Zoo by Kate Simpson and Owen Swan
May 2024 Reading Round Up
During May, I read 22 books, and reviewed about half of them, with some reviews in the way. I spent a lot of time trying to get on top of review books, and made some good progress – to date, the only review books I have left are back catalogue ones, giving a bit of… Continue reading May 2024 Reading Round Up
Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie by Ella Shine
Title: Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie Author: Ella Shine Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puddle Dog Press Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 60 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Two pet sitters. One talking cat. What could possibly go wrong? Cassie and Lina can't wait to pet sit Winton the goat and film a TV commercial. But Winton… Continue reading Pet Sitters: Billy Goat Boogie by Ella Shine
A Better Best Friend by Olivier Tallec
Title: A Better Best Friend Author: Olivier Tallec Genre: Fiction Publisher: Gecko Press Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $7.99 Synopsis: A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending—squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend (a fly) comes to play.“This morning when… Continue reading A Better Best Friend by Olivier Tallec
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