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Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas

Title: Leo and Ralph Author: Peter Carnavas Genre: Fiction Publisher: UQP Published: 29th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 276 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Ralph sat up. His voice was croaky. ‘If a shooting star zoomed past right now, what would you wish for?’ ‘To find another friend like you.’ Leo and Ralph have been best friends… Continue reading Leo and Ralph by Peter Carnavas

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Book Fair Australia Reading Challenge 2024

The Book Fair Australia Reading Challenge is another brief challenge that I will be able to mostly fill with things I have already read or will be able to fill with books that are currently on my shelves. It is a shorter challenge than the others I am doing, but will still be fun. This… Continue reading Book Fair Australia Reading Challenge 2024

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The Peak (Spy Academy #1) by Jack Heath

Title: The Peak (Spy Academy #1) Author: Jack Heath Genre: Spy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: After thwarting a robbery, Nolan Hawker is invited to the world’s most dangerous school. At The Peak, he learns to crack codes, fly planes and deceive enemies so he can… Continue reading The Peak (Spy Academy #1) by Jack Heath

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Jawsome: Licence to Rock by R.J. Timmis

Title: Jawsome: Licence to Rock Author: R.J. Timmis Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 20th February 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Non-stop adventure, gill-splitting laughs and several krillion fans... Jawsome is AWESOME. Finley, Hunter, Gilleon and Gnash are busy juggling their double lives as ordinary school sharks and as members of… Continue reading Jawsome: Licence to Rock by R.J. Timmis

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DANZ Awards 2024 Shortlist

Here is the inaugural DANZ Awards shortlist.  The winners will be announced at a live event on the Gold Coast Somerset Story Fest in March. Picture books: ​Be Careful, Xiao Xin!Written by Alice Pung and illustrated by Sher Rill NgPublished by Working Title PressCeremony Written by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing and illustrated by David HardyPublished by Allen & UnwinCome Over… Continue reading DANZ Awards 2024 Shortlist

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Has Dad Joined the Circus? (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Camping Out) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

Title: Has Dad Joined the Circus? (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Camping Out) 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: 48 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Help your child fall asleep without mum or dad Viet’s dad doesn’t… Continue reading Has Dad Joined the Circus? (Kip’s Guide to Bedtime: Camping Out) by Robert Boddington and Jack Robertson, illustrated by Yoon Park and Matt Hughes

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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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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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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