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October 2026 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

Even with a few ups and downs this month, I managed to read 24 books. Not all were reviewed, but most were and I had a lot of Australian books read this month. I review a few, whilst some were ones I chose to read and not review. One was a review book but I… Continue reading October 2026 Reading Round Up

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Splish, Splash, Splosh by Renae Hayward, illustrated by Briony Stewart 

Ashleigh

Title: Splish, Splash, Splosh  Author: Renae Hayward, illustrated by Briony Stewart  Genre: Fiction  Publisher: Allen and Unwin  Published: 3rd November 2026  Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A paddling pool, a hose, a bucket or a puddle - there is nothing as much fun as making a splash! This gorgeous book is a joyful… Continue reading Splish, Splash, Splosh by Renae Hayward, illustrated by Briony Stewart 

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The Bestest Brown by Briony Stewart

Ashleigh

Title: The Bestest Brown Author: Briony Stewart Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia/Lothian Published: 22nd September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A joyful and cheeky rhyming book that mixes toilet humour with colour theory, from award-winning creator Briony Stewart. Art smock, paper, paint brush - Go! I'm a colour-mixer pro. Today I'll make… Continue reading The Bestest Brown by Briony Stewart

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CBCA Book of the Year 2024

Ashleigh

Yesterday, the 16th of August, the CBCA Book of the Year Awards for 2024 were announced. Here were some fantastic winners and Honour Books this year from an amazing list shortlist and some brilliant notables. The blurbs have been taken from the CBCA website, which is linked above. Book of the Year: Older Readers Entries… Continue reading CBCA Book of the Year 2024