Title: Gymnasitcs Diaries: Beam Queen Author: Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator) Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st July 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Georgia is 10 years old and loves gymnastics. She wants to be an international gymnastics star and this is her diary. Join Georgia as she… Continue reading Gymnastics Diaries: Beam Queen by Georgia Godwin, Laura Sieveking and Amanda Erb (illustrator)
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When the Lights Went Out by Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley
Title: When the Lights Went Out Author: Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd July 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A cosy picture book about finding warmth and connection in community from the award-winning creative team behind Ella and the Ocean. The night was frosty dark but… Continue reading When the Lights Went Out by Lian Tanner and Jonathon Bentley
A Teaspoon of Light by Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom
Title: A Teaspoon of Light Author: Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom Genre: Fiction Publisher: Dirt Lane Press Published: May 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.95 Synopsis: A story about making and saving loving memories. Marley’s dream cloth reminds her of the people she loves, and of safe and happy times. When times get tough… Continue reading A Teaspoon of Light by Peter O’Connor and Nisaluk Chantanakom
Roarsome: Phase One by Joel Slack-Smith, illustrated by Rebel Challenger
Title: Roarsome: Phase One Author: Joel Slack-Smith, illustrated by Rebel Challenger Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 176 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Half lion. Half werewolf. All pillow. Totally roarsome! All Walter wanted for his birthday was a limited edition, nitro-powered drone. Instead, he gets a tattered old lion-shaped pillow… Continue reading Roarsome: Phase One by Joel Slack-Smith, illustrated by Rebel Challenger
Cora, Seen and Heard by Zanni Louise
Title: Cora, Seen and Heard Author: Zanni Louise Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Walker Books Published: 1st May 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Cora Lane gets tongue-tied, is often ignored and would rather hide in the library than step onto a stage. However, when her parents decide to renovate an old theatre in small-town… Continue reading Cora, Seen and Heard by Zanni Louise
Penny Draws a Secret Adventure by Sara Shephard
Title: Penny Draws a Secret Adventure Author: Sara Shephard Genre: Fiction Publisher: Text Publishing Published: 3rd April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Little by little, Penny Lowry is making it through grade five—with a bit of help from her friends and her loveable dog, Cosmo. There’s a lot of change to deal… Continue reading Penny Draws a Secret Adventure by Sara Shephard
The Frog Squad: Dessert Disaster by Kate and Jol Temple
Title: The Frog Squad: Dessert Disaster Author: Kate and Jol Temple, Shiloh Gordon Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 3rd April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Step into a top-secret world where frogs don't just eat flies, they eat danger! This is FROG SQUAD! Frog Squad comes to the rescue of a… Continue reading The Frog Squad: Dessert Disaster by Kate and Jol Temple
Hana the Thunder Dragon (Dragon Girls #13) by Maddy Mara
Title: Hana the Thunder Dragon (Dragon Girls #13) Author: Maddy Mara Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Hana, her twin sister, Mina, and their cousin Zora are the best of friends. Now they share something more than a fierce family bond: The three are also… Continue reading Hana the Thunder Dragon (Dragon Girls #13) by Maddy Mara
February 2024 Reading Round Up
Stats: Reading Goal: 53/150 Dymocks: 8/8 Entrée: 8/8 Main: Dessert: Stella Prize Summer Reading Challenge: 13/16 The Nerd Daily: 32/52 KT Book Bingo: 17/25 QBD: 16/24 #AussieYAChallenge: 2/15 Book Fair Australia: 3/6 Australian: 50 Australian Men: 16 Australian Women: 33 Indigenous: 2 LGTBQIA: 2 Non-Australian: 3 Men: Women: 3 Total Men:… Continue reading February 2024 Reading Round Up
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
