Title: The Peach King Author: Inga Simpson, illustrated by Tannya Harricks Genre: Fable Publisher: Hachette/Lothian Children’s Books Published: 30th September 2025 Format: Hardback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A contemporary fable about the resilience of nature from Inga Simpson, one of Australia’s leading nature writers, with paintings by acclaimed illustrator Tannya Harricks. When Little Peach… Continue reading The Peach King by Inga Simpson, illustrated by Tannya Harricks
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Into the Wild by Hayley Lawrence
Title: Into the Wild Author: Hayley Lawrence Genre: Adventure, thriller Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: There are places in the world so remote, that if you get lost, you may never be found. Olive, Ted, Knox, Birdie and Silas enter a challenge to survive in the… Continue reading Into the Wild by Hayley Lawrence
The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger by David Webby
Title: The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger Author: David Webby Genre: Adventure Publisher: Tree of Life Creations Published: 27th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: The Tasmanian Tiger is thought to be extinct, but the Great Mother disagrees. She asks two native bush mice, Harry and Larry, to find the remaining Tasmanian… Continue reading The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger by David Webby
Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell and Emma Long
Title: Searching for Treasure Author: Johanna Bell and Emma Long Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 4th February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 26 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A lush, joyful picture book celebrating the wonders of a walk on the beach and the treasures to be found on the high tide line, with a gloriously… Continue reading Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell and Emma Long
2024 Dymocks Reading Challenge Completed for real this time
Well, when it came to the end of October, we all thought the Dymocks Reading Challenge was ending with Dessert. It was a satisfying ending too, and yet, when the Christmas Leftovers prompts that allowed me to add a few more in, albeit one that I had months ago in a pinch as I was… Continue reading 2024 Dymocks Reading Challenge Completed for real this time
July 2024 Reading Round Up
I didn’t get around to reading as many books in July, but still managed to read sixteen, and have reviewed most of them – some reviews to come in later months. I also completed the mains prompts for the Dymocks Reading Challenge, and am getting lose to finishing my other reading challenges as well. I… Continue reading July 2024 Reading Round Up
Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Hykie Breeze
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
Finding Bear by Hannah Gold
Title: Finding Bear Author: Hannah Gold Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 31st January 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 352 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: The unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+A TOP 5 BESTSELLER IN CHILDREN’S HARDBACK FICTIONApril Wood has returned home… Continue reading Finding Bear by Hannah Gold
Voice of the Sea by John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong
Title: Voice of the Sea Author: John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong Genre: Fiction Publisher: Puffin Published: 6th February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: From Australia's beloved icon, singer-songwriter, JOHN WILLIAMSON, who brought us the bestselling Old Man Emu and Christmas in Australia, comes a new national anthem of the sea, now a… Continue reading Voice of the Sea by John Williamson, illustrated by Andrea Innocent and Jonathon Chong
Song of the White Ibis by Phillip Gwynne and Liz Anelli
Title: Song of the White Ibis Author: Phillip Gwynne and Liz Anelli Genre: Fiction Publisher: Penguin/Puffin Published: 15th June 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: $24.99 Price: 32 Synopsis: A beautiful and powerful story for 5+ to challenge the way we view one of our most infamous birds, and ourselves. Call me Bin ChickenCall me Tip TurkeyCall… Continue reading Song of the White Ibis by Phillip Gwynne and Liz Anelli
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