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Mega Rich Guinea Pigs by Kate and Jol Temple

Title: Mega Rich Guinea Pigs Author: Kate and Jol Temple Genre: Humour Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 26th August 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 240 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: A hilarious new illustrated series for kids aged 8+ featuring a group of extremely cashed up guinea pigs and a capybara, from the bestselling authors of Frog Squad! The world's… Continue reading Mega Rich Guinea Pigs by Kate and Jol Temple

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February 2025 Reading Round up

I managed to read 26 books in February across reviewing, blog tours and other reading – and I am hoping to get through just as much in March, as I have a lot of books to get through over the next few weeks, and there are always more coming. I have been mixing genres and… Continue reading February 2025 Reading Round up

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Bin Chicken Goes for Gold by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

Title: Bin Chicken Goes for Gold Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Genre: Humour Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: With a wobbly dive and a gangly leap, here comes Bin Chicken in a feathery heap! ‘Shoo!’ say the kids as she flaps on… Continue reading Bin Chicken Goes for Gold by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh

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Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation by Ashleigh Barton

Title: Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation Author: Ashleigh Barton Genre: Fantasy Publisher: UQP Published: 3rd October 2023 Format: Paperback Pages:300 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: You'll never believe where SOLOMON MACARONI is heading... The world’s friendliest vegetarian vampire and his six mischievous cousins are going to Paris with Uncle Dracula. They can’t wait for the fine… Continue reading Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation by Ashleigh Barton

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18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart

Title: 18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack Author: Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperCollins Australia Published: 30th October 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! Noah, Jordie and… Continue reading 18,000 Holes in the Universe: Snack Attack by Adam Wallace, Lisa Foley, and illustrated by James Hart

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Stupid Carrots by David Campbell, illustrated by Daron Parton

Title: Stupid Carrots Author: David Campbell, illustrated by Daron Parton Genre: Picture Book, fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: October 2020 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: First children’s book by well-known TV presenter and performing artist, David Campbell! Betty Bunny is HANGRY! But she really, really doesn’t want to eat carrots! A very funny… Continue reading Stupid Carrots by David Campbell, illustrated by Daron Parton

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The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Provence by Katrina Nannestad

Title: The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Provence Author: Katrina Nannestad Genre: Fiction Publisher: HarperCollins Published: 22nd October 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: 'FANS OF ... JACQUELINE HARVEY WILL LOVE THIS BOOK' - Kids' Book Review on The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome When Freja and Tobias arrive in Claviers,… Continue reading The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Provence by Katrina Nannestad