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May 2025 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

During May, I almost got caught up on my review reading, mostly completed all my reading for something else, and overall, I read 28 books. All these books were by Australian authors, which is a huge focus on my blog at the moment. That’s not to say there aren’t great books by authors not from… Continue reading May 2025 Reading Round Up

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The Last Egg by Sofie Laguna, Jess Racklyeft

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Title: The Last Egg Author: Sofie Laguna, Jess Racklyeft Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd June 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: When Mother Bird and Father Bird discover a large blue egg in their nest, they treat it as their own. A beautiful story about love and kindness and loyalty… Continue reading The Last Egg by Sofie Laguna, Jess Racklyeft

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Volcano by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

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Title: Volcano Author: Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 28 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Explore the fascinating world of an underwater volcano with award-winning picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. Deep in the ocean, far beyond the reach of even the… Continue reading Volcano by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

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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

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Whisper on the Wind by Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft

Ashleigh

Title: Whisper on the Wind Author: Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A stunning picture book about separation, connection and reunion from the team behind the glorious Iceberg, renowned picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. This is the windthat… Continue reading Whisper on the Wind by Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft