Title: The Night Tiger Author: Sherryl Clark and Hannah Sommerville Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A beautiful, evocative picture book about the sense of wonder that comes with conquering a fear of the dark. Perfect bedtime reading for little children with big imaginations… Continue reading The Night Tiger by Sherryl Clark and Hannah Sommerville
Tag: picture book
The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat by Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell
Title: The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat Author: Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd March 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: All the farmer's clothes have gone off the line! Who has taken them? From the brilliant team that created family favourite and bestseller The… Continue reading The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat by Tim Saunders, illustrated by Carla Martell
The Counting Sheep by Natashia Curtin
Title: The Counting Sheep Author: Natashia Curtin Genre: Humour Publisher: Wombat Books Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Pages: Price: $24.99 Synopsis: There once were four friends who loved playing music together. But every time they began to play, something strange happened ... What if every time your band played music everyone fell fast asleep? This… Continue reading The Counting Sheep by Natashia Curtin
ANZAC Biscuits (Special Edition) by Phil Cummings, illustrated by Owen Swan
Title: ANZAC Biscuits (Special Edition) Author: Phil Cummings, illustrated by Owen Swan Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Rachel's in the kitchen, warm and safe. Her father's in the trenches, cold and afraid ... When Rachel makes biscuits for her father, she adds the… Continue reading ANZAC Biscuits (Special Edition) by Phil Cummings, illustrated by Owen Swan
CBCA 2026 Book of the Year Awards Notables
The CBCA Notables for 2026 have been announced! This list has been chosen from 736 entries. There were 223 picture book entries, 181 Younger Reader entries, 144 Early Childhood entries, 77 Eve Pownall entries, 73 Older Reader entries and 38 New Illustrator entries. Wow! Good luck to everyone, I think its going to be hard… Continue reading CBCA 2026 Book of the Year Awards Notables
Kupe and and the Great Octopus of Muturangi by Mat Tait
Title: Kupe and and the Great Octopus of Muturangi Author: Mat Tait Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 24th March 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Kupe's voyage to Aotearoa, told and illustrated by award-winning author Mat Tait. Kupe's voyage to Aotearoa!Kupe found that a huge, fearsome wheke (octopus) was taking all… Continue reading Kupe and and the Great Octopus of Muturangi by Mat Tait
Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog by Lucinda Gifford
Title: Valerie: Australia's Bravest Sausage Dog Author: Lucinda Gifford Genre: Creative Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 10th February 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the amazing true story of the tiny dog who captured the heart of a nation. Join Valerie on her unforgettable journey and discover just how far… Continue reading Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog by Lucinda Gifford
January 2026 Reading Round-Up
This year, I am working on balancing my review books with my other reading, so I can get through some of the books I have been wanting to read for a while. In January, I managed to read all my review books for the beginning of 2026, and some reviews are still coming, and there… Continue reading January 2026 Reading Round-Up
Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgleish, illustrated by Amandine Thomas
Title: Saving Shark Pup Author: Sharon Dalgleish, illustrated by Amandine Thomas Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: The true story of a great white shark pup who washed up on the beach and was rescued by the local community. When a great white shark… Continue reading Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgleish, illustrated by Amandine Thomas
Pink Easter by Tanya Hennessy, illustrated by Sophie Kent
Title: Pink Easter Author: Tanya Hennessy, illustrated by Sophie Kent Genre: Humour Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 3rd February 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: This year Easter is going to have a major glow-up! A joyous celebration of Easter, and the power of community and cooperation, from bestselling children's author… Continue reading Pink Easter by Tanya Hennessy, illustrated by Sophie Kent
The Book Muse 