Title: mulaka makalina: Hunting Stingray Author: Dave mangenner Gough, illustrated by Samantha Campbell Genre: Fiction Publisher: AITSIS publishing/Aboriginal Studies Press Published: 5th November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.95 Synopsis: The story of nupiri and riyawina and their epic encounter with a rogue stingray. From the creators of luwa tara luwa waypa. riyawina’s grandmother… Continue reading mulaka makalina: Hunting Stingray by Dave mangenner Gough, illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Tag: Picture Books
October 2026 Reading Round Up
Even with a few ups and downs this month, I managed to read 24 books. Not all were reviewed, but most were and I had a lot of Australian books read this month. I review a few, whilst some were ones I chose to read and not review. One was a review book but I… Continue reading October 2026 Reading Round Up
Splish, Splash, Splosh by Renae Hayward, illustrated by Briony Stewart
Title: Splish, Splash, Splosh Author: Renae Hayward, illustrated by Briony Stewart Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 3rd November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A paddling pool, a hose, a bucket or a puddle - there is nothing as much fun as making a splash! This gorgeous book is a joyful… Continue reading Splish, Splash, Splosh by Renae Hayward, illustrated by Briony Stewart
Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran
Title: Paddle Steamer Pearl Author: Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 36 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: All aboard the PS Alpha! Travel by paddle steamer along the Darling River with Pearl Collins, who would go on to become the first female river boat… Continue reading Paddle Steamer Pearl by Neridah McMullin, illustrated by Jessica Corkran
Swimming with Aunty Isobel by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow
Title: Swimming with Aunty Isobel Author: Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow Genre: Contemporary Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st November 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: When I grow up I want to be a marine biologist, just like my Aunty Isobel. The ocean can be a place of wonder, with coral rainbows… Continue reading Swimming with Aunty Isobel by Cassy Polimeni, illustrated by Evie Barrow
All The Ways I See by Nas Campanella and Eliza Hull, illustrated by Sophie Beer
Title: All The Ways I See Author: Nas Campanella and Eliza Hull, illustrated by Sophie Beer Genre: Contemporary Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 13th October 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Vividly evoking a blind child's joyful experience of a day at the beach, this highly accessible picture book comes from a stellar… Continue reading All The Ways I See by Nas Campanella and Eliza Hull, illustrated by Sophie Beer
The Bestest Brown by Briony Stewart
Title: The Bestest Brown Author: Briony Stewart Genre: Fiction Publisher: Hachette Australia/Lothian Published: 22nd September 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A joyful and cheeky rhyming book that mixes toilet humour with colour theory, from award-winning creator Briony Stewart. Art smock, paper, paint brush - Go! I'm a colour-mixer pro. Today I'll make… Continue reading The Bestest Brown by Briony Stewart
Meb Ata: Grandfather Moon by Merwez Whaleboat, illustrated by Sharon Phineasa
Title: Meb Ata: Grandfather Moon Author: Merwez Whaleboat, illustrated by Sharon Phineasa Genre: Fiction Publisher: AIATSIS Published: 10th October 2026 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $27.95 Synopsis: ‘Meb Ata lives in the night sky and his light makes the sea glitter. Meb Ata watches over our people in the Torres Strait, our totems the Wanpun,… Continue reading Meb Ata: Grandfather Moon by Merwez Whaleboat, illustrated by Sharon Phineasa
Joey Gets His Wings by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn
Title: Joey Gets His Wings Author: Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn Genre: History Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Published: 7th September 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Inspired by the real stories of Australian soldiers who carried small mascots from home to bring comfort during the First World War. Beneath the vast blue… Continue reading Joey Gets His Wings by Catherine Bauer, illustrated by Jennifer Horn
August 2026 Reading Round Up
I didn’t read as much as I had hoped in August, but I am still on track to read as diversely as possible. I almost completed a few challenges, and in The Nerd Daily and Disney only have one book in each respectively. I also have one book left in a book bingo, and I… Continue reading August 2026 Reading Round Up
