Title: How to Draw a Dragon Author: Kate Talbot Genre: Educational/Activity Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: A very funny and inventive celebration of the art of compromise! Everybody knows what a dragon looks like.Don't they?Dragons have wings.Dragons breathe fire.Maybe dragons wear roller-skates? And shoot marshmallows… Continue reading How to Draw a Dragon by Kate Talbot
Tag: Picture Books
Ethel the Penguin by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
Title: Ethel the Penguin Author: Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An irresistibly fun story about the joy of having a wild and reckless friend from the beloved and bestselling author of The Terrible Plop. Ethel the Penguin's in… Continue reading Ethel the Penguin by Ursula Dubosarsky, illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
Blog Tour: Happy Millionth Birthday by R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo
Title: Happy Millionth Birthday Author: R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo Genre: Humour Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Jack Wolf wants what EVERY child wants! More birthdays and even MORE presents! Find out what happens when Jack's wish comes true, and he celebrates a birthday every… Continue reading Blog Tour: Happy Millionth Birthday by R.W.R McDonald, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo
Maisy and Daisy Move House by Michelle de Robillard, illustrated by Amanda Letcher
Title: Maisy and Daisy Move House Author: Michelle de Robillard, illustrated by Amanda Letcher Genre: Fiction Publisher: Berry Bee Publishing Published: 17th April 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 36 Price: $25.95 Synopsis: Maisy and Daisy Move House is a delightful picture book that explores the universal experience of moving house for a young girl, Maisy, who… Continue reading Maisy and Daisy Move House by Michelle de Robillard, illustrated by Amanda Letcher
When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom
Title: When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree Author: Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom Genre: Christmas Publisher: Walker Books Published: 4th September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: From the creators of An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree, Jackie Hosking’s lyrical rhymes and Nathaniel Eckstrom’s charming illustrations are the perfect match to get… Continue reading When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree by Jackie Hoskings, illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom
August 2024 Reading Round Up
We’re over halfway through the year now, and I have met my overall reading goal, but still have a few challenge prompts to tick off across the board. I have books planned for these prompts and will hopefully get to them all by the end of the year. My reading has gone down a bit… Continue reading August 2024 Reading Round Up
The Grown-ups Guide to Picture Books by Dr Lara Cain Gray, illustrated by Timothy Ide and Lorena Carrington
Title: The Grown-ups Guide to Picture Books Author: Dr Lara Cain Gray, illustrated by Timothy Ide and Lorena Carrington Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Midnight Sun Publishing Published: 1st September 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 64 Price: $34.99 Synopsis: A picture book is a book with pictures, but it’s so much more than that! This A-to-Z guide helps… Continue reading The Grown-ups Guide to Picture Books by Dr Lara Cain Gray, illustrated by Timothy Ide and Lorena Carrington
CBCA Book of the Year 2024
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
Blog Tour: Allen the Alien by Stephanie Ward, illustrated by Aleck Morton
An alien surrounded by kids on a hill under the full moon. Title: Blog Tour: Allen the Alien Author: Stephanie Ward, illustrated by Aleck Morton Genre: Humour Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 19th June 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Allen and his pet Byte are Earth’s newest Visitors. The Earthlings seem very friendly… Continue reading Blog Tour: Allen the Alien by Stephanie Ward, illustrated by Aleck Morton
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
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