I read fifteen books in May and completed the Autumn part of the Dymocks Reading Challenge. Most books were by Australian authors across a range of genres and audiences, like always. However, I didn’t get through as many books as I hoped this past month due to circumstances beyond my control so I am hoping… Continue reading May 2023 Reading Round Up
Tag: Picture Books
DANZ Children’s Book Award
DANZ Children’s Book Award As the DANZ website (Diversity in Australia and New Zealand) says, diversity is more than just a label - and in 2024, a new children’s book award enters its inaugural year, and to being with, this will be a biennial award. Autistic author, Kate Foster has created this award to promote… Continue reading DANZ Children’s Book Award
Tap, Tap, Tap. Dance, Dance, Dance.
Title: Tap, Tap, Tap. Dance, Dance, Dance. Author: Hervé Tullet Genre: Children’s Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 64 Price: $27.99 Synopsis: A joyful dance where your hand is the star and the book your stage, from the creator of the international bestsellers, Press Here and Mix It Up! Ready? Place your hand… Continue reading Tap, Tap, Tap. Dance, Dance, Dance.
Shadow Catchers by Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair
Title: Shadow Catchers Author: Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 2nd May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A delightful picture book that celebrates the joy of young children trying to catch their shadows - from the creators of CBCA Honour Book When Billy was a Dog and Puddle Hunters.… Continue reading Shadow Catchers by Kirsty Murray and Karen Blair
March 2023 Round Up
In March I read nineteen books, and all but two were Australian. I reviewed nearly all of them, and the reviews will all be up soon – at least one has to be written still, and I have started on my May reading. I have tried to read broadly across genres and authors, but my… Continue reading March 2023 Round Up
Two more book bingo rows completed.
Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.
Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde
Title: Little Matilda Goes to Hospital Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde Genre: Fiction Publisher: Martin Cavendish Published: 31st October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Little Matilda is not feeling well. But she is worried about going to hospital for the first time. Will she be able to overcome her fears… Continue reading Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde
Grace and Mr Mulligan by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger
Title: Grace and Mr Mulligan Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger Genre: Fiction Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Children Published: 1st January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A sensitive and endearing story about a little girl who helps her best friend overcome his sadness after losing his beloved pet. Grace lives next door… Continue reading Grace and Mr Mulligan by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger
February 2023 Reading Round Up
I read 20 books in February, mostly Australian books, with two English authors. One of these, The Secret Garden, was a buddy read with my Facebook blogging community, which was a lot of fun and we discussed the characters and themes of the book, which was written in 11911, and captures the attitudes of a… Continue reading February 2023 Reading Round Up
Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin
Title: Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice Author: Venita DiMos Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 8th March 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: First title in a new series, with endearing and charming characters, Mini and Milo model emotional intelligence in stories filled with humour and heart.This series follows the adventures of… Continue reading Mini and Milo: The Teeny-Tiny Voice by Venita DiMos and Natashia Curtin
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