I don’t read a lot of co-authored books. Not by design, though. It’s more that there aren’t that many that cross my path, though I have been noticing it more in some genres, and it is always interesting to see how it is tackled in different genres, and most of the ones I read this… Continue reading Co-Authored Books 2022
Tag: Picture Books
November 2022 Reading Round-Up
During November I read 19 books – slightly down, because I was busy with some work for the ABC and at the retail kiosk I work at, and I only wrote a handful of reviews – I wasn’t able to review all of them, but I did get something out of the ones I didn’t… Continue reading November 2022 Reading Round-Up
Blog Tour: The Christmas Door by Penny Macoun
Title: The Christmas Door Author: Penny Macoun Genre: Fantasy Publisher: self-published Published: 4th October 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 40 Price: $29.95 Synopsis: What lies beyond an old oak door? Why is it in the floor? The Christmas Door is a poem about the magic of Christmas. A little girl finds a door in the floor… Continue reading Blog Tour: The Christmas Door by Penny Macoun
October 2022 Round Up
In October, I read about nineteen books, and some I didn’t review, others I did. I have been busy with a few other things so didn’t read as many as I had hoped, but I am getting through my review books, however, as I’ve been busy with a few other things. Any reviews for review… Continue reading October 2022 Round Up
Well Done, Mummy Penguin by Chris Haughton
Title: Well Done, Mummy Penguin Author: Chris Haughton Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 3rd November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $27.99 Synopsis: From Chris Haughton comes a funny, suspenseful celebration of mothers set against an atmospheric Antarctic backdrop. Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her family. She has to… Continue reading Well Done, Mummy Penguin by Chris Haughton
A is for Bee: An Alphabet Book in Translation by Ellen Heck
Title: A is for Bee: An Alphabet Book in Translation Author: Ellen Heck Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Pushkin Children’s Books Published: 1st November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: "A beautifully illustrated multilingual alphabet book, to teach children about the amazing diversity of languages.What letter does the word bee start with?If you said ""B"" you're right… Continue reading A is for Bee: An Alphabet Book in Translation by Ellen Heck
Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! by George Mendoza, illustrated by Doris Susan Smith
Title: Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! Author: George Mendoza Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A charming and popular children's classic about an industrious architect mouse, brought to life for a new generation. Welcome to the enchanting world of Henrietta, architect mouse. Her… Continue reading Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! by George Mendoza, illustrated by Doris Susan Smith
Cat Family Christmas: A Lift the Flap Advent Book by Lucy Brownridge, illustrated by Eunyoung Seo
Title: Cat Family Christmas: A Lift the Flap Advent Book Author: Lucy Brownridge, illustrated by Eunyoung Seo Genre: Christmas Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Published: 1st November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Count down to Christmas with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap advent book with more than 140 doors to open,… Continue reading Cat Family Christmas: A Lift the Flap Advent Book by Lucy Brownridge, illustrated by Eunyoung Seo
Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop by David Litchfield
Title: Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop Author: David Litchfield Genre: Fiction Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Published: 1st November 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: This charming tale tells the story of little Nicky Claus, who wanted to make every child happy, if only just for one day.Nicky Claus works with… Continue reading Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop by David Litchfield
Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh
Title: Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey Author: Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh Genre: Fiction. Christmas Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 24 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: Bah humbug! The city is buzzing, shoppers run this way and that, there’s carols and lights and a Santa Claus hat! But… Continue reading Bin Chicken and the Christmas Turkey by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh
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