Title: Miss Understood Author: Kathryn Apel and Beau Wylie (Illustrator) Genre: Fiction Publisher: Scholastic Australia Published: 1st May 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $17.99 Synopsis: I'm the wolf, Miss Understood. You think I'm bad, but I am good. Those Little Pigs told you a porker made it sound like I'm a stalker! Is the… Continue reading Miss Understood by Kathryn Apel and Beau Wylie (Illustrator)
Tag: Picture Books
July 2022 Round-Up
In July 2022, I read 23 books, attended one book launch at Gleebooks, and maintained my goals to read as many Australian authors as possible, and keep on top of my review books. It’s meant I’ve been able to read other things in between the review books, and have managed to finish everything I have… Continue reading July 2022 Round-Up
My EXTRA-ordinary Mum by Dani Vee
Title: My EXTRA-ordinary Mum Author: Dani Vee Genre: Fiction Publisher: Larrikin House Published: 1st August 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.00 Synopsis: My mum's a little quirky, free-spirited and bold. She dances to the beat of her own drum. A fun-filled adventure and celebration of an extraordinary mum and her daughter who find magic… Continue reading My EXTRA-ordinary Mum by Dani Vee
June 2022 Round up
In June, I read 29 books, most of them books by Australians, and most by women writers. Many were also children’s, middle grade, and young adult books. I have been keeping on top of all my review books so far this year, and that has meant lots of reading ahead and scheduling, but it also… Continue reading June 2022 Round up
Jack’s Jumper by Sara Acton
Title: Jack’s Jumper Author: Sara Acton Genre: Fiction Publisher: Walker Books Published: 6th July 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $25.99 Synopsis: A sweet story about the bond between brothers and the sentimental value of sharing with your siblings. Jack’s jumper is special because it can be many things – a den, a hat, a… Continue reading Jack’s Jumper by Sara Acton
Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up
It took me six months to complete this challenge – I found nearly all of the categories easy to fill. The only one I had to search for on lists was the BookTok one, as I found many of the ones on the list were not always what I wanted to read, a genre I… Continue reading Dymocks 2022 Reading Challenge Wrap Up
Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers
Title: Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys Author: Tjanpi Desert Weavers Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Fresh, funny and highly original, Tangki Tjuta – Donkeys is an endearing dual language story about how donkeys came to be a rich part of life for one Aboriginal community. Told in Pitjantjatjara and English.… Continue reading Tangki Tjuta/Donkeys by Tjanpi Desert Weavers
Floof by Heidi McKinnon
Title: Floof Author: Heidi McKinnon Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Albert Street Books Published: 5th July 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: An irresistible new picture book from the bestselling and internationally acclaimed creator of I Just Ate My Friend and There's No Such Thing. This is Floof.Floof is floofy.Floof is VERY floofy.Floof is the FLOOFIEST!Floof… Continue reading Floof by Heidi McKinnon
Blog Tour: Imagine Our Special Place by Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Sandunika Dissanayake
Title: Imagine Our Special Place Author: Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Sandunika Dissanayake Genre: Fiction Publisher: InHouse Publishing Published: July 2022 Format: Paperback Pages: 24 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Imagine Our Special Place is a lovely story about two sisters who go for adventures in the clouds. They get to eat raindrop shaped cookies and sip from… Continue reading Blog Tour: Imagine Our Special Place by Kelly Louise Jarris, illustrated by Sandunika Dissanayake
Votes for Women! The Story of Nellie, Rose, and Mary by Mark Wilson
Title: Votes for Women! The Story of Nellie, Rose, and Mary. Author: Mark Wilson Genre: History Publisher: Lothian/Hachette Australia Published: 29th June 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: From award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson, a stirring story of the women who first won the right to vote in Australia - inspired by… Continue reading Votes for Women! The Story of Nellie, Rose, and Mary by Mark Wilson
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