Title: My Cousins, My World Author: Sharara Attai and Michelle Pereira Genre: Fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A lyrical, vibrant picture book celebrating the rich and unbreakable bonds we share with our cousins. I have more cousins than I can count on my fingers and toes.Quiet… Continue reading My Cousins, My World by Sharara Attai and Michelle Pereira
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Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady
Title: Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track Author: Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 29th April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Featuring art and photographs from Nambucca Heads in the beautiful Gumbaynggirr Country, this stunning picture book tells stories of Gumbaynggirr… Continue reading Yildaan: Our Dreaming Track by Uncle Bud Marshall and Yandaarra, illustrated by Hannah Smith and Elaine Carmady
Poppy’s Monster by Shelly Higgs and Francesca Costa
Title: Poppy’s Monster Author: Shelly Higgs, illustrated by Francesca Costa Genre: Fiction Publisher: Starfish Bay Published: 5th February 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 40 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Poppy’s anxiety monster is making her miserable until one day she realises her monster might just be frightened too. Poppy’s very brave, but often she gets scared and needs… Continue reading Poppy’s Monster by Shelly Higgs and Francesca Costa
Books for ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is coming up next Friday, and it marks two significant anniversaries: 110 years since the landing at Gallipoli of the first ANZACS, and 80 years since the end of World War Two, as well as commemorating all who have served Australia in war. The following list of books are about the ANZACS and… Continue reading Books for ANZAC Day
Me and You by Ellie Royce
Title: Me and You Author: Ellie Royce Genre: Fiction Publisher: Ford Street Publishing Published: 1st March 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $27.95 Synopsis: Come and join in on a day of joyful discovery, where treasured memories are made, connection is celebrated, and sharing love is as simple as holding hands. A gently humorous book… Continue reading Me and You by Ellie Royce
March 2025 Reading Round Up
In March I read thirty-two books between reviewing and other reading, to keep on top of things as much as I could. I have been trying not to fall behind on anything, and I managed to review for my blog and a few other places. I still have some books to read and review, but… Continue reading March 2025 Reading Round Up
Clutterbugs by Maura Pierlot, illustrated by Maya Bora
Title: Clutterbugs Author: Maura Pierlot, illustrated by Maya Bora Genre: Fiction Publisher: Big Ideas Press Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $26.99 Synopsis: Join the quirky clutterbugs on a zany adventure that inspires responsibility, environmental awareness and creativity, while exploring the true meaning of friendship and gift-giving. When Steff can’t find Jay’… Continue reading Clutterbugs by Maura Pierlot, illustrated by Maya Bora
Volcano by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
Title: Volcano Author: Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 28 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: Explore the fascinating world of an underwater volcano with award-winning picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft. Deep in the ocean, far beyond the reach of even the… Continue reading Volcano by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
The Colt from Old Regret by Dianne Wolfer, illustrated by Erica Wagner
Title: The Colt from Old Regret Author: Dianne Wolfer, illustrated by Erica Wagner Genre: Poetry Publisher: NLA Publishing Published: 1st April 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 48 Price: $29.99 Synopsis: Tossing his mane, the Colt from old Regret tears through the scrub. Stones clatter and crimson rosellas shriek as he canters higher. You may have heard… Continue reading The Colt from Old Regret by Dianne Wolfer, illustrated by Erica Wagner
Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History
Title: Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History Author: Melissa-Jane Fogarty, illustrated by Dylan Finney Genre: History Publisher: Lothian Published: 26th March 2025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A fascinating and inclusive history of one of Australia's greatest landmarks, the Sydney Opera House, and the land on which it is built.This is the story… Continue reading Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History
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