Oceans at Night
Reviewed on‘The sun is setting. It’s been a busy day. Let’s settle in for the night. It’s time for bed. But before you go to sleep, let’s get ready to dive …
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Little Llama’s Big Question
Reviewed onDid you know that a baby oyster is called a spat? A baby spider a spiderling? A baby owl an owlet? A baby porcupine a porcupette? Baby echidnas and platypuses …
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Thank You
Reviewed onJosh Langley returns with another gem from his toolbox of life skill essentials for kids with Thank You, a vibrant, quirky how-to of gratitude. Thank You gently guides young readers …
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Right Way Down and other poems
Reviewed onIt is something of a job perk to sign up for a book review only to find oneself thinking about one’s own writing and creativity. But then, Right Way Down …
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Always Never Always
Reviewed onEverything about Always Never Always, the latest collaboration between author Meg McKinlay and illustrator Leila Rudge, is delightful. From the young bicycle-riding protagonist setting out to ‘follow secret tracks’ accompanied …
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One Wrong Turn
Reviewed onChenée Marrapodi’s debut novel, One Wrong Turn introduces readers to Amelia and Valentina who both dream of being chosen as the lead in an upcoming production of Cinderella. Amelia has …
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This Book is a Time Machine
Reviewed onThis Book is a Time Machine is a delightfully imaginative children’s book that introduces the concept of time in an engaging, quirky, and accessible manner. One of the standout features …
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Mavey & Beth’s Double Act: Where’s My Whistle?
Reviewed onMavey & Beth’s Double Act: Where’s My Whistle? is the first of a delightful new junior fiction chapter book series for early readers written by WA author Kristy Nita Brown …
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Crocs Stole My Socks
Reviewed onCrocs Stole My Socks is a delightful and engaging children’s book that tackles a common struggle for parents and caregivers – convincing children to wear socks. Kylie Howarth crafts a …
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Bush Mob Counting
Reviewed onReaders of the ‘Tales from the Bush Mob’ books will recognise Helen Milroy’s colourful patterns and bright illustrations featuring the animal characters from the series. Dingo greets us at the …
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