All posts tagged "Children’s book"
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281Books & LiteratureBook Review: To and Fro, by Anton Clifford-Motopi
CHILDREN'S BOOK: Sam tries to understand what it means to be black in this funny Australian story about identity, family and friendship.
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1.0KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Alice-Miranda and the Christmas Mystery, by Jaqueline Harvey
JUNIOR FICTION: Christmas is almost here, and Alice-Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it’s not all gingerbread, parties and present shopping. There are mysteries to be solved!
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2.6KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: What You Need to Be Warm, by Neil Gaiman
CHILDREN'S BOOK: What You Need to Be Warm is an exploration of displacement and flight from conflict through the objects and memories that represent warmth. It is about our right to feel safe, whoever we are and wherever we are from. It is about holding out a hand to welcome those who find themselves far from home.
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632Books & LiteratureBook Review: Bush Mob Counting, by Helen Milroy
PICTURE BOOK: Bush Mob Counting is a fun and colourful way for young children to learn how to count to 10. Milroy’s famous animal characters are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureAdelaide author and illustrator duo honoured in the CBCA 2023 Book of the Year Awards
Bev and Kev tells the story of a giraffe and a small bird who make an unlikely pair of friends, exploring belonging, self-love, and the value of friendship.
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498LatestBook Review: Penny Draws a Best Friend, by Sara Shepard
Feature image credit: Text Publishing American author Sara Shepard is best known for her two series Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game (which have both been turned into television series) as well as eight adult fiction novels. Shepard has now moved into writing middle-grade fiction with her Penny Draws series, of which Penny Draws […]
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1.0KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Willa and Woof 4: Wedding Rescue, by Jacqueline Harvey
MIDDLE GRADE: Summer has arrived and Willa’s excited – it’s time for Aunty Jane’s wedding! But December means it’s bushfire season too and Willa’s town is in danger.
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705Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat, by Kate Temple
MIDDLE-GRADE: This is the dangerous story of Trilby Moffat, who took on one of the most treacherous jobs of all time. Well . . . outside of time, to be precise. For fans of Nevermoor and Lemony Snicket.
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1.0KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Prometheus High: The Books of The Dead, by Stuart Wilson
MIDDLE GRADE: All aboard the airship Atet and full steam towards the ancient pyramids of Giza in the second hugely inventive, action-packed, fun and quirky – and occasionally dark – adventure in the Prometheus High series!
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784Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Amazing Maurice, by Sir Terry Pratchett
MIDDLE-GRADE: Rats! They're everywhere: in the breadbins, dancing across tabletops, stealing pies from under the cooks' noses. So, what does every town need? A good piper to lure them away. That's where Maurice comes in! A streetwise tomcat with the perfect money-making scam.
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634Books & LiteratureBook Review: Willa and Woof: Birthday Business, by Jacqueline Harvey
CHILDREN'S BOOK: Willa’s best old-age-friend Frank hates birthdays, but that’s not going to stop her from throwing him the greatest surprise party ever!
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932Books & LiteratureBook Review: Thank You Rain! by Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr
PICTURE BOOK: Another simple, universal story from Sally Morgan and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr, this time, a beautifully illustrated celebration of rain.
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: I’m a Dirty Dinosaur Hide and Seek, by Janeen Brian & Ann James
ACTIVITY BOOK: Everyone’s favourite muddy little dinosaur is back. Pre-schoolers will love to play hide and seek and look for Dirty Dinosaur and friends in this bright, fun lift-the-flap board book.
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794Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Mad Cappers’ Tea Party, by Marnie Stocks, illustrated by Sally Heinrich
PICTURE BOOK: The Mad Cappers’ Tea Party is a fun-filled story of two children who help their adult friend come to terms with the unusual and awkward problem of losing her hair.
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802Books & LiteratureBook Review: Prometheus High: How To Make A Monster, by Stuart Wilson
MIDDLE GRADE: A hugely inventive, action-packed, fun and quirky – and occasionally dark – adventure for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant, Nevermoor or Frankenstein.
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782Books & LiteratureBook review: Cat Dog, by Mem Fox & Mark Teague
PICTURE BOOK: Join an unlikely animal trio for some irresistibly funny antics in this read-aloud gem from bestselling, award-winning and much-loved author Mem Fox and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague.
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12.6KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.: Sister Act, by Jen Carney
MIDDLE GRADE: The third hilarious diary of Billie Upton Green by superstar author-illustrator Jen Carney.
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566Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Sweetest Egg of All, by Helen Milroy
PICTURE BOOK: The Sweetest Egg of All follows Gecko, Thorny Devil and Scrubby Python, who admire Bungarra and want to find a special birthday present for their friend.
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777Books & LiteratureBook Review: Let’s Build a Backyard, by Mike Lucas, illustrated by Daron Parton
PICTURE BOOK: Imagine designing and building your very own backyard! Written by real-life engineer and CBCA-Notable author Mike Lucas, and illustrated by NZ favourite, Daron Parton.
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1.1KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Frankie Best Hates Quests, by Chris Smith
MIDDLE-GRADE: ONWARD and Cressida Cowell meets The Wizard in my Shed in an accessible Pixar-like fantasy for 8-12 readers by bestselling author Chris Smith.
