All posts tagged "picture book"
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834Books & LiteratureBook Review: Bush Tracks & What’s That There? by Ros Moriarty
Two essential new picture books by Ros Moriarty, with illustrations by Balarinji, using striking Indigenous artwork and lush, descriptive language to draw children’s attention to the world around them.
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596Books & LiteratureBook Review: Superhero Mum, by Timothy Knapman
An empowering children's book that highlights all the special things that mothers do and shows young girls that they are capable of many things just by being everyday people.
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322Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Knight Who Sad “No!” by Lucy Rowland
A tale told in rhyme of a child who was always compliant and subdued who woke up one morning feeling prickly and confused. He tries to get along with his life but by saying, “No” instead of, “Yes” all the time.
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558Books & LiteratureBook Review: Sandcastle, by Philip Bunting
A pretty picturebook for ages 4-9 that highlights the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandson as they spend time together building not one, but two sandcastles that are “magnificent.”
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616Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Walkabout Orchestra, by Chloe Perarnau
The orchestra is scattered all over the world on holidays! The Maestro and his assistant, a yellow bird, must take clues from the musician’s post cards in order to find them in the picture puzzles in time for the concert.
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841Books & LiteratureBook Review: Atlas of Dinosaur Adventures, by Emily Hawkins, illustrated by Lucy Letherland
A large format picture book exploring the ancient lives of dinosaurs and where they roamed on the Earth, broken down into modern-day continents for ease of understanding.
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555Books & LiteratureBook Review: Fox & Wombat: The Whole Story, by Terry Denton
Three comedic short adventures for boys 8-13 years oId, particularly good for reluctant readers and those with a taste for comic or cartoon-styled illustrations.
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427Books & LiteratureBook Review: I Love a Book, by Joe Rhatigan
Open this book and find a cow in a tree, a gum-chewing shark, singing frogs, an alien bookcase, a dinosaur wearing shoes & tons of reasons to love a book!
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1.4KBooks & LiteratureBook Review: Vintage Tattoo Flash Volume 2, by Jonathan Shaw
A unique artbook, displaying a cultural history through tattoos over the past 100 years, with each tattoo coming from the author's personal collection.
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749Books & LiteratureBook Review: Stardust, by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Briony May Smith
A heart-warming book for 2-8yo about a little girl who believes she is living in the shadow of her older sister until her grandpa shows her how everyone shines.
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511Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Naughtiest Reindeer Takes a Bow, by Nicki Greenberg
Ruby the Reindeer tries to beat the Christmas delivery rush by starting early but she crashes into George & Amelia’s house on the eve of their school Christmas concert.
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488Books & LiteratureBook Review: Meerkat Choir, by Nicki Greenberg
A beautiful picture book for ages 2-7 showing the joys of including all types into a community activity when the meerkats form a choir but won't let others join in the fun.
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336Books & LiteratureBook Review: That Christmas Feeling, by Lili Wilkinson, illustrated by Amanda Francey
Dottie and her brother Jem are staying with their grandparents, comparing the differences with how they celebrated last year with their parents.
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410Books & LiteratureBook Review: Imagine, by John Lennon
With a foreword by Yoko Ono Lennon, this beautiful childen's picture book uses the lyrics to John Lennon's timeless song to spread a message of peace.
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266Books & LiteratureBook Review: That Bear Can’t Babysit, by Ruth Quayle
A picture book for 3-6 year olds about a group of rabbit children who try to get away with all the things they're not allowed to do when a bear babysits them.
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228Books & LiteratureBook Series Review: You’re One! – You’re Five!, by Shelly Unwin
Five picture books that celebrate another year of growth from ages one to five, with simple rhyming text and adorable animal-based illustrations.
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456Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Thank You Dish, by Trace Balla
A picture book for 3-6 year olds showing how we need to care for and give thanks to our friends, family and the environment because everything is connected.
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206Books & LiteratureBook Review: I’m in Charge, by Jeanne Willis & Peter Jarvis
A bouncy, rhyming tale about a young rhinoceros who won’t listen to anyone, bosses other animals around, and is rude and obnoxious until he learns a lesson.
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325Books & LiteratureBook Review: Made By Raffi, by Craig Pomranz
A little boy, who is different from his peers, is bullied & isolated at school until a yard duty teacher changes his world & helps others embrace his differences.
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520Books & LiteratureBook Review: The Small Five, by Ralph Johnstone
A delightful picture book for young children using African animals & rhyme to teach that smaller things are still important & shouldn't be judged on their size.
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