The Emu Who Ran Through the Sky
Reviewed onReminiscent of an Aesop fable, this quintessentially Aussie tale of how the bush animals combine to help young Lofty the emu achieve his dream is a great yarn that conveys …
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Backyard Bugs
Reviewed onMost young children are captivated by insects and will happily while away hours in the garden observing the creatures that live there, and Helen Milroy’s Backyard Bugs is the perfect …
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Shine
Reviewed onAn exuberant celebration of the joy and chaos of everyday family life – the highs, the lows and everything in between. Detailed, delightful illustrations by Ruth de Vos expertly capture …
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Beneath the Trees
Reviewed onAnother ripping yarn from Cristy Burne sure to delight fans of her previous adventure stories To the Lighthouse and Off the Track, all published by Fremantle Press. When four young …
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Fiona Wood: Inventor of Spray-on Skin
Reviewed onFiona Wood was born into a UK coal-mining village and her family encouraged her to grab every opportunity. Biographer Cristy Burne takes us on a fascinating journey through Wood’s childhood …
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There’s Something Weird About Lena
Reviewed onThe author/ illustrator team who created the gleefully grotesque My Dead Bunny has returned with a second supernatural rhyming romp. There is a new girl at school and not only …
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Monkey Mind
Reviewed onPiper’s monkey is playful but very naughty, and he often prevents her from doing the things she enjoys the most. Despite a plethora of advice from those around her, nothing …
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The Werewolves Who Weren’t
Reviewed onThis magical adventure story is the second book in the series that started with T.C. Shelley’s debut novel, The Monster Who Wasn’t. The main character, Sam, is a likeable soul, …
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Let’s Count Wildflowers
Reviewed onLet’s Count Wildflowers is an educational board book packed with colourful eye-catching illustrations. From shining wattle blossoms to waving kangaroo paws, Tracey Gibbs vividly counts you from one to ten with …
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What Do You Call a Baby?
Reviewed onDid you know that a baby echidna is called a puggle? Or that a baby goanna is a hatchling? Featuring soft pastel colour illustrations of Australian animals moving alongside their …
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