Lion Is That You?
Reviewed onSome children’s books quickly announce themselves as potential favourites – the ones kids ask to be read to them night after night. There’s a rhythm to the reading of these …
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This Is Me
Reviewed onThis is a bright and colourful board book with a positive message about how unique, connected to nature and special every child is – an affirmation of their potential to …
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Backyard Beasties
Reviewed onCovering a combination of native species and domesticated animals, Backyard Beasties is a vibrant exploration of the wildlife on our doorstep, encouraging us to connect with our environment. Young readers …
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Nenek Tata and the Mangrove Menace
Reviewed onThere’s so much to like about the heroine of this story, feisty Nenek Tata, who leads young readers on a barefoot trek through a day that quickly moves from ordinary …
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Pow Pow Pig, Book 1: An Unexpected Hero
Reviewed onThis first book in a new series from best-selling children’s author Anh Do features drawings by brilliant local illustrator Peter Cheong. When Piccolo Pig (aka Pow Pow) applies to work …
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The River
Reviewed onThis beautiful picture book is the second collaboration by the award-winning creative duo of writer Sally Morgan and artist Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr. A gentle call and response text invites the …
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Wednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny
Reviewed onWednesday Weeks and the Crown of Destiny is as smart and entertaining as its predecessor, playfully blending humour, fantasy and adventure with the practical application of science, maths and logic. …
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Stellarphant
Reviewed onJames Foley’s latest illustrated masterpiece, Stellarphant, is suitable for readers of all ages and tells the story of Stella, an elephant who wants to be an astronaut. The book’s winning …
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One Potoroo: A Story of Survival
Reviewed onOne Potoroo: A Story of Survival is a beautifully illustrated and poetically written picture book about conserving the Gilbert’s Potoroo: a critically endangered marsupial. Inspired by real events at Two …
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Bee Detectives
Reviewed onBee Detectives, written by Vanessa Ryan-Rendall and illustrated by WA-based Brenna Quinlan, celebrates bees for what they truly are; magical, magnificent creatures. This fascinating, colourful and informative book introduces readers …
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