I’m a country kid, born and raised on a large sheep and crop farm on the outskirts of Ongerup, Western Australia. Growing up surrounded by an expanse of broadacre paddocks …
Read moreThe Memory of Trees
Reviewed onWhen I was growing up in York, an ancient salmon gum standing across the road from my bedroom window was the most steadfast of my childhood companions. Night and day, …
Read moreThe Flying Bushman
Reviewed onThis candid look at life as a pastoralist in Western Australia begins in the 1950s and is as colourful as it is affectionate. It will certainly appeal to those in …
Read moreLet’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 …
Read moreUnder the Shade
Reviewed onIn Under the Shade, debut author Blake Innes interweaves stories of three key identities to create an intriguing, sometimes challenging meld of Indigenous Australian mythology and moving drama. One identity …
Read moreBackyard Birds
Reviewed onIn my backyard there’s lots to see. I love the birds that visit me! In this homage to Australian wildlife, Helen Milroy encourages you to look closely at the beautiful …
Read moreWilly-Willy Wagtail: Tales from the Bush Mob
Reviewed onBold illustrations and beautiful book design contribute to the appeal of this endearing story book. This is the first in a series of Western Australian bush creature stories from the …
Read moreAustralian Baby Animals
Reviewed onAnother winner from talented WA author/illustrator Frané Lessac, this colourful, informative book about Australian baby animals is sure to entertain and delight young children as well as adults. No-one can …
Read moreAustralia’s Funniest Yarns
Reviewed onGraham Seal has built a strong reputation for his wit and wisdom when it comes to relaying classic Aussie tales and comebacks. At the heart of every account is the …
Read moreWombat, Mudlark and Other Stories
Reviewed onThis collection for younger readers is told in the style of traditional teaching stories. In these instructive tales you will meet not only Wombat and Mudlark, but also a lonely …
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