This Book is a Time Machine
Reviewed onThis Book is a Time Machine is a delightfully imaginative children’s book that introduces the concept of time in an engaging, quirky, and accessible manner. One of the standout features …
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Backyard 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 …
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The Lost Stone of SkyCity
Reviewed onHM Waugh’s debut novel is a captivating adventure-quest sparkling with humour and wisdom, set amid treacherous mountains where being attuned to one’s surroundings is more crucial than strength to survival. …
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Ollie and Augustus
Reviewed onOllie and Augustus, the first picture book Gabriel Evans has both written and illustrated, is a whimsical homage to dogs and the power of friendship. Despite their obvious differences – ‘Ollie …
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Filthy Fergal
Reviewed onWhat do you do when you are the filthiest and most repugnant thing in town? So much so that the rats leave town and the Mayor proclaims your stench as …
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A Fortunate Life for Younger Readers
Reviewed onAlbert Barnett Facey’s memoir was first published in 1981, when he was aged 87 and just nine months before his death. It has since gone on to become a best-selling …
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