Alexandra Rose and her Icy-cold Toes
Reviewed onHow does one solve the dilemma of icy-cold toes? Well, little Miss Alexandra Rose thinks she knows! Monique Mulligan’s latest picture-book is a playful story about an energetic young early-riser, misguidedly …
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Littlelight
Reviewed onSomething is amiss in the town of Littlelight — someone has been taking bricks from the walls surrounding the town. The mayor is mad! That wall keeps the town safe! …
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Bedtime, Daddy!
Reviewed onBedtime, Daddy! is a delightful role reversal tale in which baby bear is trying to put a sleepy daddy bear to bed. It is funny, sweet and engaging. Parents will …
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No! Never!
Reviewed onGeorgie is the sweetest child ever — until the day she learns to say ‘No! Never!’ From then on, yelling ‘No! Never!’ becomes Georgie’s favourite (and frequent) chant … before …
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The Ant King
Reviewed onJames likes to play in the backyard, pretending he’s off on amazing adventures as a superhero, a warrior, an astronaut! One day he follows a trail of ants disappearing through …
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Claire Malone Changes the World
Reviewed onClaire Malone and her cat Marmalade live in a small town next to sea and mountains. Unfortunately, Claire is a child who doesn’t play. Instead she wakes early and spends …
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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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Magnificent Mistakes and Fantastic Failures
Reviewed onMagnificent Mistakes and Fantastic Failures is the perfect guidebook for readers of any age (but especially the young) and anyone who has ever felt that making a mistake was the …
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Bubbay’s Desert Adventure
Reviewed onThis is a re-edited version of a popular book first published in 2012 as Bubbay: A Christmas Adventure, written by acclaimed storyteller Josie Wowolla Boyle with new illustrations by Fern …
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What Colour is the Sea?
Reviewed onChildren are curious creatures who love to ask questions. They often stump and amuse adults with their innocent and perceptive enquiries. Curious children will readily identify with the main character …
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