Night Lights
Night Lights by Inda Ahmad Zahri, illustrated by Leslie McGee and published by Little Pink Dog Books is an exquisite picture book that immerses the reader deep into a lush Malaysian tropical village and into the richness of all that illuminated the author’s magical childhood where she lived with her doting grandparents in Malaysia. In […]
Santa Loves Australia
Santa Loves Australia written by Collette Dinnigan and illustrated by Luke Sciberras is a glorious festive story following Santa on Christmas eve as he journeys around Australia. This story captures the beauty, diversity and awe-inspiring features of Australia. Every state and territory is visited and iconic landmarks, flora and fauna are showcased both in the […]
I Am the Subway
I Am the Subway by Kim Hyo-eun and translated by Deborah Smith is a story told from the point of view of a Seoul subway train, which carries on average 7.2 million people per day. With so many people boarding the subway and being transported each and every day, the subway has lots of intimate […]
The Glint of Gold
Title: The Glint of Gold Author: Kate McGann Illustrator: Patricia Ward Publisher: Little Pink Dog Books Publication date: September 1, 2021 Additional notable information: This review is part of a Books on Tour campaign The Glint of Gold by Kate McGann and illustrated by Patricia Ward is a beautiful wise story of mindfulness, gratitude and […]
The First Scientists
The First Scientists – Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples by Corey Tutt, STEM advocate and founder of Deadly Science and illustrated by Blak Douglas shares Australia’s First peoples awe inspiring scientific knowledge and experience. We are privileged to be able to learn from the oldest continuing culture on earth. This book written […]
My Brother Ben
Title: My Brother Ben Author: Peter Carnavas Publisher: University of Queensland Press – UQP Publication date: September 28, 2021 Themes: Trust, hope, acceptance, brothers, family, boats, birds, Additional notable information: Teachers’ Notes can be downloaded from the UQP website My Brother Ben by Peter Carnavas is a glorious book to dive into, it will pull […]
Where Ya Goin’?
Grab some marshmallows, buckle up and get ready to go on a rollicking, rhyming adventure through the Australian outback and beaches via the pages of Where Ya Goin’? This picture book is written by Steve Heron, illustrated by Matty Mitchell and published by Wild Eyed Press. You’re in great company with a cast of Australian […]
Australia Remembers Len Waters: Boundless and Born to Fly
Title: Australia Remembers Len Waters: Boundless and Born to Fly Author: Catherine Bauer Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Publication date: September 1, 2021 Genre: Historical non-fiction narrative Themes: First Nations Australians, family, Aboriginal culture, Australian military history, Royal Australian Air Force, discrimination, racism, Australian government policy, courage, heroism, perseverance, service to country. Additional notable information: Teachers’ […]
The Adventures of Triz The Babysitter
Title: The Adventures of Triz: The Babysitter Author: Haydn Crespan Illustrator: Damien Crespan Publisher: Boolarong Press Themes: resilience, courage, friendship, prehistoric times The Adventures of Triz The Babysitter written by Haydn Crespan, illustrated by Damien Crespan and published by Boolarong Press is set in prehistoric times and is about Triz, a small, resilient, caring and […]
Monkey’s Great Adventures – Afloat in Venice
We may not be able to travel abroad during this time of COVID, but we can travel overseas through the pages of a book with stunning pictures and endearing, memorable characters that transport the reader to another world. Monkey’s Great Adventures – Afloat in Venice is written by Tina Wilson who also created the pictures […]