Higher Ground
Title: Higher Ground Author and Illustrator: Tull Suwannakit Publisher: New Frontier Publication date: March 13, 2025 Themes: Climate change, family, intergenerational relationships, sustainability, hope Comprehensive teachers’ notes are available on the New Frontier website here Higher Ground by Tull Suwannakit and published by New Frontier is a powerful story about two brave children with their wise grandmother and pet […]
On Gallant Wings
The latest historical fiction novel by Helen Edwards, On Gallant Wings, published by Riveted Press, distributed by Simon and Schuster,is an enthralling story that brings a part of Australia’s history alive. Readers are immersed in Ava’s world during World War II when Darwin was bombed and what the aftermath of that looked and felt like; […]
South with the Seabirds
Title: South with the Seabirds Author and Illustrator: Jess McGeachin Publisher: Allen and Unwin Publication date: September 3, 2024 Themes: Marine biology, Macquarie Island, wildlife native to the island including penguins, seals and seabirds, effects of sealing, studies of the ecosystem, effects of introduced feral species, conservation and the environment Comprehensive teachers’ notes are available on the Allen […]
One Day
One Day by esteemed, award winning creators Shirley Marr and Michael Speechley, published by Walker Books, is a stunning, multilayered picture book. From the moment you open the front cover this book is an experience with its inventive design; uplifting, wise, exquisite prose about embracing opportunities and possibilities and rich visual storytelling with such clever, […]
Tomato Sandwich
Caroline Magerl is a master at transporting the reader into the pages of her stories, pulling the readers heart into the worlds of whimsy, magic and joy that she so sublimely creates. Tomato Sandwich, a wordless picture book by Caroline Magerl and published by Walker Books, is one that you can’t help but read with […]
Little Bones
Title: Little Bones Author: Sandy Bigna Publisher: University of Queensland Press Publication date: March 2025 Themes: Grief, friendship, courage, acceptance, collections, hope, healing Comprehensive Teachers’ Notes are available on the University of Queensland Press website here Little Bones is a stunningly captivating, tender, lyrical middle grade verse novel by debut author Sandy Bigna and published by University […]
Chickenpox
Remy Lai in her latest graphic novel, Chickenpox, published by Allen and Unwin, takes the reader into the world of twelve-year-old Abby Lai who is keen for any opportunity to spend time away from home, aka the wild zoo, where her four younger rambunctious siblings in equal measure annoy, embarrass and frustrate her. Set in […]
Patience . . . (A Slow Down Book): Discover How the Best Things in Life Take Time
Patience . . . (A Slow Down Book): Discover How the Best Things in Life Take Time written by Rachel Williams and illustrated by Leonie Lord is a stunning book that explores time and place by sharing in a visually driven and engaging way life cycles of plants, animals and people. The layout of the […]
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Laughter is the Best Ending by Maryam Master and illustrated by Astrid Hicks shines a light on the beauty of intergenerational friendships. It also highlights the powerful and unlikely friendships that are formed when tweens come together for an extended period of time sans devices and creating an online identity as an “influencer”, the relentless […]
The Midwatch
The Midwatch by author and illustrator Judith Rossell and published by Hardie Grant is an exceptional middle grade mystery full of adventure with a cast of determined, inventive, courageous girls who work together and use their unique skills to solve mysteries. This hardback novel is an exquisite, enticing and sumptuous production, a perfect invitation to […]