Berani
Berani by Michelle Kadarusman and published by Allen and Unwin is an incredibly moving and inspiring eco-fiction title, recommended for readers 8-12 years. This story is set in Indonesia and is about two courageous children who are driven to release Ginger Juice, an orangutan held in captivity at Warung Malang restaurant. The commitment and the […]
One More Mountain
Title: One More Mountain Authors: Deborah Ellis Publisher: Allen and Unwin Publication date: November 1, 2022 RRP: $16.99 (AUD) Teaching resource: A comprehensive teaching resource written by Robyn Sheahan-Bright is available to download from the Allen and Unwin website. One More Mountain, the fifth book in the Parvana series by Deborah Ellis is set in modern-day Afghanistan in 2021 […]
Little People Big Emotions
Title: Little People Big Emotions Author: Kylie Mort Illustrator: Tiina Morton Publisher: Serenity Press Publication date: October 2022 Additional notable information: Parent and teacher notes are included at the back of the book in addition to a QR code to scan to access a study guide Teaching notes including discussion questions as well as English, Drama and […]
Back On Country: Welcome to Our Country
Title: Back On Country: Welcome to Our Country Authors: Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing Illustrator: David Hardy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Publication date: November 1, 2022 RRP: $24.99 (AUD) Teaching resource: A comprehensive teaching resource is available to download from Allen and Unwin. Back On Country: Welcome to Our Country by Adam Goodes, an Adnyamathanha […]
Accidentally Kelly Street
Title: Accidentally Kelly Street By: Briony Stewart with lyrics by Tim O’Connor from Frente Publisher: Affirm Press Publication date: 25 October 2022 RRP: $24.99 Briony Stewart has reimagined the 90s iconic song, Accidentally Kelly Street in her latest ebullient picture book published by Affirm Press. Her beautiful and lively illustrations have created a new timely […]
The Christmas Door
Title: The Christmas Door Author: Penny Macoun Illustrator: Paul Nash Publisher: Penelope Jill Macoun. This is a self-published book. Publication date: October 4, 2022 Additional notable information: Learn more about Penny Macoun via her website and Penny’s books (which are available for purchase on her website) here This book is part of a Books on Tour Campaign The […]
Runt
Runt by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton and published by Allen & Unwin, recommended for readers 8-12, is a fast paced, witty, highly memorable, engaging and ruminative read that I shared with my daughter. Craig Silvey includes many meaty themes such as family selflessly coming together to overcome obstacles, true friendship, grit and resilience […]
Brilliant Minds: 30 Dyslexic Heroes who Changed our World
Brilliant Minds 30 Dyslexic Heroes who Changed our World by mother daughter team Shannon Meyerkort and Mia-Rose Meyerkort was inspired when Shannon was in search of a book about dyslexic role models to share with her daughter who was recently diagnosed with dyslexia. Having been in that exact boat myself, I understand that deep desire […]
What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking
What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking by Tina Oziewicz and Aleksandra Zając is a glorious picture book that deeply contemplates 31 feelings in the most evocative and mesmerising way. In this book the feelings vividly come to life through endearing, furry, round, plump creatures that are depicted with the most expressive facial expressions and […]
The Storyteller’s Handbook
The Storyteller’s Handbook by Elise Hurst and foreword by Neil Gaiman is an astonishingly exquisite and unique book that has brought us countless hours of joy. Elise Hurst is one of my family’s favourite authors, so imagine our excitement when we learned that she was creating a book with a collection containing fifty-two of her […]