By Jacques Goldstyn Translated by Helen Mixter Greystone Kids 2026 Reviewed by Dimity Powell Occasionally, one happens upon a book that resonates hard, impacts deep and lingers on. Sketch by Jacques Goldstyn is one such book; a picture book for older readers that speaks […]

By Maryam Master Pan Australia 2026 Reviewed by Dimity Powell There’s a lot swirling around in the universe, depending on which one you’re orbiting through. For a diminutive soul like Leif, the cosmos can assume overwhelming proportions which despite his […]

By Abigail Balfe Penguin Books 2026 Reviewed by Annaleise Byrd Abigail Balfe is an auDHD author/illustrator who lives in Brighton and previously led digital campaigns for famous pop stars and broadcasters. Her first book, A Different Sort of Normal – […]

By Danielle Binks Lothian Children’s Books, 2026 Reviewed by Zewlan Moor Danielle Binks has returned to a winning formula with her latest novel, Shakespeare in the Orchard. Like in the award-winning The Year the Maps Changed, she has crafted a […]

By James Foley Fremantle Press 2026 Reviewed by Mia Macrossan James Foley is well known in the kidlit world for humourous picture book including Oh No!, Dungzilla and Stellarphant. With Amazing Astro Animals he has a more serious aim to inform […]

By Suzy Zail Walker Books Australia 2026 Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey Fifteen-year-old Paige had plans – big plans. A gap year with her best friend, Jazz. Art school in New York. Continue painting all the colours and details of real […]

By A.L. Tait Scholastic Australia Reviewed by Helen Gearing Best-selling children’s author and co-host of the ‘Your Kid’s Next Read’ podcast, A.L. Tait’s latest middle-grade mystery explores the intergenerational impacts of a young woman’s disappearance. Readers ten years and older […]

By Graeme Base Penguin 2026 Reviewed by Mia Macrossan How time flies! Graeme Base’s Animalia is celebrating 40 years, a book that has enthralled and delighted generations of children. Graeme’s is one of Australia’s most acclaimed creators who has published […]

By Mary Anastasiou & Giorgia Clerico Five Mile Press 2026 Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Just in time for Halloween is another adventure featuring Tilly and Sootie, first encountered in Tilly’s New Broom. In Tilly’s First Spell, the little witch Tilly […]

Simon Howe is the author and illustrator of  Going Home, The House That Walked Away, and Shoosh!. He has also illustrated many titles for other writers. Now he has branched out into junior reader territory with Betsy & Bon, a […]

By Mia Macrossan I have been writing for many, many years. Recently I returned to my longtime passion, finding my voice and comfort zone among the words of Young Adult stories, and I am constantly learning and evolving. What are […]

By  Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner A & U Children 2026 Reviewed by Lucille Rose One Knight Stand is the only dragon-fighting, sword-wielding, knight in shining armour series you will ever need. Set in a medieval fantasy kingdom, fierce noblewoman […]