Where Sleeping Girls Lie
By Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Reviewed by Tehani Croft Wealth, privilege, and tragic backstory underpin the characters and events in Where Sleeping Girls Lie, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s second novel. There is a strong sense of purpose at the heart of the novel, but the extreme
Frog Squad Dessert Disaster (Frog Squad, #1)
By Kate and Jol Temple, Illustrated by Shiloh Gordon Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This light hearted adventure featuring an evil toad who wants to rule the world being foiled by a team of brave amphibians has serious underflying themes about the natural world, sustainability, and
The Last Zookeeper
By Aaron Becker Reviewed by Barbara Braxton In a not-so-futuristic time, the Earth has flooded and the waters continue to rise. The only signs of humankind are the waterlogged structures they left behind. Peeking out from the deluge are the remnants of a
Mitchell Itches An Ezcema Story
By Kristin Kelly & Amelina Jones Reviewed by Margarite Igras Kristin Kelly is a former nurse and primary/preschool teacher who was inspired to write this book after having a child in her classroom with severe eczema. She is familiar with the condition
My Heart
By Katrina McKelvey & Deb Hudson Reviewed by Margarite Igras Katrina McKelvey is a former primary school teacher and President of the CBCA Newcastle. Deb Hudson says her illustrations are inspired by the joy and wonder-filled dreamy moments of the everyday.
Tweet
By Morris Gleitzman Reviewed by Helen Gearing Morris Gleitzman, Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018-2019, has sold four million copies of his novels in Australia alone, as well as being published in more than 20 other countries. Gleitzman has a well-deserved reputation for
The Night War
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Bradley wrote the Newbery Honor Books The War That Saved My Life and its sequel The War I Finally Won, two heart-warming stories about a girl's experiences in England during WW2. The Night War,
Right Way Down and other poems
Chosen by Rebecca M Newman & Sally Murphy Illustrated by Briony Stewart Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This efferfescent collection of poems, aimed at upper primary school children aged 9 - 12 has been put together by Rebecca M. Newman, an award-winning children’s poet
StoryArt Exhibition 2024 Meet the Artist: Sona Babajanyan
By Mia Macrossan The annual StoryArt Exhibition ran from Monday, April 22 until Thursday April 25 at the Richard Randall Art Studio at Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane. It was four fabulous days of art for everyone to enjoy. This annual event showcases local artist-illustrators whose
Numbskull and Nincompoop: Science Fair Shenanigans
By Adam Wallace. Illustrated by Dave Atze Reviewed by Helen Gearing New York Times bestselling author Adam Wallace (whose mission is to entertain kids, inspire them with a love of reading, and eat a lot of hot chips) has teamed up with
Kevin the Sheep
By Jacqueline Harvey & Kate Isobel Scott Reviewed by Barbara Braxton Shaun, Shauna, Sheryl and Shane are sheep - and are as predictable in their sheepish behaviour as the alliteration of their names. Along with the rest of the flock, they are
Tree
By Claire Saxby & Jess Racklyeft Reviewed by Margarite Igras Tree is a stand-out picture book written by the award-winning Australian author, Claire Saxby with insightful watercolour illustrations by Jess Racklyeft. Claire Saxby writes fiction, non-fiction and poetry for children of all ages.
Fledgewitch: A Dragons of Hallow Book
By Lian Tanner Illustrated by Martina Heiduczek Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Lian is a prolific writer of outstanding children’s fantasy. Her books are enjoyable on many levels as she puts her always varied cast of characters in interesting conflicts, has a sense of
StoryArt Exhibition 2024 Meet the Artist: Ingrid Bartkowiak
The annual StoryArt Exhibition ran from Monday, April 22 until Thursday April 25 at the Richard Randall Art Studio at Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane. It was four fabulous days of art for everyone to enjoy. This annual event showcases local artist-illustrators whose work
Anzac Ted
Written and illustrated by Belinda Landsberry. Reviewed by Margarite Igras This is her debut picture book published in 2014, which has been re-issued in hardback to celebrate its 10th anniversary containing additional information About the ANZACS as well as an activity page
Kiss the Girl
By Zoraida Córdova Reviewed by Lucille Rose Kiss The Girl is a young adult romance starring Eric Reyes: the lead guitarist of ‘Star Crossed’ and out-cast son of a Colombian millionaire, and Melody ‘Ariel’ Del Mar: lead singer of pop sensation ‘The
StoryArt Exhibition 2024 Meet the Artist : Debbie Taylor-Worley
The annual StoryArt Exhibition ran from Monday, April 22 until Thursday April 25 at the Richard Randall Art Studio at Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane. It was four fabulous days of art for everyone to enjoy. This annual event showcases local artist-illustrators whose work includes
Happy All Over
By Emma Quay Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Emma Quay, the award-winning and much-loved creator of Rudie Nudie, (2012 Book of the Year for Younger Children Australian Book Industry Awards; Shortlisted for Children’s Book Council Australia Awards), and Rudie Nudie Christmas, here presents an
Some Families Change
By Jess Galatola & Jenni Barrand Reviewed by Mia Macrossan In the last several decades there have been many changes to what is accepted as a family. While the nuclear family of mum, dad and some kids is still popular, many other
The Witches’ Council: Lily Halfmoon 2
By Xavier Bonet Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is the second in the Lily Halfmoon graphic novel series which is about the magical adventures of a young girl, Lily, and her friends. Lily is a secret witch who meets other magical people in
