But Then
The almost true story of an overdue book By Swapna Haddow & Daron Parton Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Swapna has written many books for children including the award winning Dave Pigeon and Bad Panda. Her stories are full of humour and invention. Daron
Suddenly One
By Sam Mac & Deb Hudson Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Sam 'Sam Mac' McMillan is a TV/radio host, author and entertainer. This is his first picture book. Deb Hudson has illustrated many children's picture books including Zola and the Christmas Lights, The
Be Kind & Go Wild
By Anna Pignataro Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Anna Pignataro is an artist and author/illustrator of over eighty books for children. The first picture book she illustrated, I'm In the Sky and I Can't Come Back by Holly Young Huth, won the Crichton
Book Links October Newsletter
Keep up to date with all the news and events in the children's literature world with the Book Links October Newsletter Book launches, book trails, meet the author, competitions, award news and more!
Grace the Amazing
By Aleesah Darlinson Reviewed by Jamie Willis Aleesah Darlinson is an award-winning author of more than 65 books for children, including the Super Sloth series, the Space Kids series and the League of Llamas series. Aleesah has won or been shortlisted for
South with the Seabirds
Follow four remarkable scientists to the edge of the world By Jess McGeachin Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Non fiction picture books are having quite a moment right now, and South with the Seabirds is a wonderful addition from author and illustrator
Brittany & Co Take on Paris
Written by John Larkin Illustrated by Rebecca Timmis Reviewed by Jamie Willis John Larkin writes for both children and adults. His previous books include How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks and Zombies Vs. the Illuminati. Rebecca Timmis is an award-winning author and
The Kelly Gang Kids
By Coral Vass & Deb Hudson Reviewed by Barbara Braxton School's out and four rambunctious boys chase each other through the streets of Avenel. a tiny town in Central Victoria, causing havoc as they run through clotheslines, accidentally let Peterson's sheep out of their
Summer of Shipwrecks
By Shivaun Plozza Reviewed by Helen Gearing Shivaun Plozza’s previous middle-grade novel, Meet Me at the Moon Tree, was a CBCA notable and nominee for the 2024 Australian Book Industry Awards. Like ‘Moon Tree', Summer of Shipwrecks also features lyrical writing and
