Tomato Sandwich
By Caroline Magerl Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Tomato Sandwich is the latest release from celebrated author and illustrator Caroline Magerl. It takes place on an average day in the home of young Ottily and her dad. Otilly awakes, dons her fairy
Dinner Time! & Bed Time!
Aussie Baby's First Words 1 & 2 By Tom Jellet Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Tom Jellett is a Sydney-based illustrator. For over twenty years he has illustrated a number of books for children including Dirt by Sea by Michael Wagner, the My Dad Thinks
My Shadow is Blue
By Scott Stuart Reviewed by Claire Monsour My Shadow Is Blue by Australian author Scott Stuart is part of his “shadow series” (including My Shadow Is Purple and My Shadow Is Pink). Stuart is an author committed to creating content that empowers
You Are a Wildlife Warrior! Saving Animals & The Planet
By Bindi Irwin & Ramona Kaulitzki Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Bindi Irwin is a passionate wildlife conservationist, daughter of Wildlife Warriors Steve and Terri Irwin, who has inherited her parents’ love for wildlife and wild places. Ramona Kaulitzki is the illustrator of
Kittens Do Not Care for Baths
By Ali Rutsteiin & Niña Nill Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is another successful collaboration by the creators of the CBCA Notable Ladybirds Do Not Go To Daycare. This time the story is about Maya who is playing in the back yard
Ladybirds Do Not Go To Daycare
By Ali Rutstein & Niña Nill Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Ali Rutstein is also the author of A Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Pet and Kittens Do Not Care For Baths (again with NiñaNill). Her work is characterised by a gentle
Don’t Fall For The Trick: A guide to smashing gender stereotypes
Written by Jennifer Bain & illustrated by Scott Stuart Reviewed by Tyrion Perkins Jennifer Bain is a graphic designer and author the picture book The New Kid. Scot Stuart is an author and illustrator of a number of books including best sellers,
Welcome to the World, Little Baby: A Baby Records Book
By Melissa Greenwood Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Melissa Greenwood was born on her Gumbaynggirr jagun (homelands) in Coffs Harbour and raised between both Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung nations. Her carefully crafted stories include Miimi and Buwaarr, Mother and Baby, Giinagay Gaagal (Hello Ocean),
The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants
By Suzanne Houghton Reviewed by Sophia Evans Have you ever heard of a meat-eating plant? Or a plant that traps spiders and flies? Let’s be honest, most of us know about of the Venus fly trap and its ability to catch flies,
Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History
By Mellissa-Jane Fogarty & Dylan Finney Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Tubowgule: A Sydney Opera House History is the first in a series of illustrated information books about Australian landmarks. This is Melissa-Jane Fogarty’s debut picture book, though she has a substantial
Wombat Poos Are Square
By Sophie Gillies & Karen Erasmus Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Australian animals provide endlessly fascinating material for children to discover, and this book has a surefure topic that will have all the young ones hooked, poo! It's a book describing the different kinds
Aslan and Benny
By Jemima Shafei-Ongu & Jade Goodwin Reviewed by Barbara Braxton Aslan had the heart and name of a lion, scared of nothing and willing to try almost anything. His favourite day was Sunday because the family always had a barbecue with his
When You’re Going to the Moon
By Sasha Beekman & Vivienne To Reviewed by Sandy Driessens “There’s a lot you’ve got to fit in your little green bag. Your pet iguana, tap dancing shoes, and inflatable moose … What else might you need when you’re going to the
The Humongous Humdingle Family and the Tiny House
By Michelle Wilson & P.J. Reece Reviewed by Sandy Driessens The Humongous Humdingle Family and the Tiny House is a big title and barely fits on the cover of this book, but as such, tells the whole story. The endpapers introduce you
My Big Secret
Written and illustrated by Felice Arena Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Felice has often been reviewed in StoryLinks. His many books are always rewarding and fun to read. Titles include the iconic Specky Magee series, the Sporty Kids series, the historical adventure novels and CBCA
Little Love List
By Bethany Clark & Summer Macon Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Summer Macon has illustrated more than 30 picture books, most of them focused on early childhood and here she has teamed up with Bethany Clark whose debut picture book was You've Got
Baby and Me
By Angela Casabene & Hilary Jean Tapper Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Angela's first picture book All You Can Be, a love letter to children everywhere, was inspired by her daughter. Here she has teamed up with Hilary Jean Tapper, an illustrator who
Our World of Wild Wonders
By Jevita Nilson & Jess Racklyeft Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is a companion to Our World Full of Wonder by the same creators which focused on natural wonders. Here they explore a careful selection of wild animals that inhabit our world.
Searching for Treasure
By Johanna Bell & Emma Long Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Johanna Bell lives in Tasmania and is the author of The Colour Catchers, Hope is the Thing, illustrated by Erica Wagner, and many more. Emma Long is an accomplished artist, exhibiting regularly in
The Backyard Games
By Alister Nicholson and Tom Jellett Reviewed by Margarite Igras Australian sports broadcaster Alister Nicholson has covered Summer and Winter Olympics, the Commonwealth Games, AFL Grand Finals and Test cricket. This wealth of knowledge and love of sport was incorporated in his
Boss of Your Own Mind
By Byll Stephen Beth Stephen Teeny Tiny Stevies Illustrated by Simon Howe Reviewed by Margarite Igras This is a fun and insightful picture book written by the writers behind the ABC TV Teeny Tiny Stevies, aimed at 3- to 6-year-olds. The pages are filled with Simon
Dragon Guest Handbook
By Jeanette Stampone & Novia Heroanto Reviewed by Margarite Igras Dragon Guest Handbook is an imaginative debut from an author who dedicated the book to her sister for “rolling your eyes at me when I said I couldn’t do it.” Aimed at
Costa’s Garden
Flowers By Costa Georgiadis Illustrated by Brenna Quinlan Reviewed by Margarite Igras Costa Georgiadis is the well-known host of ABC TV’s Gardening Australia. He shares his passion and knowledge of flowers and even reflects on the special floral memory that reminds him of his grandparents.
All the Colours of the Rainbow
By Rae White & Sha'an D'anthes Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Rae White (they/them) is a non-binary transgender writer, educator, poet and zine maker based in Brisbane. Sha'an is based in Sydney and has a passion for creating vibrant and joyful pieces that
Starting School – Picture books
By Mia Macrossan Starting school for the first time or starting a new school year is such an enormous step. That first day is a cocktail of excitement anticipation, fear, anxiety and joy that has inspired many writers. Here is a
Saturday, Sunday
Busy Day, Fun Day By Natalie Kate Forbes & Danny Snell Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Natalie has had many different jobs in her life and is now starting out as a published author. It is a complement to her work that she has
Brave In Every Which Way
By Maddy Mara & Lauren Degraaf Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Maddy Mara is the pen name of creative duo Hilary Rogers and Meredith Badger who have collaborated for neary 20 years. Laure Degraaf uses pencil, watercolour and pencil crayon to achieve her
A New Day
By Emmaline Carroll Southwell & Heather Dryden Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This book aims to guide young readers when they are feeling challenged by whatever is happening or about to happen in their day. Emmaline, a television personality, says that A New
Karma is Three Cats: Life According to Taylor Swift’s Kitty Best Friends
By Bella Montgomery & Carolina Marando Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Aimed firmly at cat lovers and Swifties this is a celebration of everything feline. Taylor Swift's three pampered pets Meredith Greyk, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button accompany her everywhere. According to them
Cubby Hunting
By Coral Vass & Nicky Johnston Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Coral has written many picture books including Walking Together, The Kelly Gang Kids and the Amanda Commander series. Nicky has illustrated many picture books, collaborating with a number of writers to produce
