Make Them Say Poo
Written by Stephen & illustrated by Rudi de Wet Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Stephen Minon won the Glendower Award for an Emerging Queensland writer for an adult novel and this is his debut picture book. He has teamed up with Rudi de
Storm
By Claire Saxby & Jess Racklyeft Reviewed by Mia Macrossan These two talented creators have collaborated again to create a wonderful evocation of a storm at sea. Previous works reviewed in StoryLinks include Volcano and Tree, but they both have an impressive list
Words Matter: The Story of Hans and Sophie Scholl, and the White Rose Resistance
By Anita Fitch Pazner and Sophie Casson Reviewed by Annaleise Byrd Anita Fitch Pazner is an American author who was born in Germany. Sophie Casson is from Montreal, Quebec and has illustrated more than 30 books. Words Matter is the story of Hans
The Night Tiger
By Sherryl Clark & Hannah Sommerville Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Sheryll Clark is a prolific and much- awarded and beloved Australian author of more than 70 published children’s and YA books, including novels, chapter books, picture books and verse novels. She writes
The Brave Little Whale
By Charlotte Manning Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Author/illustrator Charlotte Manning uses mixed media, painting and stencil in her stiory of Uki, a little Humpback whale who faces some big challenges as he travels in the deep blue ocean with his pod. He is
Potion Commotion
by Rebecca Grant & Niña Nill Reviewed by Zewlan Moor Potion Commotion is a delightful cumulative tale in 24 pages, which is short enough for story time with a young audience, but long enough to pack a punch (or BOOM!) The rhyme and
I Love Me
By Sally Morgan & Ambelin Kwaymullina Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Here's a little board book made by two well known children's book creators aimed at the very young which celebrates being yourself. Using occasional rhymes and the repetition of I love followed by lists
Are You the Easter Bunny?
By Janeen Brian & Lucinda Gifford Reviewed by Mia Macrossan There are many books about Easter published at about this time and here is one that is timely and timeless. Are You the Easter Bunny? is about the Greater Bilby which was suggested
In Flanders Field
By Norman Jorgensen & Brian Harrison-Lever Reviewed by Annaleise Byrd In Flanders Fields was published in 2002 and won the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award in 2003. It has remained in print for 24 years and has now been re-released
Skipping to Sammy’s Beat
By Coral Vass and Blithe Fielden Reviewed by Sandhya Parappukkaran Skipping to Sammy’s Beat is a bright and spirted picture book about being brave enough to follow your own path. Coral Vass is an award-winning children’s author with numerous books for children
We’re Going on a Teddy Hunt
By Martha Mumford & Cherie Zamazing Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is part of the popular series The Bunnies of Hoppity Hill. Young children love lift-the-flap books and here is one that is sure to engage and delight. We're Going on a
Blue – Dragon of the Sea
By Aleesah Darlison & Tamlyn Teow Reviewed by Sandy Driessens “Meet Blue, a Dragon of the Sea! He’s also known as a nudibranch or sea slug.” Gliding on the currents and dancing in the sea, is Blue, a tiny blue glaucus that is so
Soup’s On Around the World
By Denyse Waissbluth & Chelsea O'Byrne Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Soup is one of those versatile dishes that can be the prelude to a main meal or a meal in itself. Denyse Waissbluth has done her research and together with Chelsea O'Byrne
Cats and Us
A ten-thousand-year fascination By Marta Pantaleo Translated by Debbie Bibo & Yvette Ghione Reviewed by Mia Macrossan What a marvellous book for all cat lovers big and small! Marta Pantaleo, an Italian graphic designer and illustrator, has created a fun fact-filled picture book to delight
Bear’s Perfect Dance
Written and illustrated by Rachel Tilda Wolf Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Rachel Tilda Wolf is an English children’s book artist, illustrator and writer. Her debut picture book Wolf in the City was published last year. Bear loves to dance. In our first glimpse
Mystery of the Missing Turtles
By Deborah S Bower, Ricky-John Spencer, Michael B Thompson, James U Van Dyke and Elizabeth Hale Illustrated by James O'Hanlon Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is a great example of a child seeing a problem and taking the initiative to solve it, (with
Kupe and the Great Octopus of Muturangi
By Mat Tait Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Mat Tait is an award winning South Island based illustrator of European and Maori descent. Here he has used traditional motifs to tell an exciting story that is a satisfying tale on its own as
The Sheep That Stole the Farmer’s Hat
By Tim Saunders & Carla Martell Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Tim Saunders farms sheep and beef near Palmerston North and is the author of two children's picture books including this one. Carla Martell hails from New Zealand and has a wealth of
Bun
By Hana Kinoshita Thomson Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Hana is a Japanese-American- Australian illustrator, designer and author and the in-house book designer at Allen & Unwin. Here is her debut picture book, a delightful story about a rabbit called Bun which has
Milly Meelyu
Written by Holly Bradley & Darryl Fogarty Illustrated by Corinne Fogarty Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This dual language picture book tells the story of a family of Spiny-tailed skinks (Egernia stokesii badia), known as Meelyu in the local Badimia language in Western Australia.
Valerie: Australia’s Bravest Sausage Dog
By Lucinda Gifford Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Lucinda, born in Scotland now working in Melbourne has illustrated over 40 books, ten of which she has also written, samples include Too Many Dogs, Grandma Murphy’s Pussycat and The Best Present Ever. Valerie's true story is a gift
Mr McGee
By Pamela Allen Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Here is another popular children's classic picture book made available as a board book. This perennial favourite first appeared in 1989 and has spawned a series of follow up adventures for the intrepid Mr McGee,
Saving Shark Pup
By Sharon Dalgleish & Amandine Thomas Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Sharon is the author of over 50 published fiction and nonfiction books for children, as well as numerous textbooks and resource books for primary/elementary school teachers. Melbourne- based Amandine is also an
My Sister, the Todzilla
By Jacinta Froud & Matt Shanks Reviewed by Meg Rowe ‘It’s not long after lunch, I’m alone in my room when all of a sudden I hear a big … BOOM!’ Help! There’s a tired toddler on the loose! Will big brother be able
The Butterfly House
Written and illustrated by Harry Woodgate Reviewed by Margarite Igras Harry Woodgate (they/them) is an award-winning LGBTQ+ author and illustrator, whose debut picture book Grandad’s Camper followed by Grandad’s Pride, broaches the subject of diverse relationships for the younger readers. Little Milly
I Am Not Happy!
By Caroline L Perry & Sydney Hanson Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Quokkas are known to be 'the happiest animal on earth', because of their perennially happy face. No matter what the inner turmoil, on the surface the quokka looks pleased and delighted.
Turbo Turtle
By Greg Dreise Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Greg is a descendant of the Goomelroi/Kamilaroi and Euahlayi people of SW Queensland and NW New South Wales. He is the author of many stories and tales inspired by his Indigenous culture, including Circles of
Emmie
By Marjorie Crosby-Fairall Reviewed by Margarite Igras Marjorie was very young when she decided to become an illustrator. Today, after gaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustrations, she is an internationally published illustrator of over twenty children’s books. She received the
Here Come the Cousins
By Maggie Hutchings & Sarah Zweck Reviewed by Margarite Igras Maggie Hutchins is known for her humorous and engaging storytelling, with titles such as Unicorn, her debut work, Your Birthday was the Best and Be True to You (CBCA Honour Book). Here
Hello, Spring Baby!
By Jess Racklyeft Reviewed by Margarite Igras Jess Racklyeft is a prolific award-winning Australian author and illustrator, with over 40 picture books and board books under her wing. She won the 2022 CBCA Children’s Book of the Year for her richly detailed
