The Future Book
By Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray In the future, things are different. The sun is called the moon, and the moon is called the sun. Bananas are called apples. And apples? Well there’s no word for apples
Belong
By Sharon Seymour & Freya Goldsmith Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray WestWords is a publisher dedicated to unique, diverse stories from the Western Sydney community. They are champions of lyrical multicultural storytelling, poetry, fine art illustration styles, youth writing, and other worthy
The Drover’s Son
By Leah Purcell & Dub Leffler Reviewed by Margarite Igras Australian actor, director, playwright and novelist, Leah Purcell is well known for her many skills. She wrote and performed in an adaptation of Henry Lawson’s famous short story, The Drovers Wife and
Oh No!
By James Foley Reviewed by Mia Macrossan James Foley is well known for his original and unconventional take on life. His books for children are characterised by a zany humour, challenging ideas and memorable illustration. His CBCA Notable Bigfoot vs Yeti (A
The Fast Lane
By Pip Harry & Katrin Dreiling Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Katrin Dreiling’s delightful illustration style often puts quirky animal characters front and centre. The cover says it all in the case of The Fast Lane, which pits Daisy the pig, a
The Day the Books Disappeared
Written by Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard Illustrated by Dan Santat Reviewed by Zewlan Moor This clever, child-centered book highlights the absurdity of book banning. Arnold is passionate about planes and can't believe other kids in his class don't want to read about
Tiny Good Things
By Gabrielle Tozer & Sophie Beer Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray ‘Tiny Good Things’ comes from the dream team who brought us ‘Before We Met’, Gabrielle Tozer and Sophie Beer. Each brings a sense of wonder to the early parenthood experience, particularly
Costa’s Garden: Fruit (Costa’s Garden, #2)
By Costa Georgiadis & Brenna Quinlan Reviewed by Margarite Igras Costa Georgiadis, the presenter of the ABC Gardening Australia show, has written this follow up book in the Costa’s Garden series. His first book focussed on the importance and joys of flowers.
The Umbrella
By Niki Foreman & Binny Talib Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Amidst the copious books about ‘fitting in’ and ‘being yourself’ Niki Foreman and Binny Talib have succeeded in creating a fresh take on the topic with their picture book, The Umbrella.
Celebration Festival
By Alysia Kelly & Ruth-Mary Smith Reviewed by Meg Rowe Evie loves celebrations so when she is asked to judge her local communities Celebration Festival, she is excited - and nervous. How will she be able to choose a winner? With her
The Girl in the Painting
By Dee White & Sarah Anthony Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Dee White is an award-winning, international author of more than 25 books for children and young adults, including The Hullabaloo about Elephant Poo and Beyond Belief. She has a passion for history and
WANTED: The Cutest Baby in the World
By Davina Bell & Sarah Zweck Reviewed by Zewlan Moor You might be surprised to hear that this picture book was quite controversial at our Last Tuesday Book Club (for adult readers of children's books).. How so? Written by much-loved children’s book author
Fearless
By Kelly Canby Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Kelly Canby’s latest release, Fearless, continues to showcase her triple-threat picture book talent for words, illustrations, and epic spread design that becomes an integral component of the storytelling. At the heart of this story
Where Would You Go?
By Allison Lester & Jane Godwin and the children at Yalingbu Yirramboi- The Royal Children's Hospital School Reviewed by Sandy Driessens “Explore the magic of imagination with the children of The Royal Children’s Hospital as they wonder where everyone at the hospital might
What Do You Call Your Mum?
By Ashleigh Barton & Martina Heiduczek Reviewed by Barbara Braxton In every country around the world are mums – some short, some tall. Though they go by different names, we love them one and all. Whether it's Mummy, Mama, Mum or Ma, or a word
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
