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…
The Midlands
By Kate Gordon Reviewed by Margaret McKay-Lowndes Kate Gordon is the award winning author of not only Aster’s Good Right Things which won the CBCA Children’s Book of the Year…
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…
Romeo V Juliet
By R A Spratt Reviewed by Jenny Ruge R.A Spratt is a prolific author in the junior fiction and middle grade space, with numerous best-selling books in the Nanny Piggins…
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…
Running in Circles
By Shivaun Palozza Reviewed by Sue Wright Shivaun is a popular writer of YA and middle grade novels which include Summer of Shipwrecks, Meet Me at the Moon Tree, A…
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…
Raised by Wolves
By Tristan Bancks Reviewed by Sue Wright Tristan is the acclaimed author of Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention, Cop & Robber, Scar Town, Nit Boy and Ginger Meggs. His books for upper middle grade and young…
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…
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…
The Shadow Bride
By Shelby Mahurin Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey Celie was just a girl. Then she was a Bride of Death. Now she has died and come back. Michal, king of the…
The Last Word
By A. L. Tait Reviewed by Annaleise Byrd Scholastic’s new Two Hearts series is a collection of standalone novels written by well-known Australian authors and marketed as ‘All the sugar…
Our History: A House Divided
By Clare Hallifax Reviewed by Margaret McKay-Lowndes November 11, 1975 is a date etched vividly into the minds of many Australians, not only because of Remembrance Day, but also because…
Nerds VS Aliens
By Barry Jonsberg Reviewed by Lauren Spencer Originally from Liverpool, England, Barry Jonsberg is an award-winning Australian author of children’s and young adult fiction. One of his most notable works,…
Kep Barna Water Creatures
By Jayden Boundry & Tyrown Waigana Reviewed by Sophia Evans Kep Barna: Water Creatures is book two in the Noongar First Words series. This book invites babies and toddlers to discover…
Dungzilla
Written and illustrated By James Foley This edition colouring by Paulina Gamez Reviewed by Sophia Evans DUNGZILLA is a hilarious, action-packed graphic novel that follows the shenanigans of the world’s…
Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir
By Georgina Chadderton Reviewed by Annaleise Byrd Georgina Chadderton is a freelance cartoonist from Adelaide. Her debut graphic novel, Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir, is set in the early 2000s…
Behind the Picture Book Exhibition Launched
by Mia Macrossan It was a hectic but wonderful day yesterday when all the artists came to the Richared Randall Art Studio to set up their exhibition Behind the Picture…
The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire
By Anna Fiteni Reviewed by Lucille Rose The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna Fiteni is a contemporary fantasy book following eldest daughter Sabrina Parry who, after her father’s…
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…
This Season’s Draft
By Jason Gent Reviewed by Annaleise Byrd Jason Gent lives in Brisbane with his wife and two daughters. His debut YA verse novel, This Season’s Draft, was a 2026 CBCA…
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…
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…
Book Links April Newsletter
Here is the latest in what’s happening in the KidLit sphere compiled by the indefatigable Jenny Stubbs, essential reading for anyone interested and working in Australian children’s literature. BOOK LINKS…
The Man From Snowy River: Australian Classics for Little Ones
Written By Banjo Paterson Edited by Kathryn England Illustrated by Cate James Reviewed by Sophia Evans The Man From Snowy River by Banjo Paterson is a well-known Australian classic poem…
Meet the Author: Brenton Cullen
By Mia Macrossan Brenton Cullen is thrilled to publishing his debut middle grade novel The Prime Minister Problem, a book about a quiet kid who unexpectedly achieves much. He lives…
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…
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…
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.…
Anders and the Mountain: Anders 4
By Gregory Mackay Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Gregory Mackay is a graphic artist and creator who has here produced the fourth in his highly popular cosy graphic novel series. Previous…
