How Big is the Sky?
By Kimberley Brown Reviewed by Margarite Igras Kimberly Brown has used her skills as an illustrator to craft her first picture book about the various instruments we use to measure…
Lucky’s star : the story of a meteorite
By Mark Greenwood Illustrated by Lucia Masciullo Reviewed by Mia Macrossan It’s 1969 in the sleepy country town of Murchison when, while Lucky is milking the cows, a meteorite hurls…
Rakali of the Riverbank
By Stephanie Owen Reeder & Rachel Gregg Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Stephanie Owen Reeder is the author of over 20 historical and environmental books for children, including Trouble in the…
Everglade 1: Rise of the Witch
By Kitty Black Illustrated by Rebecca Crane Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This is Australian author Kitty Black’s debut middle grade novel. She is best known to date for her many…
Cock-a-Doodle-Doo!
By Pamela Allen Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Pamela Allen is in her 90th year and still creating marvellous picture books. Since her first publication in 1980, her picture books have…
Alexander’s Outing
By Pamela Allen Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Since her first publication in 1980, New Zealander Pamela Allen’s picture books have enchanted generations of children around the world, and have garnered…
The Bin Monster
By Annabelle Hale Reviewed by Margarite Igras Annabelle Hale has written and illustrated a fun picture book about a well-known Australian topic that we all have experienced. Those pesky birds…
Meet the Author: Sandhya Parappukkaran
By Lauren Spencer Sandhya is a children’s author who believes owning one’s cultural identity cultivates happy, holistic people. She lives in Brisbane and works as a library assistant in a…
The Last Egg
By Sophie Laguna & Jess Racklyeft Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray The Last Egg, by Sophie Laguna and Jess Racklyeft, is a beautifully crafted picture book that explores themes of…
The Mushroom in the Sky
Written by Jackie French Reviewed by Jenny Ruge The Mushroom in the Sky is the latest in a long line of exceptional and thought-provoking stories from multi-award winner Jackie French.…
The Silken Thread
Written and illustrated by Gabrielle Wang Reviewed by Jenny Ruge From the 2022-2023 Australian Children’s Laureate, Gabrielle Wang, comes another heartfelt tale of love and loss, friendship and family. The…
Filling in the Map: Exploring Inland Australia
By Carole Wilkinson Reviewed by Mia Macrossan Carole Wilkinson is a prolific author perhaps best known for her Dragonkeeper series but she has an impressive list of non-fiction titles to…
The Giant
By Sophie Masson & Lorena Carrington Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray The Giant is a new release from Sophie Masson and Lorena Carrington, who previously collaborated on the exquisite Satin…
Finn and the Pen
By David Lawrence Illustrated by P.J. Reece with Cherie Dignam Reviewed by Meg Rowe The Pen is back! When Finn, a music loving, story writing 11-year-old orphan, discovers the pen…
Washpool
By Lisa Fuller Reviewed by Lauren Spencer Washpool is the second novel by Lisa Fuller, a Wulli Wulli woman and award-winning writer. Unlike the darker mysteries of her previous YA…
Our Infinite Fates
By Laura Steven Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey In an unnamed land, Our Infinite Fates begins centuries ago and introduces a young bride and groom as their wedding is brought to…
Meet the Author: Ashleigh Barton
Ashleigh Barton is a prolific Australian writer for children, whose infectious enthusiasm for reading and creative expression makes her a hit with adults and children alike at schools and festivals.…
The Susurrus
By Genevieve Young Evans & Cate James Reviewed by Margarite Igras Genevieve Young-Evans has written a playful story with a strange title that is sure to attract the interest of…
Moonlight and Dust
By Jasmin McGaughey Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey Moonlight and Dust is the debut Young Adult novel from Torres Strait Islander author Jasmin McGaughey. Paired with the magic and drama of…
The Great Dawn Choir
By Sarah Speedie & Cindy Lane Reviewed by Sandy Driessens “Each day the Great Dawn Choir greets the morning sun. Together in the growing light, their voices join as one.…
The Enchantment of Golden Eagle
By Margaret Wild & Stephen Michael King Reviewed by Lara Cain Gray Margaret Wild and Stephen Michael King need little introduction to fans of Australian picture books. Each has an…
Parrot Palace
by Susanne Gervay with Pooja Mathur Illustrated by Sarah Tabassum Reviewed by Meg Rowe With a host of books and awards to her name Susanne Gervay is a master storyteller…
Book Links News August 2025
Here is the latest roundup of all that is interesting, exciting, important in children’s literature in our part of the world. Book events early as they often sell out. Book…
All the Beautiful Things wins 2025 Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction
By Mia Macrossan Congratulations to Katrina Nannestad whose book All the Beautiful Things has won this year’s Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction. This is the third time that…
A Box Full of Murders
Written by Janice Hallet Reviewed by Sandy Driessens Ava’s and Luke’s parents have separated. Ava lives with Mum and Luke lives with Dad, but when Luke finds a Top Secret…
We Used to be Magic
By Bea Ingalls Reviewed by Lucie Rose We Used to Be Magic is a glamourous drama romance set in the fashion filled streets of New York City. A few months…
Eleanor Jones is Playing with Fire
By Amy Doak Reviewed by Tyrion Perkins When I heard there was a third book in the Eleanor Jones series, I jumped at the chance to review it. Each book…
Hedgehog or Echidna?
Animals who are the same . . . but different! By Ashleigh Barton & Amandine Thomas Reviewed by Barbara Braxton Hedgehog and Echidna stop in their shuffly tracks when they meet each…
Invisible Boys
By Holden Sheppard. Reviewed by Alison McCaffrey Gritty. Raw. Honest. Powerful. Devastating. All words that come to mind while reading this multi-award-winning debut novel by WA author Holden Sheppard. Set…
Meet the Author: Amelia Mellor talks about her new book The Wicked Ship
By Mia Macrossan Amelia’s debut novel The Grandest Bookshop in the World, inspired by Melbourne’s real Cole’s Book Arcade was an original mix of detailed history and fantasy and was…

