Mulga Bill’s Bicycle: Poem
By A B Paterson Illustrated by Kilmeny and Deborah Niland Reviewed by Mia Macrossan This gorgeous new edition of the classic children’s picture book is celebrating 50 years in print. The Niland sisters have illustrated many children's picture books over the years and
Poetry Books for Children of all Ages – A Sampler
A new resource list compiled by Mia Macrossan It is in poetry that the child discovers the possibilities of language – its range, its flexibility, its infinite variety, and these anthologies provide a broad range of the poetry experience. Here is
100 Ways to Fly
by Michelle Taylor reviewed by Maria Parenti-Baldey 100 Ways to Fly is a collection of easy paced relatable poems which allows you to fly through your day with a light heart. Selecting a poem is easy with seven catchy headings in the contents
This Is Home: Essential Australian Poems For Children
selected by Jackie French illustrated by Tania McCartney reviewed by Mia Macrossan This beautifully produced book aims to to introduce young readers to the pleasures of poetry and to 'represent as many threads of our diverse past and culture as possible'. That is
