2022-10-12 04:14
A Little Spark is a delightful book that is warm and heartbreaking at the same time. It is about growing up, relationships and family.
Caitlyn Carson is a 13 year old girl who liv… Read More
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2022-09-28 06:25
Wild Bush Days is a historical adventure story that takes us back in time to tell us an inspiring tale based on a little-known lady bushranger – Jessie Hickman.
“Ther… Read More
2022-09-01 04:34
Lionel Poops is a funny board book with quirky humour that reads perfectly for a young audience who may be in need of some toilet training tips.
Lionel is bouncing on the tramp… Read More
2022-08-23 00:50
The Comet is an incredible book with phenomenal illustrations about home and belonging.
Nyla and her father live a fun beautiful life near the sea ‘where the trees tower… Read More
2022-08-01 05:27
Great and Small is an incredibly cute book about the underdog (or under-unicorn, I should say). It proves how important it is to give things a shot, and the significance of inclusion and… Read More
2022-07-15 06:06
You may be familiar with the humble blobfish – the animal that has been deemed by some as the ‘Ugliest Animal in the World’ (a harsh and cruel title, at that). But what… Read More
2022-07-01 04:15
Seal Child is a book about a child who gets lost after a bad storm, and goes on a long journey, but manages to find a friend along the way.
This small child, the protagonist of… Read More
2022-06-17 05:25
V.E. Schwab’s new novel Gallant is a gothic tale that mixes a range of genres, from middle grade to YA, and mystery to horror, that will intrigue and win over the hearts of whoever… Read More
2022-05-30 05:40
The days where you can walk into a shop and buy a pet are long gone, but in this Emporium, Mr Price is selling pets, and you would not believe the mischief he gets up to. He might s… Read More
2022-05-22 09:41
Little Matilda is a sweet book all about an adorable little kitten who just wants to make a friend!
‘Little Matilda was terribly bored, and its hard to be good when you&rsqu… Read More
2022-04-28 01:12
We all know that most bunnies are adorable and fluffy and generally like frolicking around the woods, handing out chocolate easter eggs and occasionally befriending little baby deer&hell… Read More
2022-04-12 07:18
The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic that has stood the test of time. First published in 1922, this timeless story still captivates stories and hearts across the world with the stunning sto… Read More
2022-03-16 01:02
Frank and Bert is a gorgeous and playful book about friendship, hide and seek and playing fair.
The story is narrated by Frank the fox, who introduces us to his best friend … Read More
2022-03-16 00:03
Piano Fingers is a melodic book by brilliant author/illustrator extraordinaire Caroline Magerl. It’s a story about two sisters and creating music.
Bea comes from a big mu… Read More
2022-03-02 04:17
How much do you know about tractoring? Do you have a little one obsessed with everything farming? Then this is the book for them! Sally Sutton is a master of informative easy to read boo… Read More
2022-02-24 01:36
We all know that going to school can feel like entering a jungle, and sometimes it feels like it could be full of wild animals. Well, imagine if you went to school and it WAS full of wil… Read More
2022-02-19 02:04
How to Make a Bird is an award-winning book that is genuinely stunning, poetic and everything beautiful. Mostly, it is a story for creators.
‘To make a bird…’… Read More
2022-02-03 09:31
The dynamic duo of Laura and Philip Bunting are back with this wonderful new book that has perfect timing for coming back to school. This fun creative guide to going back to school will… Read More
2021-11-18 09:40
Trick Number Two is a new book from popular creators Nick Bland and Stephen Michael King (their second team up I believe! The first being The Magnificent Tree), and is a magical story ab… Read More
2021-11-11 05:09
Happy Hoppy Home is an adorable story about a family of rabbits who go on a journey to find the right place to live, and who discover what home means along the way.
Papa Hare and… Read More
2021-11-01 05:31
Fearless with Dad is a story that features all the things we get up to with our dads!
‘With my dad, I can be anything’
The story follows a little boy as he lists al… Read More
2021-10-21 03:29
My First Book of Aussie Animals is a beautifully designed lift-the-flap board book that features a search for a range of Australian animals.
The story is quite simple, but I r… Read More
2021-10-17 06:00
He was Tremendously Scary and Extraordinarily Hairy is a gorgeous wordless picture book about not letting your fears keep you from living.
The story begins when a young girl embar… Read More
2021-10-07 19:45
Everyone is familiar with the dreaded bin chicken. They do have quite the reputation these days, the poor ibis. This sequel to the popular “Bin Chicken” book by the same auth… Read More
2021-10-04 05:23
Ash is back again in this sequel to her original book Ash Dresses Her Friends, and the sweet little bird in a red jacket is learning all about tea.
Ash and her grandpa are sitting… Read More
2021-09-13 06:21
I Wonder is a thoughtful book about a little boat that got left behind. It has themes of environmentalism and shows how every action and step can contribute to something special… Read More
2021-09-05 06:45
Three dinosaur kids are sitting around bored with nothing to do – but that’s about to change when their dads come bursting out of the forest with a whole day of wild adventur… Read More
2021-08-24 10:41
Today I have a different kind of review – a quick classic review. This was created due to a collaborative post for The Best Children’s Books of All Time’ with the wonde… Read More
2021-08-19 07:31
Today I’m doing a double review today with the second and third instalments of the Carly Mills – Pioneer Girl books. I read the first one of these last year and thoroughly en… Read More
2021-08-03 05:01
How NOT to annoy mum is a funny story by the dynamic duo that is comedian Dave Hughes and Holly Ife, with fun bright illustrations by the popular illustrator Heath McKenzie. This is a fo… Read More
2021-07-09 05:27
It’s NADOIC Week, and in light of celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, I figured it would be appropriate to revi… Read More
2021-07-01 04:18
Move that Mountain is a unique symbolic tale about working together to overcome big challenges.
“We can’t move that mountain”
The story begins with a few puf… Read More
2021-06-29 04:20
The Little Pirate Queen is a swashbuckling adventure story about a little girl Lucy who goes on a journey to find a secret island, and discovers many things along the way from friendship… Read More
2021-05-31 21:46
Rosie and her friends are back at it again in the next book in the Song Bird Series, Drought rescue, where in outback Australia they will have to deal with evil villains, empty water hol… Read More
2021-05-25 05:31
Amira’s Suitcase is a bitter-sweet, yet hopeful, story about a young girl living in poverty who makes an incredible discovery that will take her on a journey of growth and friendsh… Read More
2021-05-18 04:24
No one likes bedtime (well not kids anyway), and that’s because Bedtime is Boring! David Campbell’s second book featuring the bunny family is hilarious and incredibly relatab… Read More
2021-05-11 10:41
There are all kinds of mums in the world who can do all kinds of incredible things… But what makes your mum, The Best Mum?
This book follows an unnamed protagonist as s… Read More
2021-04-28 04:32
Penguins can’t fly, but that doesn’t stop Vernon the Penguin from giving it his absolute best shot.
“As soon as Vernon hatched from his egg, he knew he wanted t… Read More
2021-04-20 04:08
Bears can do all kinds of things, but one thing they can’t do, is in fact, wear shoes. Bears Don’t Wear Shoes is a really sweet and funny story about friendship.
Chee… Read More
2021-04-13 04:36
Dandy and Dazza is an adorable book about friendship and being different.
Dandy and Dazza are two pooches who couldn’t be less alike. Dandy is a ‘five star food s… Read More
2021-03-25 09:49
Three Dancing Frogs is a stunning book set on a night in the bush when a special performance is about to take place.
Frogs are not normally the animal that comes into mind whe… Read More
2021-03-23 05:07
One Lone Swallow is a calming peaceful book that travels back in time to watch the journey of a single bird through ancient streets.
Florence, Italy, around 1805, at twilight
One L… Read More
2021-03-18 03:14
Wow, wow, WOW.
This book is brilliant. I loved it so much. I think it is up there with one of the cleverest books I’ve read, and I would say my new all time favourite middle gra… Read More
2021-03-02 02:39
Busting! by Aaron Blabey is a hilarious and relatable story about being absolutely dying to go to the toilet.
Busting! has everything that makes Aaron Blabey’s story so… Read More
2021-02-25 04:24
What a fabulous book.
Everything about this book grabbed me. The title, the cover and the setting – which happen to be a place I love and where I lived for many years of my lif… Read More
2021-02-21 19:49
10 Naughty Numbats is a fun and engaging counting book that is perfect for reading out loud and features all kinds of Australian animals.
This is a great book that reads well… Read More
2021-02-16 02:09
This was SUCH a cool book.
This is the first ever graphic novel I’ve reviewed AND read. I loved it so much I’m really keen to read more.
I felt this book so much. I h… Read More
2021-02-06 03:58
Into the Wild is a wonderful book with sparse text and all things outdoors that is about a boy and his journeys in the wild.
‘Roman was a lone Wanderer’
Roman loves be… Read More
2021-02-02 03:58
Give Me Some Space! is all about a little girl who loves space and wants to go on a galactic journey to discover all the secrets of the universe.
Una loves spaces. Like, a lot. … Read More
2021-01-28 03:27
My Summer with Grandad is a sweet book that features a little boy, his grandad, and an unlikely new friend.
The story follows a little boy Eric who is excited to spend the summer… Read More
2021-01-26 02:12
Pig is back at it again in Pig the Blob – a fun and hilarious book by Aaron Blabey about one shockingly lazy pooch.
Fans of the books will get the cleverness of this page!… Read More
2021-01-19 03:40
Ghost Bear is a story by the popular TV host, award-winning filmmaker, writer, comedian and artist Paul McDermott (I remember him most fondly from ‘Good News Week’) – a… Read More
2021-01-04 04:24
Scary Bird is a clever story about being new and scary and accepting people. It follows the idea that everything is scary when it is unknown… and how to go about changing it… Read More
2020-12-08 01:26
Ruby and Graham is an adorable woodland story all about being yourself.
Love love love the endpapers!
Ruby the squirrel loves to have fun – she is out there and the life… Read More
2020-12-03 02:13
Stupid Carrots is a funny and super relatable story that has become a fast favourite in our household.
The story begins with a very familiar sentence that I’ve probably… Read More
2020-10-07 01:54
The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Crumbling Castle is a book for all the little cooks out there who love cakes. It is a fun easy to read middle grade/chapter book with lots of quir… Read More
2020-09-30 21:49
The Sloth and the Dinglewot is a sweet story that follows the journey of one little sloth Samuel as he steps out of his comfort zone.
Samuel the sloth loves hanging out with… Read More
2020-09-23 03:33
Philip Buntings new picture book Who Am I? is a unique book that is perfect for inquisitive kids who always ask the question “why?!”
This is a super special book t… Read More
2020-09-12 03:54
A Boy and a Ball is a poignant moving story about refugees that will start conversations and encourage kids to understand the plight of people around the world.
The story beg… Read More
2020-08-20 03:22
Ten Little Figs is a beautiful story that features everything Australian told in fabulous whimsical sing-song style that will keep you and the little ones captivated to the very end… Read More
2020-07-29 11:28
The Thirteenth Home of Noah Bradley is an original engaging middle grade book with a bit of a magic and a lot of heart.
Noah Bradley is a pretty normal kid, the only thing is, he… Read More
2020-07-25 02:08
Boo Loves Books is an incredibly sweet story about a girl who doesn’t really like books – until she meets a friend who helps her overcome her worries.
“Every… Read More
2020-07-14 04:02
As apart of Books on Tour’s next blog tour – our feature books this week are something a little different… not one book, but two! And even better, they are apart of a… Read More
2020-07-12 02:08
Okay. I love this book. Little girls and boys, be prepared to witness the cutest book you will ever read. I even like saying the title out loud as it rolls of the tongue- Coco Big City K… Read More
2020-07-02 03:34
Chloe Harris, author illustrator, recently released her picture book Henry Turnip (published by Walker Books) last month. Henry Turnip is a story about a introverted Panda who likes thi… Read More
2020-06-30 03:05
Oh Henry Turnip, from the moment I lay eyes on your little panda face, I was in love. This is a beautiful book with a special main character and brilliant illustrations that is all about… Read More
2020-06-27 14:22
The Eye of Ra is a fast paced fun action filled story that is super riveting and incredibly enjoyable to read.
The story follows siblings Sarah and John, who are about to move to… Read More
2020-06-18 04:54
In My Dreams is a brilliantly bright coloured book with stunning stand out illustrations and a lovely sleepy story.
Scaly fabulous end papers galore
The story is simple but wo… Read More
2020-06-13 03:36
Liarbird is a hilarious story about a bird – a lyrebird – who loves to lie and doesn’t care what trouble it gets him in.
Love me some beautiful endpapers.
L… Read More
2020-06-02 02:18
Extraordinary is a stunning book about something that everyone can relate to and appreciate at the moment – finding the magic in every day.
“Have you ever had an extr… Read More
2020-05-28 02:04
Bear Was There is a unique thoughtful book perfect to read on an autumn day.
“The first thing mouse felt was love”
Mouse grows up with the warmth and care of its m… Read More
2020-05-19 02:17
Carly Mills is about to head off to boarding school and is exploring Sydney with her new friend Dora when an exchange at a museum leads to the discovery of some shawls. And when she step… Read More
2020-05-14 01:48
Caz Goodwin is a Melbourne-based award-winning author who writes picture books, short stories, poetry and junior fiction. Her work has been published internationally and illustrated by G… Read More
2020-05-12 03:03
Daisy Runs Wild sees the return of a cheeky koala from the popular book – Lazy Daisy. In this sequel, instead of Daisy being a lazy bugger, she is off on the run and poor Jasper c… Read More
2020-04-30 02:12
Nop is a visually stunning, award-winning book about a little lonely teddy bear that is beautiful and at times, a little heart breaking.
‘Nop was not plush in places. He ha… Read More
2020-04-25 03:54
Forever Home is a perfect bedtime book that will leave you and the little ones feeling warm and fuzzy.
It is a simple rhyming story about love and home. It is lovely and sweet… Read More
2020-04-23 01:18
Ella is disheartened when her best friend, Zoe, tells her she is going to be attending the prestigious Eden College. But on a whim, Ella decides to apply for a scholarship and to her sur… Read More
2020-04-21 02:42
Okay, so this is one of those books that I just can’t get enough of. Every page, every word, every illustration – I just adored it! It is a beautiful whimsical rhyming story… Read More
2020-04-15 16:50
Wendy Willow Water Ballerina is a story all about synchronised swimming. It is proud and passionate and quite informative about a sport that is not particularly well known (well –… Read More
2020-04-12 19:18
The Koala from Koala Bare is back in Jackie French and Matt Shanks newest heart warming picture book all about being the best.
“I am TOP of every tree! Top is always best to… Read More
2020-04-09 00:20
The bad chicken is exactly that – a bad guy. He does all the things you want to blame someone else for. This is one hilarious story about a cheeky chicken who can’t be caught… Read More
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