Kids' Book Review

Ryel and his dad officially become a blended family when they move into Lonnie’s house.  Luckily, her twins Harry and Darcy, are already close friends with Ryel as they go to school toget...

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An alphabet book with a difference, Alphabetter is here to teach you more than just your letters.  It’s a book to inspire and support you, providing 26 ways to be the best you. Like being ...

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We’ve grouped together some of the many book lists we’ve shared over recent years, in case you missed them the first time around. WE HOPE THEY INSPIRE YOU TO PICK UP A BOOK YOU’VE NOT ...

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We all make mistakes and on the day that James visited the museum, he made a big one that came with consequences. One toy was missing from the shelf of James’ miniature collection. When he...

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The thing about children is that unless they are Peter Pan, they grow up. Unfortunate for us if one of them happens to be a Junior Reviewer.  Fortunately, there are still plenty of kids who...

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I am an everyday Mum with a passion for books but I’m also a Mum with a passion for advocating for books to read to children about current issues, acceptance, and inclusion. So, in saying th...

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Combine two of Australia’s most accomplished authors with one of Australia’s most well-known periods of history, slew in the complex dynamics of friendship, loyalty and family fidelity, flav...

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The Great Australian Science Book, another great title from the CSIRO, is about science big and small. It's a journey through the human body, planet earth, and the universe, along with the con...

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This book is special in many ways, not least of which are the tiny, embossed silver stars that glitter their way across the cover. From here, things just get even more gorgeous. On the warm, su...

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Name: Imogen Hartland Describe your illustration style in ten words or less. Bold, bright, and playful cobblings of colour! What items are an essential part of your creative space? Scissor...

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I find bushrangers captivating and Captain Thunderbolt is no different.  Known as the ‘gentleman bushranger’, it is believed that Captain Thunderbolt never shot anyone. In Captain Thunderb...

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Mish and Connie are cousins. Connie and Bella are close friends, and all are in Year Seven at the same school. It is just after lockdown. Bella receives a text meant for Connie from Mish, whic...

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From award-winning author Hayley Lawrence, this coming-of-age story speaks in a strong, vulnerable voice to teenage readers. It’s a powerful narrative that will evoke compassion and empathy in...

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Jeff the Giraffe: The Great Escape is a rhyming adventure picture book, written by Amelia McInerney and illustrated in expressive style by Alexandra Colombo. When Jeff the giraffe decides to ...

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Time To Rest is a gorgeous and heartfelt Australian lullaby. ‘The sun is sinking low, my darling, The birds are in their nests. And you have spent the day exploring So now it’s time to re...

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In the deepest, darkest jungle, in among the trees lives a python known as Julius, who really loves to squeeze. Julius is a wonderful, generous squeezer who loves nothing more than to hug ...

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How do you explain what the past, present and future mean? Tracey Dembo and Lucinda Gifford have created a book to do just that using the creative process of making a book. They put themselves ...

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Excitement abounds with the arrival of the new Bluey illustrated chapter book series for young readers. Within the wonderful, imaginative world of games that Bluey and her family play toget...

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1. Tell us something hardly anyone knows about you.  My dream job is to be on Play School. 2. What is your nickname? Sam, Sammy, Samba, Boundy, Smellen, Sambam, Bambi, Sebsy, SEMB… I am q...

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In a world that often feels like it's not built for everyone, Square Me, Round World: Stories of growing up in a world not built for you offers a refreshing and insightful perspective on the liv...

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Written in rhyming verse, Belinda Landsberry’s timeless story is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with this Special Edition. A luxurious cloth cover embraces the contents, which start wit...

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Name: Rachael Robertson DESCRIBE YOUR ILLUSTRATION STYLE IN TEN WORDS OR LESS. Bright, bold, textured painted paper collage with mixed media madness. WHAT ITEMS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF YOU...

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Mitchell is born with eczema. Every precaution taken to stop his itching, fails. When school begins, children stay away from him believing that what he has is contagious, although it isn’...

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Grief and loss can be a difficult subject for anyone. Duck, Death and the Tulip, written and illustrated by Wolf Erlbruch, is a unique exploration of these often challenging subjects.  > In ...

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Our lucky winner is ... JOSEPH SPAGNOLO, NSW Congratulations! You have a set of the epic portal-series, Seven Wherewithal Way including the recently released, third book, Over The Mountai...

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