Tangki Tjuta Donkeys is a wonderful bilingual story. It’s told first in Pitjantjatjara, then English, with each page featuring both languages. The words are illustrated using special sculptures created by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers. They’re made from grasses and are […]
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Book Review of Willa of Dark HollowThe Children’s Book Review Written by Robert Beatty Ages 8-12 | 384 Pages Publisher: Disney Hyperion | ISBN-13: 978-1368007603 What to Expect: Family, Conservation, Nature, Belonging, Magic Reminiscent of the classic film Ferngully, Willa […]
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Published by Dial Books Summary: Annabelle’s not super excited about starting sixth grade. It’s her last year at the Lab School, where she knows her other classmates a little too well after six years in school together. But this year […]
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Book Review of Tales of a Traveling Nurse: Is This My Home?Sponsored | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Sheri Sturniolo Illustrated by Shay Larby Ages 4-8 | 22 Pages Publisher: Made for Me | ISBN-13: […]
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Aside from the groovy sounding title, the thing that strikes you first about debut author, Alision Stegert’s Boogie Woogie Bird, is the jaw dropping detail of Sandra Severgnini’s illustrations. I have known and lived with curlews, notably, the Bush stone […]
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Published by Random House Graphic Summary: Jen and her family continue the story started in Stepping Stones. She and her mom have settled into the routine of life on Peapod Farm with her mother’s boyfriend Walter. Walter’s daughters Andy and […]
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Book Review of First Steps, First SnowSponsored | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Written by Harriet Hodgson Illustrated by Carol Hill Quirk Ages 5-7 | 36 Pages Publisher: BQB Publishing | ISBN-13: 9781952782619 What to Expect: Nature, […]
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Emotions can sometimes be overwhelming, or you might not know how to deal with what you’re feeling. What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say is all about this. It’s a collection of situations and experiences which are depicted […]
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Published by Dottir Press Summary: 11-year-old Dawn has recently been sexually assaulted by her 22-year-old cousin. When the story opens, she has just told her mother and sibling Billie. Everyone has different reactions. Dawn sometimes feels like she has left […]
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An interview with M.H. Clark and Beya Rebaï in partnership with Compendium, Inc.The Children’s Book Review There can never be enough books in the world to celebrate and encourage unconditional love. Award-winning writer and poet M.H. Clark‘s heartfelt words combine […]
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