Anthony Browne is a British author- illustrator who has produced over fifty books for children. He is also a former British Children’s laureate. In his latest book, Ernest the Elephant, the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous, brimming with colour and detail. […]
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It’s that time of the year when school is out and there are no more exams. For seven blissful days there are no curfews, rules or parents telling them what to do. This coming of age novel introduces us to […]
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Book 2 in the Butter O’Bryan Mysteries finds us at Howlers Beach in 1932 during the Depression. Dr O’Bryan is away with Gil on a journey of repair, recovery and healing after the boy contracts polio. At the Very Small […]
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Having an engaging book that will both entertain and teach little ones is always a bonus, whether at school or at home. This is a vibrant rhyming romp through the heart of Australia, exploring the traditional home of the Anangu […]
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Australia’s longest-running comic strip is Ginger Meggs, which was first created in 1921 by Jimmy Bancks. Now his great great nephew, author Tristan Bancks has created four new Ginger Meggs stories to celebrate 100 years of Ginger Meggs. They’ve been […]
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Gardening is loads of fun, but there can be a lot to it, and sometimes it’s tricky. With Little Environmentalist: Gardening, you’ll have everything you need to get your garden started. Find out how plants grow, how to plan a garden […]
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Marlow Brown is still trying to discover what she wants to be. In the first book, Marlow Brown: Scientist in the Making, she found science stimulating. Now she is back in Marlow Brown: Magician in the Making, interested in another […]
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Our lucky winner is… Liz Dorrington, WA Congratulations! You have won a copy of the gorgeous new picture book, Florence & Fox by Zanni Louise and Anna Pignataro. Enjoy! Thank you to ALL who entered. We had some very interesting […]
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Do you like fish? What about weird and wonderful trivia? Then Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts About Fascinating Fish is a book you will love. It’s a rhyming, non-fiction picture book, particularly suitable for young children. The text by Debra […]
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I really enjoyed this quirky alternate-history fantasy novel. Set in the US in 1800’s, where America is at war with Bonaparte’s France, the story follows the adventures of thirteen-year-old Clover Elkins. It has beautifully detailed line drawings by Karin Rytter […]
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