Frané Lessac is an award winning artist, illustrator and author of children’s books, (inc. The Greatest Liar on Earth). In 2010 she was awarded The Muriel Barwell Award for Distinguished Service to Children’s Literature. Frané is also a National Year of Reading Ambassador for Western Australia. My Book Corner is delighted to present our…
Author of Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts, Happy Thoughts Are EveryWhere & Actually I Can, Nicky Johnston is a passionate advocator for helping educators understand the effects of mental health issues on children. Nicky not only believes that more support is needed for parents of young children dealing with anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders – she…
My Book Corner loved Potato Music and Kip by Christina Booth. Both books are very different, but both reveal a depth of talent that we adored. Hugest thanks to Christina for popping into My Book Corner today … Tell us about you in 25 words or less. Author / Illustrator; mum of three, wife of…
Interviewing Boori Monty Pryor, Australia’s first Children’s Laureate, for My Book Corner was an honour and a real highlight of my ‘work’. Boori is a friendly, chatty and inspiring man who, on the day I spoke to him, had just completed three performances at schools – but still made time to speak to me. His…
The Elf on the Shelf is a quirky Christmas activity that is fast becoming a tradition in many households – it has taken America by storm due to the way it has tapped in to the imagination of thousands of families, endearing their children and creating a fun activity. 2012 sees the elf’s arrival in…
Delighted to welcome prolific illustrator Freya Blackwood to My Book Corner.
To celebrate the official publication date of Specs for Rex I was honoured that Yasmeen agreed to pop into My Book Corner.
Katherine Battersby is the talented author and illustrator of the endearing picture books Squish Rabbit and Brave Squish Rabbit. Absorbing, enchanting and sporting a fabulous squishy cover they made their way on to
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…