Category: Picture Book Reviews

  • On The Day You Were Born

    Emma Perry

    The first stand out feature of this adorable picture book is that it looks at the arrival of a new baby from the father’s point of view. A refreshing and welcome perspective from the talented Margaret Wild. I also love how On The Day You Were Born truly embraces mindfulness. Stopping, looking and appreciating. On…

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  • Shhh! Don’t Wake the Royal Baby!

    Emma Perry

    The imminent arrival of the Duke and Duchess’ bundle of joy is generating much excitement in many corners. Not surprising that the energy has created a slew of wonderful picture books. You’ll soon see why Shhh! Don’t Wake the Royal Baby! made it on to My Book Corner … Babies cry. Fact. However, babies in…

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  • Alfie’s Search For Destiny

    Emma Perry

    David Hardy, the author and illustrator of Magabala’s latest publication, has worked for over 8 years at the amazing Walt Disney Animations Studios. Impressive, huh?! This talented Australian’s work can be seen in films such as The Lion King 3, Lilo & Stitch 2, The Little Mermaid and Tarzan II. No wonder that his latest…

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  • What’s the Matter Aunty May?

    Emma Perry

    What’s the Matter Aunty May? is a funny, rhyme filled adventure, from Peter Friend. Good intentions don’t always lead to best the outcomes, and unfortunately poor Aunty May discovers this during a very chaotic day indeed. Our little narrator, decked out in bow tie, begins this by story sipping a cup of tea whilst asking…

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  • A Forest

    Emma Perry

      A Forest. Beautifully simple. Deceptively clever. Utterly absorbing. Hard to believe this is Marc Martin’s debut picture book. Stunning. ‘There once was a forest.’ are the words adorning the first page – surrounded by beautifully simple trees in a delightful array of green and brown hues. The ‘thick, lush woodland’ gradually attracts the attention…

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  • Somebody’s House

    Emma Perry

    Somebody’s House is the latest children’s picture book from the oh so talented Katrina Germein. This Australian author has a delightful way with words – you have read My Dad Think’s He’s Funny haven’t you?! Ever ambled down a street, observing the different houses, with your imagination working out who lives there? Then this book…

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  • King Pig

    Emma Perry

    Now we are, unashamedly, big fans of Nick Bland. King Pig goes off on a different tangent to the beloved cranky bear, and it’s pretty awesome. With a big dash of humour, and a great lesson on friendship, I just know Nick Bland’s latest picture book is going to be a big hit. King Pig’s…

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  • With Nan

    Emma Perry

    With Nan from Tania Cox is a glorious picture book that celebrates finding joy in the simple things. If you love encouraging your little ones to be mindful, slow down, and use their imaginations then you are going to adore With Nan. Nan and Simon go for a walk, mindful of Nan’s opening words of…

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  • Too Many Cheeky Dogs

    Emma Perry

    Too Many Cheeky Dogs is a picture book widely acclaimed as a testament to the old homage ‘anything is possible if you put your mind to it’. Why? Keep reading to find out. Too Many Cheeky Dogs is just perfect for younger listeners. Its focus on teaching colours, numbers, and days of the week, is…

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  • Tom the Outback Mailman

    Emma Perry

    The vastness, the isolation and the uniqueness of Australia’s landscape lends itself to many practical problems to be solved – not least how people managed to get their mail, arm chairs, and petrol supplies into their homes! Tom the Outback Mailman by Kristen Weidenbach  provides a glimpse into the not so distant past, telling the…

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  • Black Dog

    Emma Perry

    Black Dog by Levi Pinfold is a beautiful picture book about fear, about over coming fear. It’s also a picture book with a wonderfully large, feel good dose of old fashioned charm emanating from those delightful illustrations. It all begins when Mr Hope spies ‘a black dog the size of a tiger’ outside his house. The…

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  • A Really Super Hero

    Emma Perry

    A Really Super Hero is a fun filled picture book which oozes charm. Charlotte Lance’s rhyming text is sure to bring out a smile or two. With a four lined stanza rocking each page our little narrator is quite determined to be a hero, a super hero if you don’t mind. Especially now that ‘my…

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  • The Road to Goonong

    Emma Perry

        The Road to Goonong by David Cox had my eldest captivated from the start. Full of anecdotes of country living accompanied by amusing illustrations – she learnt, devoured and enjoyed every last detail. David Cox’ own experience of a childhood in outback Queensland is reflected in this beautiful picture book suitable for older…

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  • The Fair Dinkum War

    Emma Perry

    The Fair Dinkum War from the talented David Cox captures the experience of Word War II from the eyes of a young child. David’s narrative always has a quiet, controlled and oh so enjoyable tone which sweeps up young readers. The Fair Dinkum War recreates David’s own memories as a young boy with the war…

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  • ANZAC Biscuits

    Emma Perry

    Oh my, this is the most touching story. ANZAC Biscuits is one of those picture books that should be read by the young and old – it has much to offer. Phll Cummings adopts a dual narrative – each double page switches from Rachel and her mother in their kitchen, to Rachel’s Dad who is…

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