Category: Picture Book Reviews

  • My Mum Has X-Ray Vision

    Love this picture book – how does mum know everything?! Well, it must be because she has x-ray vision?!?! My Mum Has X-Ray Vision from Angela McAllister is a comical story all about Milo’s mum who, well, just seems to know everything that is going on – from jumping on the bed to sneaking saucepans…

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  • Mark of the Wagarl

    The Mark of the Wagarl is based on a traditional story from the Nyoongar people of the south-west of Western Australia. Expertly told by Lorna Little, elder of the Bindjareb Nyoongar community, Lorna cites the children as her main reason for writing … “They are strong in their desire to share stories with their wadjella…

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  • The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point

    This gorgeous picture book will entrance you from the moment you open the hard cover when you’ll be engulfed by images of delicate flowers cascading towards you from the frangipani tree nestled behind. Set against a background of warm swirly reds and oranges these delightful hues echo the warm, heartening family relationships that are depicted…

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  • Owl Know How

        Owl Know How is the picture book creation of two award-winning artists, Cat Rabbit and Isobel Knowles. It is the delightful story of the inhabitants of Cloud Town, who must very quickly solve the problem of branches poking through the clouds .. a natural hazard of such a habitat I guess?! Owl Know…

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  • The Greatest Liar on Earth

    Award winning duo Frané Lessac and Mark Greenwood have created a children’s picture book full of intrigue, imagination and Frané’s unique illustrations. Beginning and ending with the image of a unhappy man, alone and surrounded by a cloak of fog and mystery, The Greatest Liar tells the tale of what happened to Louis de Rougemont…

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  • Do Not Forget Australia

    Do Not Forget Australia

    Do Not Forget Australia by Sally Murphy is a poignant picture book about Henri, about France, about Billy and about Australia. It is based on the true story of how strong bonds are developed in the face of adversity, where people pull together in a show of human kindness no matter how large the distance…

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  • Little Nelly’s Big Book

        Little Nelly’s Big Book did make us giggle. At My Book Corner, we are big fans of books that exhibit a wry, dry sense of humour! Think Tin Toys, I Want My Hat Back and A Bit Lost! All are great fun for the adults too! It’s well known amongst the adult population…

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  • In The Sea

    In The Sea by David Elliott is a beautifully written picture book celebrating all that lurks beneath the sea with language and illustrations. The vibrant illustrations from Holly Meade are striking woodcuts which leap off the page and demand attention. From the comical puffer fish to the elegant orca’s the accompanying water colours reflect an…

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  • Grandpa Green

    Grandpa Green is a beautifully gentle picture book. Quietly unassuming, this one is reminiscent of A Sick Day For Amos McGee in its gentle pace yet effective content – I loved it! The story of Grandpa Green’s life is told by his “great-grandkid” “He was born a really long time ago,” He tells of quirky…

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  • A Ball For Daisy

      With striking images conveying a myriad of emotions A Ball For Daisy tracks the up and down emotions of playing with a ball, loosing it … then finding a new one! Daisy is a cute dog, drawn with great style by Chris Raschka. Giant, thick lines scribble across the page in a deceptively innocent…

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  • The Little Old Man Who Looked Up At The Moon

    The Little Old Man Who Looked Up At The Moon

    “Once upon a time …” and so begins The Little Old Man Who Looked Up At The Moon, with those four little words that don’t often find their way in to modern children’s literature. Enchanting and thoughtful with each turn of the page, this charming picture book follows “a little old woman” who puts on…

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  • Queenie: One Elephant’s Story

      Queenie: One Elephant’s Story, is the lovingly researched, beautifully illustrated picture book which has re captured the magnificence of Queenie – a resident of Melbourne Zoo for nearly 40 years. Corinne Fenton has revived Queenie’s memory for a new generation whilst capturing on paper the many, many fond memories held by an older generation.…

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  • The Curious Garden

        This is such a gorgeous picture book – full of inspiration, oohs and aahs. Open the first page of The Curious Garden by Peter Brown to reveal the depiction of a city – smoke filled, grey and gloomy. Hover over the page a little longer and you will spy a little boy with a…

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  • The Little Refugee

      Anh Do’s inspiring story which highlights patience, humour and the human quality of being grateful was an absolute must for My Book Corner. Leaving war torn Vietnam, encountering pirates and only just surviving the perilous journey to Australia are all included in this great picture book, and to me it was essential that they…

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  • Fair Skin Black Fella

      A simple message, may be. An important message? Absolutely! In just 28 pages Renee Fogorty challenges the use of the term half-caste and challenges the negative pre judging of a person based on skin colour. More? She does this in a simple, delightful manner perfect for educating little ones – for it is lack…

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