From Australia’s inaugural Children’s Laureate, Alison Lester, comes her latest picture book – Sophie Scott Goes South. This is a picture book aimed at older readers which is brimming with information presented in a fabulously exciting manner. It is sure to spark curiosity. Based on Alison’s own real life adventure to Antarctica, Sophie Scott Goes…
Emily Rodda has penned a bright page turner of a chapter book which is perfect for older primary school children. Telling a delightful tale of a community joining forces to save their town, Bungawitta is an uplifting story full of humorous snippets from some quirky characters. Bungawitta hasn’t seen rain … for far too long.…
I am honoured to welcome internationally acclaimed Italian author Davide Cali to My Book Corner as part of his first tour of Australia. His newest title will be launched May/June 2012 as part of his first tour of Australia! 10 Little Insects is a hilarious graphic novel spoof of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery Ten Little Indians (but with insects!).…
Davide Cali‘s 10 Little Insects is witty, fast paced and riddled with clever one liners. The premise is taken unashamedly from Agatha Christie’s 10 Little Indians, “Don’t worry, we’re not going to re-enact ’10 Little Indians.’ “ An odd assortment of insects find themselves brought together in a strange house on an isolated island. Each of…
With 25th April 1915 as its starting point A Day to Remember charts the reason, the meaning and the validity of this day through to the present time and beyond … Through World War I & II, the Vietnam War, Kuwait, East Timor and Afghanistan this moving book is a sensitive tribute to those who…
Titanic Unclassified is an exciting historical guide presented in an easier to digest manner Titanic Unclassified by Alex Stewart captures the elegance that this magnificent ship created. The hopes and dreams it represented to the many people on board are reflected through the records of some of those travelling, from Margaret Brown to…
Divided in to four short chapters entitled Dingo’s Tree, The Raindrop, The Tree That Walked and The Last Tree this is a poignant story about man’s destruction of the landscape and its impact on the landscape, natural resources and the animals who depend on them for survival. Penned and illustrated by mother and daughter team…
Alice-Miranda – confident, self assured, plucky and incredibly likeable! This is number five, yes five! … in this popular series. Alice-Miranda, a character who manages to charm all those around her, shows positivity, manners and curiosity at an enviable level when her adventures take her to the eclectic New York. Undeterred by starting a new school in a…
The first of the Grimstones series first arrived on my desk earlier this year. I still remember the first time I opened the front cover of Hatched – I knew this was something special. The images are striking, imaginative and full of creativity. The words? Wonderfully descriptive. I really enjoyed Asphyxia’s answer to our questions, they provide a…
Asphyxia’s distinctive style, bringing the loveable Martha to life, is back again for the third instalment of The Grimstones. Too excited!! Martha still has the reputation within her family, for being … well … a little clumsy. Whirlwind sees her trying to shrug this off with all her courage. Martha’s quest? To prove that she…
It is with trepidation that you tentatively open the first pages of the sequel to a much loved and adored book. There is much pressure on that book to not only live up to, but also surpass the expectations created by its predecessor. Mortimer Revealed? LOVED it! Martha Grimstone is an imaginative girl living in…
The Grimstones is quirky, original and expertly crafted. A gothic fairy story which is gentle and heart warming with a sprinkling of magic. The Grimstones is told by the spirited and inquisitive character, Martha. The Grimstones originally began as a puppet show – infact these theatrical productions have (and still are) touring Australia and overseas. As a result…
Inspired by the tunnels that do actually exist beneath Balmain, The Tunnels of Tarcoola is a wholesome, page turning, spine-tingling adventure novel. With echoes of the brilliance of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five, minus the lashings of ginger beer and cucumber sandwiches, Jennifer Walsh has brought this genre bang up to date for a modern audience. Meet…
Adults may think they’ve cornered the colouring book market, however Beautiful Birds Colouring Book from Emmanuelle Walker will suit both little and big hands quite perfectly. Over 90 glorious pages are filled with wonderful images to bring to life, with the help of some coloured pencils. The black and white images strike a nice balance between the…
Aerodynamics of Biscuits is biscuit filled, pirate-mice swash buckling adventure which takes readers to the moon … and back again. Clare Helen Walsh and Sophia Touliatou have created a fun picture book which will make you see biscuits (and brie!) quite differently. When young Oliver sneaks down in the middle of the night to snaffle…
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Great review, thanks for posting the pictures. Really makes a difference with picture book reviews. Will order for the store…
His books are a great way help kids read while soaking up important Science concepts without even knowing it. Ironically,…
Ooh, this sounds fantastic!