• 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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  • Johanna Bell

    Emma Perry

    Johanna Bell is an education researcher in the Northern Territory. She lives in Katherine, and has recently teamed up with artist Dion Beasley to create the fun children’s picture book, Too Many Cheeky Dogs. (Don’t forget to enter our latest competition for your chance to win a copy). Set in a remote Indigenous community, this entertaining…

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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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  • Charlotte Lance

    Emma Perry

    Charlotte Lance claims to be ‘the mother of two boys who refuse to change out of their super hero costumes’, and I just LOVE that!! In her ‘spare’ time she has written a gorgeous new picture book entitled A Really Super Hero. Absolutely delighted that she has stopped by at My Book Corner to answer…

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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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  • David Cox

    Emma Perry

    David Cox, born in outback Queensland, is one of Australia’s most prolific book illustrators. My Book Corner fell in love with The Road To Goonong, and its ability to capture life in outback Australia. With the release of The Fair Dinkum War in February 2013, we are delighted that David agreed to answer our questions.…

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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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  • Never Too Little to Love

    Emma Perry

    Never Too Little to Love is an adorable little book with many endearing qualities. That vibrant red cover, adorned with shiny gold hearts, opens to reveal the dilemma facing Tiny Too-Little. Tiny Too-Little is a cute little mouse, but the ‘somebody’ he is in love with is ‘right up there’. That’s a really long way…

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