Circus Of The Unseen by Joanne Owen
‘I had this horrible creeping feeling that this circus wasn’t actually part of the world I knew.’
Dandelion Clocks
Read more: Dandelion Clocks‘I feel nothing inside, just a big, empty hole – and I hope it stays like that because the idea of feeling anything is unbearable.’ Tough themes have been a recurring themes in many novels during the past 18 months in particular. Think The Fault In Our Stars by John Green and A Monster Calls…
Guest Post: Natascha Biebow… The Crayon Man
Read more: Guest Post: Natascha Biebow… The Crayon ManPick up a Crayola crayon (not an i-pad, a smartphone or a mouse). Yes, do! Any colour. Which one do you like best? (For me, Periwinkle Blue.) Did you know that the man who invented them was inspired by nature? Yes, he had a garden full of beautiful flowers (and vegetables) by the sea. He…
CBCA Book Awards 2014 ~ Shortlist
Read more: CBCA Book Awards 2014 ~ ShortlistDrumroll pleeeease!! The CBCA Book Awards shortlists for 2014 have been announced. They provide a great vehicle for highlighting some great Aussie talent – don’t forget to have a browse of the notables too (there are some great ones in there). Exciting to see a self-published book come into the New Illustrator Category. How cute…
Blue Peter Books Awards 2014: Shortlist
Read more: Blue Peter Books Awards 2014: ShortlistUpdate: Blue Peter Book Awards Winners 2014, announced here. Since 2000 the Blue Peter Book Awards have become tremendously influential. The shortlist of 6 books, was announced live on CBBC on 5th December 2013. The four judges have picked a wonderfully varied collection – three fiction and three non-fiction titles. Katie Thistleton (CBBC presenter and…
Blue Peter Book Awards 2014: Winners Announced
Read more: Blue Peter Book Awards 2014: Winners Announced“If happiness is usually the size of a tennis ball, my feelings are the size of Australia!” … this was Tony Robinson’s enthusiastic response to today’s news! Tony Robinson has beaten off the competition to win himself his second Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts, with the WWII instalment in his Weird…
Author Interview: Bronwyn Bancroft
Read more: Author Interview: Bronwyn BancroftMy Book Corner is delighted to welcome Australian author Bronwyn Bancroft, descendent of the Bundjalung people. Bronwyn is the talented author and illustrator of a plethora of unique picture books including Big Rain Coming (with Katrina Germein), and Why I Love Australia, and most recently Remembering Lionsville published February 2013. Tell us about you in 25 words or…
365 Penguins
Read more: 365 PenguinsA beautifully large book with great splashes of vibrant colour make 365 Penguins an ideal picture book for the 4-6 group to flick through. Laugh out loud as this confused family struggle to fit the penguins in to their house; look out for Chilly and his cute blue feet on each page and spot the most…
Ketchup Clouds
Read more: Ketchup CloudsKetchup Clouds from Annabel Pitcher, is a stunning follow up to her highly acclaimed inaugural novel… My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece. Ketchup Clouds featured in The Waterstones Children’s Book prize 2013. Zoe is riddled with guilt. She needs to confess. She can’t confide in her parents, the truth is too awful. A search on the internet leads her…
The Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2013: Shortlist
Read more: The Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2013: ShortlistThe Waterstones Children’s Book Prize is in its ninth year. Run by a UK based bookseller its aim is to ‘reward and champion new and emerging talent in children’s writing.’ The award itself is divided into three categories – Picture Books, Fiction 5-12, and Teen Books. Each of those category contains six fabulous books – we’ve listed…
Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Medal Shortlist 2013
Read more: Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Medal Shortlist 2013The shortlists are out for both the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Carnegie Medal 2013!
Harry Potter – new cover revealed
Read more: Harry Potter – new cover revealedBloomsbury Children’s Books are to reinvent the children’s hardback and paperback editions of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter series. Redesigned inside and out, all 7 books will feature covers by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle. Along with the brand new artwork and an updated author biography, the editions will also be reset to create a child-friendly reading experience for a…
CBCA Awards 2012 – The Winners
Read more: CBCA Awards 2012 – The WinnersWinners announced … Looking for some reading inspiration? Take a look out our top picks from The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) short list, 2012. Click on the links for full reviews and our on line price comparison! The CBCA have announced the winners and honour books for each short list in each of the five categories. In…
I often hope to find interviews with Margaret Wild who fascinates me and whose work I adore. Thoroughly enjoyed this…