Tag: Australian Author

  • 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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  • Ten Tiny Things

    Emma Perry

    Ten Tiny Things is a fabulous picture book from Meg McKinlay. The deceptively simple storyline encourages its little readers to take note of all the little things that surround them – you’ll be walking every where after devouring this one! Tessa and Zachary travel to school each day in a rather nifty ‘machine’. ‘Green’, ‘clean’…

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  • And Red Galoshes

    Emma Perry

        A rainy day, a brother and his sister, a pair of red galoshes and a wonderful imagination. And Red Galoshes from Glenda Millard, is all about the fun you can have on a rainy day. Warm and whimsical, Millard’s enchanting narrative takes us on a journey. The galoshes play an integral part in the childrens’…

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  • The Wrong Book

    Emma Perry

    The Wrong Book is full of humour, characters … and lots of giggle inducing interruptions! It’s just perfect for reading out loud. Nicholas Ickle, resplendent in his top hat, really wants to tell his story – doesn’t every little one? Unfortunately poor Nicholas has to contend with a variety of rude interruptions which always happen…

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  • I Love You Too

    Emma Perry

    Stephen Michael King’s latest picture book, I Love You Too, is full of the warm, beautiful words and illustrations that we have come to expect from this award winning Australian author & illustrator. ‘The world is filled with sunny days’ What a fabulous opening line?! With wonderful descriptions such a ‘big grassy days’ and ‘make…

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  • Santa’s Secret

    Emma Perry

      Santa’s Secret from Mike Dumbleton is a humorous rhyming tale, with a delicious Aussie twist. Christmas Eve is, of course, a busy time for Father Christmas. After a big, replenishing sleep on Christmas Day it really is time to let loose and relax. But did you know what Santa really gets up to in…

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  • Bubbay

    Emma Perry

    Full of magic, wonder and friendship, Bubbay is a gorgeous story from Josie Wowolla Boyle, a Wonghi woman from Western Australia. Bubbay lives quite happily in the Australian outback. He gazes at the stars before falling asleep, and tends his goat herd carefully to ensure they provide him with lots of lovely milk. Down on…

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  • Figaro and Rumba and the Crocodile Café

    Emma Perry

    Anna Fienberg can certainly pen a story. Figaro and Rumba and the Crocodile Café is refreshing, quirky, vibrant and just pure fun. With the added benefit of Stephen Michael King’s colourful illustrations adorning page, it is a perfect challenge for those just climbing in to chapter books and an enjoyable romp for those already confident.…

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  • Queen Victoria’s Christmas

    Emma Perry

    Jackie French and Bruce Whatley make a formidable (award winning) duo when it comes to children’s picture books. These two, oh so talented individuals, have put their heads together to create a beautiful Christmas themed picture book – Queen Victoria’s Christmas. The build up to Christmas can be a time of hustle, bustle, enticing smells…

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  • The Great Expedition

    Emma Perry

    I love how Peter Carnavas sets this up as the most daring expedition ever. Well, delivering a package to your grandma all the way across the playing field is important, presenting all manner of obstacles and challenges! Peter Carnavas’s sense of humour shines throughout, we loved his description of the exploring party as ‘a ramshackle…

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  • Little Elephants

    Emma Perry

    The reputation of Graeme Base precedes him. A prolific and engaging children’s story teller creating children’s picture books accompanied by his imaginative, all encompassing illustrations. How fitting it was that The 2012 Australian Speech Pathology Awards presented him with the Lifetime Achievement Award in October 2012 for his contribution to children’s literature – we’re relieved…

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  • Peggy

    Emma Perry

    Welcome to the world of Peggy, a gorgeous picture book adorned with Anna Walker’s signature watercolour illustrations which always lift our spirits! Peggy lives in a little house, and lives … well … a quiet, happy life. One particularly blustery day sees poor Peggy quite literally swept off her tiny chicken feet .. and in to…

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  • There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake

    Emma Perry

      The fabulous There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake turned THIRTY in 2011 … and we really couldn’t go on much longer with out adding this picture book classic, from Australian author Hazel Edwards, to the My Book Corner collection. When our little narrator discovers the roof is leaking, her imagination leads her…

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  • Deadly Reads for Deadly Readers (Saltwater Series)

    Emma Perry

    This is a gorgeous collection of beautiful readers aimed carefully at those who are just branching out on the exciting journey of reading books for the very first time. Each of these vibrant books features gorgeous illustrations. The first two, (Band A books), Animals Move and Claws, Eyes, Flippers feature the artwork of the superbly…

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