Tag: Australian Author

  • Today We Have No Plans

    Emma Perry

    It is always with much delight that we delve in to a brand new Anna Walker book preparing to be delighted by her signature illustrations. In Today We Have No Plans she has teamed up with the talented writer Jane Godwin (All Through The Year) to bring us a delightful picture book which oh so…

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  • Stanley Paste

    Emma Perry

    Aaron Blabey seems to hit the nail firmly on the head when it comes to creating children’s picture books dealing succinctly with dilemmas children will either face, or see their peers facing. He achieves this without patronising his audience, in fact he injects just the right level of humour. Stanley Paste is incredibly small. This…

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  • Sunday Chutney

    Emma Perry

    Sunday Chutney is the most wonderful character who embodies so much. She’s also another young protagonist who just happens to wear glasses, love it! Sunday Chutney introduces herself to her readers. She travels. A lot. This means that she is always ‘the new kid’ at school. Sunday is determined to handle this all in her…

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    My Home Broome

    Emma Perry

    My Home Broome would be a great addition to many school libraries, to really showcase all the glorious things Broome has to offer.

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  • Ben & Duck

    Emma Perry

    Ben & Duck is a book about friendship. It’s a story which calmly draws in the reader with its blend of a carefully timed plot and exquisite illustrations. When Ben first encounters just one, very large duck at the park he really isn’t quite sure. When the duck start to follow him home, he becomes…

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  • Me and My Dad

    Emma Perry

        Me and My Dad is a perfect addition to our Father’s Day list. With a fine sprinkling of just a few words on each page, this one is perfect for the youngest reader. As with all great children’s picture books, the depth and joy of this story also lies within the captivating illustrations.…

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  • Mozzie and Midgie

    Emma Perry

    Mozzie and Midgie is the creation of much loved Australian author Doug Macleod and established visual artist Sandy Okalyi. This is a story which tackles self-esteem and individuality with the help of two great characters. Mozzie and Midgie are two spoonbills who were getting on with things quite nicely until a rather rude parrot squawks,…

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  • The Magnificent Tree

    Emma Perry

    Nick Bland has teamed up with Michael Stephen King to produce the memorable picture book – The Magnificent Tree. The Magnificent Tree is a delightfully simple story with many delicate layers. It captures the wonderful relationship of Bonny and Pop who “were always bursting with ideas.” One day, they decide to build a tree to…

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  • The Jewel Fish of Karnak

    Emma Perry

    A beautifully simple fable set against the wonderful backdrop of Ancient Egypt from the multi talented Graeme Base. Opening a Graeme Base book is always a pleasure. Eye popping illustrations fill the pages inviting the reader in to discover so much more hidden within its depths. Thieves Jackal and Ibis are given a chance of…

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  • Koala Lou

    Emma Perry

    “Koala Lou, I do love you!” A classic picture book from much loved Australian children’s author Mem Fox and talented illustrator, the late Pamela Lofts. Koala Lou is a sweet story about how coming second is more than ok. Koala Lou is used to much attention and frequent “I love you”s from her adoring mother.…

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  • The Terrible Suitcase

    Emma Perry

        From much loved children’s illustrator Freya Blackwood comes a beautiful story about that all important first day at school. It’s one little girl’s wish to have a red backpack with rockets and a silver zipper just like her friend Howard. The red suitcase she has been given? Well, it just doesn’t cut it…

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    Alex and The Watermelon Boat

    Emma Perry

        Chris McKimmie uses his unique style and imagination to tackle the Brisbane Floods from the perspective of young Alex, thus creating a highly compelling and creative picture book, Alex and The Watermelon Boat. The rain is pouring. It’s so loud Alex’s family have to shout to be heard. Despite warnings to the contrary…

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  • Come Down, Cat!

    Emma Perry

    Come Down, Cat! from Sonya Hartnett & Lucia Masicullo is wonderful picture book. Embracing so many themes this picture book is perfect for 6-8 aged readers in particular. The opening page catapults the reader straight in to the problem that dominates the book – young Nicholas’ cat is stuck on the roof of his very…

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  • No Bears

    Emma Perry

        No Bears by Meg McKinlay and Leila Rudge is a gorgeously styled picture book capturing the oh so feisty determination of a little girl determined to have NO bears in her book! This is Rubys’ book, “You can tell it’s a book because there are words everywhere.” …one she is going to make…

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  • Mark of the Wagarl

    Emma Perry

    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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