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  • This Is Captain Cook

    Emma Perry

    This is Captain Cook is a fun picture book for all those who’ve enjoyed a school play … in all its wonderful splendour! With a great narrative and fabulous illustrations, Tania McCartney & Christina Booth had me giggling along at the antics of the audience in that front row … and we also happened to…

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  • An Aussie Year

    Emma Perry

    An Aussie Year celebrates 12 months in the lives of Australian children. Author Tania McCartney has chosen to focus on five adorable characters; Ned, Zoe, Lily, Kirra and Matilda. All from different areas and backgrounds, the five children provide wonderful depth to this depiction of Australia. My, oh my, it is fun! Organised month by…

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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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  • 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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    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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  • 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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  • The Greatest Liar on Earth

    Emma Perry

    Award winning duo Frané Lessac and Mark Greenwood have created a children’s picture book full of intrigue, imagination and Frané’s unique illustrations. Beginning and ending with the image of a unhappy man, alone and surrounded by a cloak of fog and mystery, The Greatest Liar tells the tale of what happened to Louis de Rougemont…

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  • Do Not Forget Australia

    Do Not Forget Australia

    Emma Perry

    Do Not Forget Australia by Sally Murphy is a poignant picture book about Henri, about France, about Billy and about Australia. It is based on the true story of how strong bonds are developed in the face of adversity, where people pull together in a show of human kindness no matter how large the distance…

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  • Queenie: One Elephant’s Story

    Emma Perry

      Queenie: One Elephant’s Story, is the lovingly researched, beautifully illustrated picture book which has re captured the magnificence of Queenie – a resident of Melbourne Zoo for nearly 40 years. Corinne Fenton has revived Queenie’s memory for a new generation whilst capturing on paper the many, many fond memories held by an older generation.…

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  • The Little Refugee

    Emma Perry

      Anh Do’s inspiring story which highlights patience, humour and the human quality of being grateful was an absolute must for My Book Corner. Leaving war torn Vietnam, encountering pirates and only just surviving the perilous journey to Australia are all included in this great picture book, and to me it was essential that they…

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  • From Big Things Little Things Grow

    Emma Perry

    It began as a rock protest song penned by Paul Kelly and Kev Carmoy, and was first recorded back in 1991. Ultimately, however, the story itself began back in 1966 during the Gurindji walk-off at Wave Hill in NT led by Vincent Lingiari. What began as a fight re the poor working conditions and unequal…

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