The great lizard Trek by Felicity Bradshaw and Norma MacDonald
Written by Felicity Bradshaw and illustrated by Norma MacDonald, an Aboriginal Yamatji artist, The Great Lizard Trek is an excellent addition […]
Picture books that address current issues
Poppy and the Blooms by Fiona Woodcock.
Sometimes it’s the little people that make the biggest difference in our world. In this colourful picture book we meet
Benny Bungarra’s Big Bush Clean up by Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina
Have you ever been out on a bushwalk, seen some rubbish but thought – it’s not mine, I’ll just leave
Secret world of butterflies by Courtney Sina Meredith and Giselle Clarkson
Butterflies have always amazed me with their beautiful colours but there is so much more to them than meets the
2018 Environment Award for Children’s Literature shortlist
Wow, another great list of books has recently been announced as part of the shortlist for the environment award from
Waves by Donna Rawlins, Heather Potter and Mark Jackson
Children have travelled on the waves of migration to the shores of Australia for tens of thousands of years. This
Jasper Juggles Jellyfish by Ben Long and David Cornish
Do you know a child who just can’t sit still in the classroom? Or would rather move about instead of
International Mud Day
Today is International Mud Day. Is this your worst nightmare or a wonderful idea of fun? International Mud day began
Cicada by Shaun Tan
Another brilliant book by Shaun Tan – Cicada is a book with subtext for both older children and adults but
Girl on Wire by Lucy Estela and Elise Hurst
A girl stands before a wire, anxious about walking across the tightrope that is so far above the ground. The
Let them explore
It is in every person’s nature to be an explorer. And to be a real explorer you need to visit
Books from 2017 that encourage you to be kinder the people of the world
There were so many lovely books that I came across this year that encourage young readers not only to think