This new memoir of one woman’s journey through hell and back is an amazing read for anyone, regardless of whether they have experienced the birth of a child or not. It's a roller-coaster from page to page as you realise that she really is ill and...
Reading to kids and getting them to read more is extremely important, even if it's only for 10 minutes a day! Numerous studies have consistently shown that 10 minutes of exposure to reading materials each day is all that's needed to positively shape your child’s future. Reading...
Books are powerful tools for educating and empowering children about the histories, achievements and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples to Australian society, writes reviewer Emerson Zerafa-Payne The best books are those written by First Nations authors that authentically recognise and celebrate culture. Often, they are...
It's always hard to find interesting books for older readers because as they grow, they develop different interests and reading levels. It's also important to keep them interested and enjoying reading, particularly for older boys. Birdy by Sharon Kernot, pub. Text Publishing, p/b RRP$ 22.99. Ages...
Here are some wonderful picture books written by Aussie authors just for the under threes. The illustrations in these books show just how talented children's book illustrators (and authors) are! My Dream for You by Ash Barty & Jasmin McGaughey, illus. by Jade Goodwin, pub. HarperCollins h/b...
It's great that so many of our books for small children have won Awards for their authors and their illustrators. Most authors will tell you it's hard to keep writing fresh books for kids that keep them interested and thinking about their world. Happy All Over by...
In Australia, children’s book sales hold a 29% market share of the book market. The CBCA prides itself on supporting this industry and talented Australian creatives. Since its inception almost 80 years ago, the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) through their Book of the...
Looking for some Easter-themed books for the younger kids? Here is a selection of new and some older ones to look for. Bluey: Hooray, It’s Easter! Published by Penguin Random House. Board book. This is a lift-the-flap board book based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show, which...
A Thousand Wasted Sundays by Victoria Vanstone, pub by Pantera Press RRP$34.99 Victoria Vanstone is the creator and the host of the hugely popular Sober Awkward podcast. Her new book is a warts-and-all memoir, looking at the modern-day drinking culture, its impact on mental health and one...
A practical, non-judgmental and honest guide to the first two years of a child’s life for a new generation of Australian parents, reviewed by Victoria Baker Going into the postpartum period as a first-time mum, I thought I was well-prepared. I had all the gear and...
