Dreading The Dilemma Of Telling Your Child Santa Isn’t Real? This Book Can Help You Navigate This Important Conversation Your Santa Agent Invitation is a parent’s guide to explain Santa to children and let them know they have a special role in continuing the Christmas tradition...
This months Picture books looks at feelings and emotions that may be a difficult discussion with small children. Dancing with Memories by Sally Yule, illus. Cheryl Orsini, pub. ABC Kids Imprint, h/b RRP$15.99. Ages 4+ (with Professor Ralph Martins and Maggie Beer) This delightful and moving book looks at...
The winner of the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize – Children and Young Adult (CYA) Category is Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief by Katrina Nannestad. ABC: An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. H/B, RRP $19.99 Ages 10+ The ARA Historical Novel Prize is worth a total of $100,000 in prize...
There are plenty of wonderful books for kids that should pique their interest in things scientific! Here are just a few of the interesting ones. Backyard Buddies by Andy Geppert, pub. Hachette, Picture Book RRP$19.99 A beautifully illustrated somewhat factual introduction to the hoppy, crawly, wriggly, buzzy,...
This month we are looking at books for older readers, those eight years and over. There are lots of fantasy (mythical/magical) new books for this age group, many have sequels/prequels and have been adapted for the small screen. Many kids this age are dreamers, who believe...
Claire Audibert grew up in picturesque Normandy, France before moving to Australia in her mid-twenties for love and a new adventure. In 2014, Claire and her husband Cedric were overjoyed when they fell pregnant with their first child whilst living in Sydney. Moments after their little...
Here are a few excellent books for school or family libraries, as we remember all those who have fought for our freedom especially at this point in time and on special days like Anzac Day. Books are available on line or through you local library. When The...
These recently released books are perfect for reading to young children and highlight new concepts such as belonging, and love as well as just laughing out loud. The Love That Grew by Sarah Ayoub illus. Mimi Purnell pub. HarperCollins h/b RRP $19.99 Ages 2+ This beautiful book is...
Camilla Nelson How one woman’s traumatic experience drove her investigation into pregnancy and mental health Years ago, a friend told me how, a week or two after giving birth, she had been gripped by the idea that her baby had been abducted by aliens. Hearing this,...
Every now and again we get a flurry of books aimed at helping parents and carers work through the various stages of child raising. This selection of books offer ideas, thoughts and encouragement to assist parents and teachers navigate through these, sometimes awkward, periods. it's a girl...
