The annual Book Week is with us once again, and although many parents and carers might let out a collective groan, Book Week helps us to focus on books and reading and why it’s so important for our kids to learn to read and keep...
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...
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) kicked off its quest for Book of the Year by announcing the Notables List. CBCA National Chair Wendy Rapee said it was a year when we needed stories more than ever, and our storytellers came through with a record-breaking...
This month there is an interesting collection of new picture books; some with an important message and one raising money for Rural farmers suffering from the recent effects of floods and drought. A Flair for Hair by Bilyana Di Costanzo & illustrated by Mauro Di Costanzo (New...
Amazing Evolution: The Journey of Life by Anna Claybourne & Wesley Robins, Illustrator (Ivy Press, Murdoch Children’s Books, HB, RRP$29.99) Age Group 9-12 years This book is fascinating—clearly organised and illustrated in a very informative way. From Chapter 1: What is Evolution to Chapter 4: Evolution in...
First published in 1918 and written to distract himself from the deprivations of the First World War (and to settle a bet with a friend, Bertram Stevens), Norman Lindsay described The Magic Pudding as a ‘little bundle of piffle’. Stevens claimed children wanted to read...
We can guarantee that reading Jackie French's thoughts on kids, adventure and overcoming obstacles will leave you feeling inspired....
Today we take a peek into the minds of five amazing authors who just so happen to write books for children, enjoy. ...
We have put together a collection of books for kids to help them learn more about the world and discover all the amazing things our countries have to offer....
Have you ever wanted to know Jackie French's number one gardening tip, or her favourite iconic Aussie things? Well today is your lucky day because she sat down with us and answered these questions and more....
