Just released for April reading are some meatier books for older readers, including a series that is being developed into a major film and two new picture books for the littlies. Kids Who Did: Real kids who ruled, rebelled, survived and thrived by Kirsty Murray (Allan &...
12 of the best books to read to your children this Easter to improve literacy as suggested by Brian Caswell. “If your children are very young, then these Easter books will be ideal choices:” The simple and engaging Egg by Kevin Henkes Easter Babies: A Springtime...
Looking for some Easter themed books for the young kids? Here is a selection of new and older favourites to search for. Beautiful Eggs written and ill. by Alice Lindstrom (Scribble Kids Books, B/B RRP $16.99) Just in time for Easter celebrations is this beautiful board...
The 12th annual World Autism Day is on 2nd April and author Monique Cain, a mother of two children with autism, shares her honest and frank journey with her new book Never Give Up. Never Give Up is an honest and heart-wrenching account of one family’s...
A wide selection of new books have come out this month and here are a few picture books for 0-8 year-olds that are worth looking at. Mummy Cuddle by Kate Myers, illustration by Sara Acton (ABC Books, HarperCollins Children’s Books, hardback, RRP$19.99) Age group: 0-3yrs. Out March...
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...
Jackie French is a much loved Australian author and this selection of books to be released this week, illustrate the wide range of her authorship and the even wider range of her reach. CHILDmags has been fortunate to have spoken to her twice in recent...
Anna Gibson discovers why making time for a story is the biggest contribution you can make to your child’s ‘success’ in life. Albert Einstein was once asked what we could do to make our children smarter. He answered, “If you want your children to be intelligent,...
It’s great for young readers to find a book they love and that the author has continued the book in the form of a series - just to make them want to read more! Keeper of the Crystals ‘Eve and the Kraken Hunt’ by Jess Black (New...
This month we look at some Christmas picture books and some books for holiday reading aloud to littlies. Reading to preschoolers is very revealing when you are reviewing picture books. They either love them and engage with the reader or start to wriggle and wiggle. The...
