Lots of great books around for littlies at the moment and these are some that highlight diversity in different ways. Fredrick the Fox by Elissa de Waard, illus by Elise Parker. p/b RRP $16.95 Available online Fredrickthefox.com.au Self-published by the author, this is a delightful book about finding,...
Is acting on climate change as important as love and bedtime stories? by Craig Stanbury, Monash University Parenting on Earth: A Philosopher’s Guide to Doing Right by Your Kid—and Everyone Else by Elizabeth Cripps, pub The MIT Press. h/b RRP$27.95. What makes a good parent? Most would say a good...
Jodi Wiley is very keen for books and reading to be as integral to her children’s lives as they are to hers. A whole new world emerges upon becoming a parent. For example, the baby aisle in the supermarket is suddenly relevant: nappy prices are compared...
Do you or someone in your family suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? It can be a challenging condition to manage, especially when it comes to meal planning. But don't worry, there's good news! A team of experts at Monash University has developed a cookbook with...
Some recent releases and two Australian classics brought back to introduce their story to a new audience are the features of this month's books. Grandma's Guide to Happiness by Andrew Daddo and Stephen Michael King, pub. by HarperCollins, imprint ABC, H/B, RRP$22.99 Ages 3+ This book is delightful...
Debates about what books students should be reading in high school reach a crescendo at the start of each school year, writes Alex Bacalja As parents make their way through school text lists, collecting books for their teen’s year ahead, they inevitably draw comparisons between their...
Jodi Wiley is very keen for books and reading to be as integral to her children’s lives as they are to hers. A whole new world emerges upon becoming a parent. For example, the baby aisle in the supermarket is suddenly relevant: nappy prices are compared...
The first two books reviewed are mostly based on stories from WWII. The stories are believably woven around snippets of true stories to illustrate particular historical events. Running with Ivan by Susanne Leal, pub. by HarperCollins. P/B RRP$17.99 Ages 10+ Leo’s mother is dead, and his father...
Little kids love hearing books read to them, it helps them learn their language. All these new books have a wonderful message to share. Meanwhile Back on Earth written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, pub. HarperCollins, H/b RRP $27.99. Ages 5+ Following on from his two previous books...
You Don't Know What War Is The Diary of a Young Girl From Ukraine by Yeva Skalietska, pub. Bloomsbury Children's Books. P/b RRP$19.99 Everyone knows the word 'war'. But very few understand what it truly means. When you find you have to face it, you feel totally lost,...
