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...
Carla Pascoe Leahy reviews: Mothertongues - Ceridwen Dovey and Eliza Bell (Hamish Hamilton) Mothertongues creatively responds to the question: what kind of genre and form could possibly describe a human experience that resists language? Is it possible to capture the inexpressible complexity and absurdity of motherhood? Mothering...
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...
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...
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The First Book of Bush Sounds by Fred Van Gessel, New Holland Publishers h/b RRP $24.99 Ages3+. (Other board books by this author feature wild and backyard birds) Twelve Australian bush animals have been selected by Fred Van Gessel to engage young kids in this interactive board book....
These books all have unusual and compelling illustrations to accompany their text. Although they are aimed at young kids, one book is definitely for adults as well! Look What We Can Do! (Archie & Reddie, #3) written and illustrated by Candy James, pub. HarperCollins Childrens Books (ABC...
Gifting children books can be about more than just giving them something to read, writes Helen Joanne Adam. Books are portals to adventure, imagination and new experiences. Importantly, books can help children understand and appreciate themselves, and those around them. Sadly, books normalising racial, cultural, family...
We know you love books just as much as we do, so we are excited to share with you the most cherished Christmas books as recommended by kids....
