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...
These stories with diverse characters can help kids develop empathy 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,...
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....
There are oodles of wonderful picture books for kids that are worth keeping. The hardback ones last the longest, so we have a few suggestions as stocking fillers! Christmas Always Comes by Jackie French, illus. Bruce Whatley, pub. HarperCollins ChildrensBooks. h/b RRP$24.99 Ages 3+ This heart-warming story follows...
Board books are designed to take some tough treatment from babies and toddlers. Even chewing them is fun, but cuddling up and reading a board book to this age group is the best fun of all! Ribbit Rabbit by Candace Ryan illus by Mike Lowery, pub. Bloomsbury...
