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Title: A Girl Called Corpse Author: Reece Carter Illustrator: Simon Howe Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Middle Grade Fiction Rating: ★★★★.5 RRP: $16.99 I received a copy of A Girl Called Corpse from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A dazzling debut about a lonely kid ghost who goes …
Title: You Are Loved Author: Liv Downing Illustrator: Mel Matthews Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children (Picturebook) Rating: ★★★★★ RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of You Are Loved from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A warm and reassuring celebration of unconditional love. Cut outs on each page create a …
Title: The Raven's Song Author: Bren MacDibble & Zana Fraillon Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Middle Grade Fiction Rating: ★★★★.5 RRP: $16.99 I received a copy of The Raven's Song from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A wonderful children's novel by two stellar writers featuring Shelby and Phoenix, living …
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Title: Fabish: the Horse That Braved the Bushfires Author: Neridah McMullin Illustrator: Andrew McLean Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children (Picturebook) Rating: ★★★★.5 RRP: $14.99 I received a copy of Fabish from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A powerful and beautifully illustrated picture book based on the true story …
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Title: Friends Fur-Ever (Smarty Pup 1) Author: Anh Doh Illustrator: Anton Emdin Published: October 5 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Junior Fiction Rating: ★★★★ RRP: $15.99 I received a copy of Friends Fur-Ever from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The first ever full-colour adventure from mega-bestselling author Anh Do. Smarty Pup is …
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Title: 11 Words For Love Author: Randa Abdel-Fattah Illustrator: Maxine Beneba Clarke Published: September 2022 Publisher: Hachette Readership: Children's Picturebook Rating: ★★★★★ RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of 11 Words For Love from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A moving and joyful book for children from all backgrounds about the many ways we …
Title: The House On Pleasant StreetAuthor: Sofie LagunaIllustrator: Marc McBridePublished: August 2022Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Children's PicturebookRating: ★★★★RRP: $19.99 I received a copy of The House On Pleasant Street from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in …
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Title: Flipper and Finnegan: the True Story of How Tiny Jumpers Saved Little Penguins Author: Sophie Cunningham Illustrator: Anil Tortop Published: August 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children's Picturebook Rating: ★★★★★ RRP: $19.99 I received a copy of Flipper and Finnegan from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. From the bestselling creators of …
Title: Where? Author: Jordan Collins Illustrator: Phil Lesnie Published: July 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children's Picturebook Rating: ★★★★★ RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of Where? from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A passionate, personal and political picture book that calls out racism from an important new voice, illustrated by the acclaimed …
Title: Tangki Tjuta - Donkeys Author/Illustrator: Heidi McKinnon Published: July 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children's Picturebook Rating: ★★★★★ RRP: $19.99 I received a copy of Tangki Tjuta - Donkeys from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Fresh, funny and highly original, Tangki Tjuta – Donkeys is an endearing dual language story about how …
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