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Title: Shadow CatchersAuthor: Kirsty MurrayIllustrator: Karen BlairPublished: May 2023Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★.5RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of Shadow Catchers from the publisher for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A delightful picture book that celebrates the joy of young children trying to catch their shadows - from the creators of CBCA Honour Book …
Title: Tap! Tap! Tap!Author & Illustrator: Hervé TulletPublished: May 2023Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★RRP: $27.99 I received a copy of Tap! Tap! Tap! from the publisher for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A joyful dance where your hand is the star and the book your stage, from the creator of the international bestsellers, …
Title: Bush BirdsAuthor & Illustrator: Helen MilroyPublished: April 2023Publisher: Fremantle PressReadership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★★RRP: $19.99 I received a copy of Bush Birds from the publisher for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Little birds, big birds, all different kinds. How many bush birds can you find? From curious blue wrens to booming emus, and from feasting …
Title: Duckling Runs AwayAuthor: Margaret WildIllustrator: Vivienne ToPublished: February 2023Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★★RRP: $19.99 I received a copy of Duckling Runs Away from the publisher for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A warm, comforting story about a cross little duckling and her mother's unconditional love, from the award-winning and bestselling team behind The Sloth …
Title: Lost and FoundAuthor: Natalie ShampanierIllustrator: David PavonPublished: December 2022Readership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★ I received a copy of Lost and Found from the author for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Forgotten toys at a summer camp groundAre tossed into the camp’s Lost and Found.But Dino Boy refuses to spend his days on a shelfHe sets …
Title: Charlie's WhaleAuthor: Libby GleesonIllustrator: Hannah SommervillePublished: December 2022Publisher: LothianReadership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★.5RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of Charlie's Whale from the publisher for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Charlie loves whales. Minke whales, orcas, beluga whales and humpbacks, sperm whales and right whales, and especially the great blue whale. Little readers will delight in …
Title: A Is For Bee: An Alphabet Book In Translation Author & Illustrator: Ellen Heck Published: November 1 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin/Pushkin Press Readership: Children (Picturebook) Rating: ★★★★★ RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of A Is For Bee from Allen and Unwin for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. What letter does the word …
Title: Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! Author: George Mendoza Illustrator: Doris Susan Smith Published: November 1 2022 Publisher: Allen and Unwin Readership: Children (Picturebook) Rating: ★★★★ RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of Need a House? Call Ms Mouse! from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A charming and popular children's classic about …
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Title: Back On Country (Welcome to Our Country 3)Author: Adam Goodes & Ellie LaingIllustrator: David HardyPublished: November 1 2022Publisher: Allen and UnwinReadership: Children (Picturebook)Rating: ★★★★★RRP: $24.99 I received a copy of Back On Country from the publishers for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. …
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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 …
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