Booking for 4

New Kid, by Jerry Craft definitely deserves its own blog post. It is a must-read for all upper primary school kids. It is winning prestigious...

During isolation, it seems like everyone has taken to social media, computers, screens and other devices to stay connected and entertained and sane. I’m finding...

I’m sure many of you are aware that during this social isolation that is going on around the globe many wonderful creators are putting their...

I don’t often do singular book reviews anymore, #mumof4, but this one deserves a little post all of its own. The Moonlight Zoo is superbly...

Julia Donaldson Early in the month, I saw that Julia Donaldson was going to be doing a few events in Australia, the one in Melbourne...

In the long stretch between the end of school 2019 and finally feeling settled into the routine for 2020 my 3-year-old has dropped regular naps,...

My personal highlight of the month was going to a book launch for Christmas Wonder, by Vikki Conley and Cheryl Orsini. I have blogged about...

This was a busy month for us – we moved house after 8 years at our current home. So our school holiday activities were punctuated...

Picture Books Liarbird, by Laura and Philip Bunting – I totally loved this one!! The illustrations and book design are superb (some of the best...

A year ago I blogged about a terrific book, The All New Must Have Orange 430, an exceptional debut picture book from West Australian school...