My daughters were perplexed when they heard this story. They just couldn’t comprehend why there were such inequalities facing civil rights activist Rosa Parks, both when she was growing up in Alabama and as an adult. I love sharing this type of story with my children. I think it’s important they have some understanding and…
This is a fantastic read aloud. It’s laugh-out-loud funny and giggle all the way through once you’ve heard it once and you’re sharing it with someone new. Little Baa Baa is bored and when Quirky Turkey comes along, Little Baa Baa feels mischievous… I love it best when my twins read a character each, although…
This book has the most beautiful illustrations of forest creatures. And kids (or adults) can make them even lovelier by etching away at the black to uncover more colour. You can use the included stylus to create simple or intricate patterns, or even erase all the black. The creatures are enchanting, with a touch of…
The countdown to Halloween is on. If you’re looking to put an Aussie spin on this celebration, check out my review of Emu’s Halloween, over at Reading Time, the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s site for children’s book reviews. Emu’s Halloween is written by Victorian Anne Mangan, illustrated by South Australian David Cornish and published…
My girls are constantly singing. They’re in the school choir together, but they prefer to practice their songs separately – but at the same time. I’m sure you can imagine how that sounds!! Thankfully, when all the kids come together, they sound beautiful. The choirmaster in this book doesn’t have such luck. He’s quite an…
As soon as I saw this book, I knew my eldest, 9, would love it. She’s a fantastic speller and so inquisitive about words. She and her twin have been poring over it together – sharing funny sections and asking each other the puzzles. It’s magic to watch. The book is clever and funny and…
This book is amazing. Its striking, bright cover means children (and adults) can’t help but pick it up. Once you open the book and discover the special viewing lens nestled against the inside cover, you won’t be able to stop yourself from running it across the pages to see how it works. This book has…
What girl doesn’t dream about being a mermaid? I know my 8-year-old twins certainly do. Well, in this book, the mermaids get to spend time as humans, on land with legs! It’s a kind of coming of age tradition, so they can see what it’s like and return to the sea content, knowing that underwater…
Playful endpapers set the scene for this story, showing a mailman hauling a giant dino egg wrapped in brown paper and marked fragile. Behind him is a sign shouting that eggs are on sale. A little boy looks surprised when he receives his huge parcel, but luckily this book is a guide to looking after…
I am so excited to share this book with you all. My four year old has been asking me to read it over and over! It is a beautiful non-fiction picture book that’s just right for 3-6 year olds who are curious about the world. There’s a fun cut-out on the cover little hands just…
It’s no secret my family is into basketball, so I am a bit excited to show you the first two books in a new series being launched this week by Aussie basketball star Patty Mills. Mills plays in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, is a triple Olympian and the first (and only) Indigenous…
This story had us all in giggles and very glad we don’t have any monster friends! It begins with a wide-eyed monster telling us he has just eaten his friend. He’s most upset about it and can’t seem to make any new friends. Funny that! This book is fun to read aloud – very loudly…
