Kids
Mike Goes to Carnival by Joshua Button & Robyn Wells
There’s so much to like in this exuberant tale of Steve – a jazz-loving, dancing gorilla – and his friend Antonio, the zookeeper who plays saxophone at night. There is the fine balance of vivid colour, loose line and clean…
One Very Big Bear by Alice Brière-Haquet, Olivier Philipponneau & Raphaële Enjary
Parents frequently ask for books for their pre-school or prep child to encourage reading. Less frequent is the request to help with numeracy. Here’s a charming picture book from France that will help with both, about a polar bear who…
The Curiositree: Natural World: A Visual Compendium Of Wonders From Nature by Amanda Wood, Mike Jolley & Owen Davey
The Curiositree is a wonderful introduction to the natural world – an informative and visually compelling look at how plants and animals adapt and survive in their natural environment and the interconnectedness of it all.
It’s an attractive and interesting…
The Journey by Francesca Sanna
This picture book is beautiful and heartbreaking and hopeful, all wrapped up in one. It depicts the journey of a family fleeing their home country and seeking refuge overseas. With stunning illustrations and simple text, Sanna drew from real stories…
The Girl Of Ink & Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A beautiful adventure story about Isabella, who lives on the island of Joya, in a township under rule by a strict Governor. The townsfolk aren’t allowed into the forest that surrounds the town and haven’t seen the rest of the…
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
This delightful picture book for young children aged 2–4 is a classic the world over. Judith Kerr wrote and illustrated the book, and even though it was published in 1968 it continues to entertain and engage children with its charming…
The Other Side of Summer by Emily Gale
Summer’s brother, Floyd, is killed in an accident. Unsure how to cope with the loss, Summer clings to his Ibanez Artwood guitar (Floyd was giving her lessons before he died) while her dad moves the family from London to Melbourne…
The Bubble Boy by Stewart Foster
The Bubble Boy is a very sweet read about Joe, who has never left his London hospital room because of a deadly autoimmune disease, so he spends his days chatting online and watching superhero movies. That is, until new nurse…
Fizz and the Police Dog Tryouts by Lesley Gibbs
Fizz dreams of being a police dog; brave, clever and fast, he’s just what the police force needs. But there’s a problem: Fizz is the cutest ball of adorable, fuzzy fur!Fizz comes from a long line of champion show-dogs and…
Above and Below by Hanako Clulow & Patricia Hegarty
Above and Below is a beautifully illustrated natural-world fact book. Each spread details a different landscape, with factoids about the plants and animals that can be found there, with the added bonus of page-wide flaps to expose what’s going on…
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