Kids
Hope is the Thing by Johanna Bell & Erica Wagner (illus.)
Inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem, Hope is the Thing is a stunning book from Australians Johanna Bell and Erica Wagner. It celebrates the joy and beauty of small, everyday moments. They write in a note to readers that they wanted…
Tumbleglass by Kate Constable
When she helps her sister, Ash, paint her bedroom, Rowan finds a mysterious ring that transports them back in time to a party held in their home in 1999. Both sisters are intrigued and excited at this turn of events…
I am David by Anne Holm
I distinctly remember the feeling I had after reading this book when I was young – a heartfelt appreciation of how truly lucky I am.
This story set during the Second World War begins with David being given instructions from…
Waiting for the Storks by Katrina Nannestad
I could talk about how much I adore Katrina Nannestad’s work all day. Profound, emotional and gripping, Nannestad’s writing is also sensitive enough to depict the darkest parts of history in a way that is appropriate for children without holding…
Mountainfell by Katharine Orton
From the author of Nevertell and Glassheart comes a tale of magic and courage.
Erksin is the shy and lonely child of the Mountainkeeper – the person tasked with keeping everyone safe from the strange magic that inhabits the mountain…
Silver Leaves by Gladys Milroy
A catastrophic event forces noisy daytime birds into the quiet gum tree of the nocturnal Owl and Night Parrot. Initially vexed but soon realising the birds are homeless, Owl and Night Parrot happily share their tree despite its limitations. Eventually…
The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O'Farrell & Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzinni (illus.)
When Jem and his family move from the city to a small town, he’s overcome with feelings of loss; making the transition and new connections seems like an insurmountable challenge.
Jem’s overwhelming feelings of frustration and dislocation are deepened by…
Koori Princess by Anita Heiss
Teish loves anything pink and princess-y with a passion. But Koori Princess isn’t really about Teish and her love of princesses – she never really wavers much from her enthusiasm and remains firm in her belief that she is a…
The Three BIlly Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
The troll is hungry, the troll is fierce. Seated under the bridge, he hopes for a tasty meal. Then – clip-clop – a billy goat approaches, and Mr Troll clambers up in all his ugly ferocity. And oh dear, things…
Gotcha!: A Funny Fairy Tale Hide-and-Seek by Clotilde Perrin
French author and illustrator Clotilde Perrin’s newest book is truly a delight!
Open the pages of Gotcha! and you will learn that there are some terrible critters out there: a nasty hairball with frightful fur; a fizzling stinkwort with a…
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