A delightful narrative that explores themes of identity, friendship and kindness through anthropomorphic Australian characters that embark on an adventurous quest. From its attractive cover and appealing silhouette endpapers, to its heart-warming resolution, this high-quality […]
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Accomplished storytelling with a simple and predictable plot, satisfying ending and some humour included. This bright, cheerful book explores the theme of diversity through the lens of various cultures’ cuisines and dinner table behaviours and
This beautifully illustrated and evocative book sets the mood with subtlety, from the minimalistic cover through to the end. The title cleverly connects the concept of collection of all things blue by satin bowerbirds with
An original and heart-warming story of two children who come together by chance on a ferris wheel. It is a subtle exploration of life before adoption that captures the wonder and beauty of a child’s
What a treasure this book is – a delightful tale for younger readers exploring the power of imagination, beautifully conveying the loving bond between a mother and child enjoying quality time at the beach. The
This well-crafted, multi-layered story explores a confluence of themes that can inspire discussions about the values of friendship, multicultural community connections, social action, sustainability and wildlife rescue. It also offers a glimpse into the First
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This delightful story follows anxious Ravi as he faces day care for the first time. With his mother’s gentle support, Ravi transitions from concocting endearing plots to avoid daycare to finding the courage to go
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This book offers a lighthearted glimpse into a typical day in Banjo’s life, engaging readers with playful word games involving homophones and homonyms that craft clever dual meanings. The bright and cheerful illustrations complement the
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This engaging biographic narrative of the creator of Blinky Bill is creatively depicted through a pleasing combination of sophisticated prose and captivating illustrations. The language effectively captures the place, character and mood of her imagined
This multi-layered book explores the transformative power of nature and highlights the importance of overcoming modern disconnections from the natural world. Inspired by the author’s residency in the Sonoran Desert, Mexico’s hottest locale, the story
