Book Club
Nurture their love of reading and foster important early literacy skills by curling with your little bookworms and a good book. We cover new kids’ book reviews, book nook ideas as well as awards and current events and news in the literacy world.
12 cloth books for little bookworms
With soft, squishy pages and eye-catching graphics, cloth books make perfect first reads for budding bookworms. Cloth books are made of fabric and packed with […]
Children’s Book of the Year winners 2021
The 2021 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year awards have just been announced, and they couldn’t have come at a better […]
Book Review: The Bench by Meghan The Duchess of Sussex
The Bench by Meghan The Duchess of Sussex Just days after giving birth to her baby daughter Lili, Meghan Markle has released her first children’s […]
Book List: 13 children’s books about Anzac Day
On Anzac Day you may wonder what to tell your little ones about this incredibly important day in Australia’s history. Here are 13 Anzac Day books for […]
23 egg-citing Easter books for kids
Easter is officially one of the best times of the year. You get to scatter chocolate around the place, make funny hats for your kids, […]
12 books to prepare siblings for a new baby
Congratulations. The stork is circling your house carrying your newest priceless package. But while you might be ready to welcome baby to the family, what […]
Channing Tatum pens a children’s book
Hold onto your fairy wings ladies, Channing Tatum has penned a children’s book all about self-esteem and the love between a father and daughter. Oh, […]
Book Review: Somebody Swallowed Stanley
Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts “Plastic bags don’t belong in the sea” Environmental expert, Sarah Roberts, brings us a powerful message about plastic pollution […]
Book Review: The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines A timely story about how beautiful life can be when we celebrate our […]
Book Review: The Birds and the Bees and Giraffes that Drink Wee
The Birds and the Bees and Giraffes that Drink Wee by Dave Hartmann and Justin Sweeting What’s the perfect way to tackle chatting to kids […]
Book Review: I’m a Hero Too
I’m a Hero Too by Jamila Rizvi Arty likes visiting his granny, going to kinder and sipping hot chocolates with his dad at their favourite […]
Children’s Book of the Year winners 2020
If you’re on the hunt for your little book worm’s next great read, look no further than the stories that have just been honoured in […]
Book Review: Maybe
Maybe by Kobi Yamada A breathtaking tale about the endless potential in all of us. Beautifully written, Maybe is a story about everything you will […]
Book Review: There’s A Zoo In My Poo
There’s A Zoo in My Poo by Felice Jacka A clever book that gets to the guts of what kids need to know about their […]
Book Review: Old Man Emu
Old Man Emu by John Williamson Legendary Aussie song ‘Old Man Emu’ has been turned into a picture book to celebrate 50 years since John […]