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.

Book Review: Ruby Who?
Ruby Who? by A & H Bartholemew. Illustrated by A. Zinn. Ruby wishes for so many things and wants to be like so many others […]

Book Review: Zebedee’s Zoo
Zebedee’s Zoo By Giles Milton In the day Zebedee’s zoo is full of Zs, the sleeping, snuggling, snoring kind. But when Zebedee retires for the […]

Book Review: The Ravenous Beast
The Ravenous Beast by Niamh Sharkey The ravenous beast is hungry, hungry, hungry! Get carried away in the gentle sing-song rhythm of The Ravenous Beast, […]

Book Review: Fox in Socks
Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss Be prepared to get your tongue into trouble with some serious tongue twisting games between the Fox in Socks […]

Book Review: Kiki and Coco in Paris
Kiki and Coco in Paris by Stephanie Rausser It will be the Mums begging the kids for ‘just one more story’ when it’s this exquisite […]

Book Review: The LEGO Ideas Book
The LEGO Ideas Book By Daniel Lipkowitz It’s hard to imagine a childhood home without those little blocks lurking somewhere (usually underfoot – ouch!). The […]

Book Review: What Colour are Your Knickers
What Colour are Your Knickers by Sam Lloyd Find out what colour knickers each of these animal characters is wearing in this fun lift-the-flap book! […]

Book Review: You’re All My Favourites
You’re All My Favourites by Sam McBratney & Anita Jeram From the creators of Guess How Much I Love You, comes this sweet book about […]

Book Review: Maths for Mums and Dads
Maths for Mums and Dads by Rob Eastaway & Mike Askew If ‘Can you help me with my maths homework?’ fills you with a sense […]

Book Review: Spot Loves His Mum
Spot Loves His Mum by Eric Hill What better story to share with your little ones than a Spot book. Everyone’s favourite puppy just loves […]

Book Review: Playful Home: Creative Style Ideas for Living with Kids
Playful Home: Creative Style Ideas for Living with Kids by Andrew Weaving & Andrew Wood This inspiring book peeks into 12 family homes that are […]

Book Review: Can We Lick the Spoon Now
Can We Lick the Spoon Now? by Carol Goess The Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year winner is a scrumptious picture book about a […]

Book Review: Domestic Goddess on a Budget
Domestic Goddess on a Budget: How to Save Money and Time and Still be Gorgeous by Wendyl Nissen You can live on less without losing […]

Book Review: Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book: Make a World
Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book: Make a World by Ed Emberley This classic book is packed with cool things that kids – and adults too – […]

Book Review: Mum Goes to Work
Mum Goes to Work by Kes Grey Sure this is a picture book for children, but it’s also a book for Mums everywhere who juggle […]