Book Reviews
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: 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 […]
27 easy Book Week costumes to make at home
Read all about it, Book Week is almost here and mini bookworms are itching to get their craft on and create whimsical costumes that bring […]
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 […]
Book Review: My Feel Good Book
My Feel Good Book by Francoize Boucher 90 ways to feel confident and happy to be you. Jam-packed with inspirational ideas and adventures, My Feel […]
Book Review: Love Makes a Family
Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer There’s one thing that makes a family… and that’s love. Love Makes a Family is a board book […]
Ditty Bird Review: Award winning musical board books
There’s nothing like a story to ignite the imaginations of little ones before being tucked into bed for the night. And when the stories are […]
Book List: The best Bluey books as voted by mums
When tots aren’t watching Bluey on TV, they’re reading about Bluey in the ever-growing collection of Bluey books, because too much Bluey is never enough! […]
Book Review: All the Ways to be Smart
All the Ways to be Smart by Davina Bell Because everybody is smart in their own special way. This bright and bubbly picture book celebrates […]
Book Review: The World Needs More Purple People
The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart A unique and uplifting book teaching children that it’s ok to be different. […]
Book Review: Isla’s Family Tree
Isla’s Family Tree by Katrina McKelvey & Prue Pittock When Isla finds out she is going to be a big sister, she’s not impressed. Isla […]
Book Review: Izzy and Frank
Izzy & Frank By Katrina Lehman & Sophie Beer A touching story about a truly unique friendship. When Izzy has to leave her lighthouse and […]