Book Reviews
Explore our in-depth children’s book reviews to find the perfect reads for your little ones. From picture books to chapter books, discover age-appropriate, engaging, and educational stories that will inspire a love of reading.
Book List: 10 books to help learn sight words
One of the best things we can do to prepare our little darlings for independent reading is help them to recognise sight words. Sometimes called ‘popcorn words’, […]
Book List: 17 books about an Aussie Christmas
Dashing through the bush…in a rusty Holden ute….kicking up the dust….esky in the boot! Traditional Christmas stories still give us Aussie’s a warm and fuzzy but sometimes […]
2015 Early Readers Book of the Year
Finishing the day reading a good book is so enjoyable for children. It helps them settle down from all the fun of the day and has been proven […]
Book List: 11 books about going to bed
Are bedtime battles a nightly occurrence? Maybe you’re listening to night after night of protests. Or maybe you have a child who suddenly insists they are […]
Book List: 10 books about going on a holiday
We’re all going on a summer holiday! Whether it’s camping or an overseas adventure, holidaying with kids is a lot of fun! It can be daunting for […]
Book List: Top 10 Pamela Allen Books as voted by mums
Pamela Allen books are loved for their memorable characters, lyrical tales and mesmerising illustrations that capture imaginations of kids big and small. With eight of her […]
On your marks, get set…READ!
Heads up: the National Simultaneous Storytime event is happening 11am on the 27th May 2015, where thousands of little bookworms will join together to listen […]
Book List: 17 colouring books for kids (and parents!)
Crayons, pencils, textas, metallic or fluorescent? Colouring books are the ultimate childhood canvases where budding artists can express their creativity with the medium and hue […]
Book Review: Playful
Blogger, illustrator and all round crafty lady Merrilee Liddiard certainly knows her stuff. We have been mesmerised by her DIY creations for a while now […]
Children’s Book of the Year winners (2014)
Check out all the Children’s Book of the Year Winners 2014. Here are the books that should be on every child’s bookshelf or reading list […]
Book Review: Art colouring books
I like to think my son’s talent for art is emerging … slowly. So far his highest selling piece was $1 by an anonymous buyer […]
Top 20 kids’ books every child should own
A great children’s book stays with us forever. It fires the imagination, helps us understand new concepts and words, and evokes fond memories of your […]
Children’s Book of the Year Winners (2013)
The winners of the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards have been announced for 2013, and what a tough job it […]
Book Review: Peggy: A brave chicken on a big adventure
Peggy: A brave chicken on a big adventure by Anna Walker Peggy the bantam hen leads a pleasant, simple life until one blustery day a […]