Children's Book Reviews
Somebody's Crying by Maureen McCarthy1 September, 2008Three years ago Tom’s best friend Jonty was arrested for killing a woman: Alice’s mother. Jonty was a wild 18-year-old, and he doesn’t remember what happened.
Princess and Fairy: Very Sparkly Christmas by Anna Pignataro1 September, 2008Anna Pignataro brings us another shimmering lookand- find book, this time in festive red.
Pocket Dogs Go on Holiday by Margaret Wild1 September, 2008For the over-fours this title is the much-awaited sequel to bestselling children’s tale The Pocket Dogs.
Peka-Boo, the Smallest Bird in All the World by Eliza Feely1 September, 2008The language is as colourful as the illustrations, filled with wonderful ‘ridgey-didge’ Australian expressions and there is much fun and laughter to be had in sharing this book.
Letters to Santa by Andrew Daddo1 September, 2008There’s almost an embarrassment of riches in Aussie Christmas books this year and here’s another one.
Bonnie and Sam 4: Saving Mr Pinto by Alison Lester1 September, 2008In this fourth book of the series about two horse-mad girls, Bonnie and Sam leave their small town to help out at the Royal Show with Cheryl, owner of the smart dressage horse Chocolate Charme.
The Two-hearted Numbat by Ambelin and Ezekial Kwaymullina12 July, 2008Numbat has two hearts—one made of feathers, and one of stone. When he’s wearing his feather heart, he’s soft, kind and likeable—but exhausted from helping others.
Possum Magic on display3 July, 2008Original illustrations by Julie Vivas from the much-loved children's classic Possum Magic (Mem Fox, Scholastic) will be on display to the public until 28 July
Another children's e-book free online3 July, 2008Children's author D C Green has announced he will be giving away free downloads of Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine (Barrel Books).
Into the Fire By Pam Harvey & Michael Panckridge1 July, 2008In Australia, summer is either a time for the beach, an opportunity to watch some cricket, or a genuine threat to life and property.
Not Like Georgie by Scott Hatcher1 July, 2008A little boy is planning his birthday party.
My Candlelight Novel by Joanne Horniman1 July, 2008This book is a very subtle and very Australian offering from Queensland writer Joanne Horniman.
Lucy Zeezou's Goal by Liz Deep-Jones1 July, 2008Set in both Milan and Sydney, Lucy Zeezou’s Goal introduces 14-year-old Lucia (or ‘Lucy’) Zoffi, the football-mad but modelling-bound daughter of a world-renowned Italian footballer.
Love You T(w)oo by Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli1 July, 2008Giuseppina, or Pina, is a third-generation Italian teenager living in Adelaide.
I'm Glad You're My Dad by Cathy Phelan1 July, 2008These small-format ‘I’m Glad’ books follow on from I’m Glad You’re My Mum and I’m Glad You’re My Gran.
The Night We Made the Flag by Carole Wilkinson & Sebastian Ciaffoglone1 July, 2008In her first picture book, award-winning author Carole Wilkinson offers a unique view the Eureka Stockade.
Emily and the Big Bad Bunyip by Jackie French, illus by Bruce Whatley, Angus & Robertson1 July, 2008It’s Christmas Day in Shaggy Gully. All the animals are revelling in the joys of the holiday according to their various natures (kangaroos bouncing, kookaburras chortling, echidnas prickling) all except one, that is.
Sprite Downberry by Nette Hilton1 July, 2008Sprite is in primary school, dealing with the collective unkindness of her fellow classmates, and the loss of her former best friend, who is adding to her taunting.
Special Kev by Chris McKimmie1 July, 2008Kevin is the only one in his family with curly red hair and freckles. His mother calls him Special Kev.
Donald Loves Drumming by Nicholas Bland & Nick Bland1 July, 2008Aimed at children from three years of age, this book will enchant both children and their parents
Sophie Bakes a Cake by Tina Burke1 July, 2008There are some things that should go in a cake and others that should not! With initial help from her mother, who gathers together the ingredients, Sophie enthusiastically puts together the cake mixture.
Short Stuff by Mark Stevens1 July, 2008Short stories are a useful vehicle with which to encourage the reluctant reader.
Cat on the Island by Gary Crew1 July, 2008I sit up and pay attention whenever Gary Crew releases a new book.
Captain Congo and the Crocodile King by Ruth Starke1 July, 2008Captain Congo and his assistant Pug are given an assignment to search for a professor from Chicago, missing in Abyssinia (AKA Ethiopia).
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