Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley by Aaron Blabey1 June, 2007We all know that opposites attract and this is a story about two characters who, in spite of their differences, are the best of friends.
Little Frog by Jenny Hale1 June, 2007The sheer cuteness of Little Frog—who, it has to be said, looks as though he’s decended straight from (grandpa?) Kermit—is only outdone by his birthday present, a little duckling.
Joel and Cat Set the Story Straight by Nick Earls1 June, 2007Joel and Cat have been set an assignment to create a tandem story together. But there’s no way that Joel and Cat are going to agree on anything.
Boris Monster, Scared of Nothing by Sofie Laguna1 June, 2007For my money there are a few too many books about monsters who are scared of other things, especially themselves, but in spite of this I found this monster quite endearing.
Annabel, again By Meg McKinlay1 April, 2007Annabel, Again is a contemporary novel that explores the difficult topic of teenage friendship.
Teeth Marks by Rose Moxham **1 April, 2007A road trip where the protagonist is stationary.
Dragon Moon by Carole Wilkinson *1 April, 2007Carole Wilkinson’s ‘Dragonkeeper’ trilogy is elevated to the rank of epic with its conclusion Dragon Moon.
Bonnie and Sam: Shadow Brumby by Alison Lester & Roland Harvey *1 April, 2007Best friends Bonnie and Sam are typical horse-crazy young girls. Without their own horses, they still manage to ride a horse most days.
One Blue Sock by Emily Ballou & Stephen Michael King *1 April, 2007With books such as Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat and Emily Loves to Bounce, Stephen Michael King has become a favourite for his depiction of characters who express their individuality against a backdrop of grass and bushland and deep blue skyscapes (and often hole up in treehouses).
The Voyage of the Owl by Belinda Murrell *1 April, 2007Voyage of the Owl by Belinda Murrell is the second book of the ‘Sun Sword Trilogy’ and picks up immediately where Quest for the Sun Gem left off.
Fortuyn's Ghost by Mark Greenwood *1 April, 2007With Pirates of the Caribbean such a hit among school-age children, it’s not surprising to see books of ghostly ships and nautical adventures hitting the bookstores.
Whacko the Chook by Mark Svendsen & Ben Redlich **1 April, 2007Mark Svendsen and Ben Redlich’s picture book follows the exploits of Whacko, a lonely chook whose attempts to make friends with some of the other chickens in the barnyard are repeatedly rejected.
Tyger! Tyger! by Elizabeth Stanley **1 April, 2007This beautiful hardback is designed for younger readers and will be a hit with socially conscious parents.
Tough Ol' Teddy by Bruce Atherton & Elise Hurst **1 April, 2007This simple but adorable story takes some very basic ingredients and mixes them just so.
Purinina by Christina Booth **1 April, 2007Purinina lives ‘At the bottom of the world on the edge of an island... deep in the darkest corner of a warm dry cave.’
Roos in Shoes by Keneally/Johnson2 February, 2007While Tom Keneally is better known for adult novels such as The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith and recently Bettany's Book, you should never underestimate the talents of an Irish/Australian storyteller.
Painting Ghosts by Catherine Speck2 February, 2007Catherine Speck’s Painting Ghosts provides a unique insight into the role of women artists in both World Wars. Central to this book is her reassessment of the ‘biases of history’, particularly the exploration of military representation outside the male exclusivity of official war patronage.
Once Upon a Picture by Sally Swain2 February, 2007Set up the easels and hand out the art smocks! Once upon a Picture, by artist and performer Sally Swain, will have little hands reaching for brushes.
Saturday Morning Mozart and Burnt Toast by Rob Newton2 February, 2007Edam McManus has changed his name, Vladimir Gronski has lost his memory, Trevor isn’t Scumbuster and Angus has woolly tongue.
Nana's Land by Delphine Sarago- Kendrick2 February, 2007In 2001 Delphine Sarago-Kendrick won an illustrator’s award from Black Inc Press.
When's My Turn by Hayley Smithers and John Yahyeh2 February, 2007When's My Turn? is a picture book I can really relate to having recently invested in a strip of AstroTurf for the back yard so my son and I can practice playing cricket on a nice even surface.
Max Remy Superspy 5 by Deborah Abela2 February, 2007There’s no doubt that Max Remy has established herself as our home-grown agent for Good and The International Way.
Trumpet's Kittens by Carolyn Polizzotto & Sarah Spinks2 February, 2007Trumpet the cat is getting fatter by the day. She's obsessed with food and costing her new owners a fortune to feed. No wonder.
Life's Like a Crocodile by Rolf Heimann2 February, 2007Life’s Like a Crocodile is a quirky, fun collection of short stories for younger readers aged 5–8 years.
The Legend of Lasseter's Reef by Mark Greenwood2 February, 2007Following his earlier success with The Legend of Moondyne Joe, Mark Greenwood presents another tale from Australian history with legendary qualities - for older, independent readers.