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Tohby Riddle

Tohby Riddle shows us why he is one of Australia’s greatest children’s author/illustrator. Not only does this muted colour picture book have a lyrical text, it also shows intelligent, understated...

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aya Newell, Charlotte Mars and Gus Skattebol-James, illustrated by Tom Jellett

The cover of Wrestle, ahis hardback Picture Book jumps out at the viewer. There is the face of a very fierce boy who is just waiting for a wrestle. In...

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Katie Abey

Children are mostly fascinated with food. Young children love to taste, touch squeeze and smell food. It is a familiar and friendly part of their day and satisfies hunger. “We...

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Heidi McKinnon

In this bold, bright and fun about friendship, two little owls, take a look at friendship and what it really means, in Baz and Benz from acclaimed a children’s author...

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Devon Sillett. Illustrations Nicky Johnston

Barkley and Super Olivia went everywhere together. The fought the bad guys, had fun at the park and just simply hung out together, until one day Mum said it was...

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Laura James. Illustrations Eglantine Ceulmans.

Oh Dear, it looks like Pug could be in some serious trouble if Lady Miranda goes ahead planning a holiday by the seaside. Not that Pug minds holidays, quite the...

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Smriti Prasadam-Halls. Illustrations Alison Brown.

You Make Me Happy is a seriously lovely, feel good story full of Ahhh moments, as two of the most unlikely friends, in a lovely blue Porcupine and rusty red...

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Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman.

In todays multicultural world, traditional rules are changing bringing with it a rich diversity in schools and communities.  All Are Welcome couches perfectly the vital message that regardless of who...

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Robert Vescio. Illustrations Cara King.

Remember when life was somehow simpler, or al least seemed to be and fun was had playing with the definitely simpler treasures, such as old cardboard or wooden boxes. Fresh...

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Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright

 This hard-back picture book is filled with colour and fun and all the optimism that a young person can dream off. Surrounded by her own toys and dressed in her...

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Chris Higgins.Illustrated Emily Mackenzie.

Bella and her little brother Sid had moved to a small cottage in the country in the middle of the school holidays, which meant Bella and Sid had to begin...

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Jo Simmons. Illustrated: Sheena Dempsey

Children’s adventure books are not as common as they once were, so it is delightful to read about a child’s adventure, without adult supervision, and in a strange place. Danny...