Come on a joyful adventure with Joy’s Journey by Jacinta Farragher
Today it is my pleasure to review a beautiful new picture book Joy’s Journey, written by Jacinta Farragher, illustrated by Manka Kasha and published by Little Steps Publishing. This post...
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Meet Oswald Messweather a delightful new picture book by Dimity Powell
Today I am delighted to reintroduce you to Dimity Powell as she introduces us to Oswald Messweather, the star of her latest picture book. I have previously talked with Dimity...
January — Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations
Throughout the year there are many special days and events that are worthy of celebration in the classroom. They may draw attention to issues affecting our world and its inhabitants...
Interview with Anne Donnelly, author-illustrator
With tomorrow 8 June World Oceans Day and World Environment Day just a few days ago on 5 June, there is no better time than now to introduce you to...
Wrapping up a year of books — 2018
Wrap up a book for a gift that gives more Reading and books combine to form one of life’s greatest pleasures and one of life’s best avenues for advancement and...
readilearn: Interview with Dimity Powell author of At the End of Holyrood Lane
This week I am delighted to share an interview with award-winning children’s author Dimity Powell. I previously introduced Dimity to you in her popular guest post Libraries: A wonderous universe...
readilearn: Interview with Allison Paterson about her non-fiction book Australia Remembers – just in time for Remembrance Day
This week, I have great pleasure in introducing you to Allison Paterson and her beautiful non-fiction picture book Australia Remembers: Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and War Memorials. With the observance...
readilearn: Books on Wednesday — Rainforest Rescue by Karen Tyrrell
Welcome to the first of a new occasional Wednesday bookish feature. This week, I want to let you know about Rainforest Rescue, newly released and third junior fiction novel in...
readilearn: Introducing Jennifer Poulter, author of Hip Hop HURRAH! Zoo Dance
This week I am delighted to introduce you to prolific Australian author Jennifer Poulter. Jennifer writes fiction and poetry for children, education and the literary market. She has had over 50...
readilearn: Libraries: A wondrous universe to explore — A guest post by Dimity Powell
This week I am delighted to introduce you to award-winning children’s author Dimity Powell. Dimity likes to fill every spare moment with words. She writes and reviews stories exclusively for...
Preserving the world’s oceans with Coral Sea Dreaming
Recently I had the great pleasure of attending the launch of Coral Sea Dreaming, the eleventh picture book by award-winning Australian author and illustrator Kim Michelle Toft. Like her other...
The Battle of Bug World – Interview with Karen Tyrrell
This week I have the pleasure of welcoming Karen Tyrrell back to the blog. I previously interviewed Karen about her book Songbird Superhero for the Author Spotlight series. Karen...