Children’s and Young Adult book reviews.
#BookReview: Clutterbugs, Maura Pierlot (author), Maya Bora (illus.), Big Ideas Press, April 2025. A neat tale of waste mindfulness wrapped in the gift of creativity, friendship and play, fashioned with whimsy, lively action and heart. This picture book is the gift that keeps on giving! For readers and environmental warriors as young as four, Clutterbugs […]
#BookReviews: Ariana Treasure, Book 1: The Missing Book and Book 2: The Secret Ingredient by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern (author), Karen Erasmus (illus.), Wombat Books/Rhiza Press, March 2025. When kindness, empathy, community building, and looking after our environment all combine in a delightful new set of books for early readers… you’re gifted with the Ariana Treasure […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Catherine Bauer! It’s always a privilege when award-winning author, journalist and history-enthusiast, Catherine Bauer comes to share her latest news! Catherine is the talented author of many brilliant, poignant books, including Australia Remembers 3: Len Waters, Colourful Memories and Tulips for Breakfast, and not to mention the Winner of the 2019 […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Marcus Addison! It’s a pleasure to welcome creative writer, Marcus Addison, to the blog to chat about his latest picture book, The Not-so-little Tree. This is a fascinating philosophical tale of ‘growing’ to learn the insights, foresights, knowledge and wisdom as passed down through the generations – all told gently through […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jennifer Bain and Scott Stuart! What an honour to welcome two impressive creators to share their new picture book title – author Jennifer Bain and author-illustrator Scott Stuart are here to discuss their insightful journey into creating Don’t Fall For The Trick. Both creators, like many of us, have seen first-hand […]
Interview with David Lawrence! We’re overjoyed to welcome back superstar comedian, Indigenous Literacy Foundation Ambassador and award-winning author, David Lawrence (previous interview), to share his insights into his spectacularly magical middle grade ‘Pen‘ series and its third title; Finn and the Pen! No doubt you’ve already read Ruby’s and Xander’s adventures, navigating real-life conundrums with […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jodi Toering and Valerie Brumby! We’re welcoming back the superlative Jodi Toering, following the success of Night Watch! (illus. by Tannya Harricks, interview here) with her newest picture book, Rain on the Rock. What can I say? WOW! This book is incredible! Jodi’s beautiful, poetic prose seamlessly amalgamates with the exquisite […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Angela Toniolo! We’re delighted to welcome debut picture book author, Angela Toniolo, to the blog to share her recent release; Mavis, the Little Plane Spotter. Mavis and Doreen, based on Angela’s grandmother and great-aunt respectively, are the names of the inspirational sisters behind the patriotic honour of spotting and notifying the […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Shelly Higgs! We’re excited to welcome multi-talented debut picture book author, actor and playwright, Shelly Higgs to the blog to share her valuable new release, Poppy’s Monster. This beautifully heartfelt and uplifting tale takes young Poppy on a journey from constant fear and worries to confidence and resilience, as she learns […]
Happy 2025! Welcome to JWFK’s Summer Collection of books to enjoy and treasure over the holidays and in the lead up to the return to school! We’ve selected 16 spectacular children’s titles from 2024 that refresh our minds, rejuvenate our souls and reenergise our hearts. From magical adventures at the seaside to exploring small (and […]
