It has certainly been a magical week of reading and books around our nation this past week (and month), which will no doubt continue in its festivities (because kids’ books are awesome!). One such phenomenal creature we’re celebrating is the delightful Allen (and his pet dog, Byte) from Allen the Alien by Stephanie Ward and […]
‘Reading is Magic’ is the theme for Australia’s 2024 Book Week celebrations, and we’re excited to bring some magic from reading this imaginative and creative picture book – The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris and Natalie Herington! With its own themes of friendship, creativity, sustainability, Australian animals and an appreciation of our community […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Mary Anastasiou! Thanks so much to multi-talented author, editor, designer and marketing manager, Mary Anastasiou, for flying in to share one of her latest creations – the cutest Halloween picture book around, Tilly’s New Broom. The perfectly-timed rhyming couplets work harmoniously with Giorgia Clerico‘s adorably spooky illustrations to capture little witch […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sally Barns! It’s such a pleasure to welcome debut picture book rock star author, Sally Barns, to the blog, to entertain us with her new release, Rock Dogs! Inspired by her own canine howlers, Sally’s tongue-wagging, rollicking tale is hitting centre-stage amongst readers, showing us that we can truly shine and […]
We are intergalactically excited to welcome Stephanie Ward to the blog to share her universal adventures with the creation of her exuberantly playful story of Allen the Alien – an (overly) enthusiastic space dweller on an earthly mission to make human connections. Thanks, Stephanie, for introducing us to your exceptional new friend! 🙂 Congratulations on […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Caz Goodwin! We’re delighted to welcome back Caz Goodwin, talented internationally published author, to talk about her absolutely gorgeous new picture book; A Wish for Baby. Told in enchanting rhyme, there are so many joyous wishes for baby that melt your heart because of all the glittering warmth that shines out […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jess Horn and Zoe Bennett! It’s such a pleasure to have wonderful debut picture book author, Jess Horn, together with the supremely talented illustrator, Zoe Bennett, here to share in the celebration of their new title, Bernie Thinks in Boxes. This beautiful story delves into the mind of Bernie, revealing the […]
#BookReview: The Postman’s My Mate, Kelly Louise Jarris (author), Natalie Herington (illus.), KLJ Books, June 2024. Blurb: Join Charlie on an adventure as he unwraps a world full of surprises and imagination. When his very best mate, the postman arrives with a mysterious package, Charlie’s day transforms into “The Best Birthday Ever!” What’s inside? Rockets, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Julie Anne Grasso! It’s an exciting day when another fabulous author comes to visit! Hooray, it’s Julie Anne Grasso to share her delightfully bright and effervescent reading adventure with Hooray, Hooray, It’s Library Day! Who doesn’t love a good book about books?! This one is such a playful journey navigating a […]
To celebrate the power of imagination and creativity when it comes to the simple things in life, we’re excited to deliver a special boxed prize to a lucky reader to WIN a SIGNED COPY of the charming, The Postman’s My Mate by Kelly Louise Jarris and Natalie Herington! Let’s get unboxing! 🙂 Here’s how you […]
