#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 […]
Interview with Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern! We’re so thrilled to speak again with the talented international award-winning author, Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, about her latest series for early readers; Ariana Treasure. Jacqueline has a knack for touching hearts with her stories, often centring around important life values and virtues. The first two titles, The Missing Book and […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Adrian Rose! It’s such a pleasure to welcome author, Adrian K. Rose to the blog to share the story behind her new vibrant picture book, The Summertime Elf; An Australian Christmas Story. This gorgeous Christmas tale with a twist takes the joy of all the favourite festive delights and mixes them […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Kirsten Ealand! It’s such a pleasure to welcome talented debut picture book author, Kirsten Ealand to the blog, to share the story behind her refreshing new title, Like a Gannet. The gannet, an Australian diving bird, is cleverly depicted as a metaphor for little Francie’s interpersonal journey from apprehension to confidence, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Aleesah Darlison! It’s such a privilege to welcome award-winning author of over sixty-five fabulous children’s books – Aleesah Darlison! Today, she is sharing the heartrending and extraordinary story behind her latest novel for middle grade readers, Grace the Amazing. Penned based on a deeply personal place in her own heart, Aleesah […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Apsara Baldovino! Does it get more beautiful? Text and images unite in one powerful, heartfelt, hopeful and exquisite journey through the seasons and the circle of life in this beautiful new picture book, The Lucky Shack. And how ‘lucky’ are we to have the opportunity to share in its joys and […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Nean McKenzie! What a thrill to welcome back the marvellous Nean McKenzie with her third exciting middle grade novel (previous titles include, Cryptosight (see our interview here) and Xenoflight); the dangerously captivating time-slip adventure, Timefire. Described as ‘perilous’ and ‘gripping’, Timefire is unputdownable as it thrusts readers into the swells of […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jude Mullen! It’s a pleasure to welcome Jude Mullen to the blog, to share her latest children’s book release; Jeffery’s Dress. This affirming story is about having the courage to take pride in yourself, and to honour those who showed courage to stand up for others, as well as breaking stereotypes […]
#thewindandthemouse #themousenandtheegg #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #BookReview The Wind and the Mouse (Book 1) and The Mouse and the Egg (Book 2), Michelle Worthington (author), Adyna Ferre (illus.), Daisy Lane Publishing, February 2021. Blurb: The Wind and the Mouse – Spring is here. Mouse wants things to stay the same. Can Wind show her all of the beautiful […]
#goawayfoxyfoxy #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day3 Reading Go Away, Foxy Foxy will stimulate children’s creativity, and give them the power to be their own superheroes! Karen Hendriks is a passionate advocate for facilitating reading and developing a love of it. What other wisdom will she impart in this interview?! 🙂 Congratulations on the release of your empowering […]
