Here you’ll find reviews of my favourite kids books. Enjoy browsing all categories. I’m sure you’ll find something special for children big and small.
When my child was an energetic toddler, not in the least interested in any reads I offered, books by Oliver Jeffers would stop him in his tracks and make him […]
“Once Upon an Alphabet”: quirky short stories that teach without preaching Read More »
This alphabet book showcases animals unique to the Australian continent, as illustrated by a celebrated Aboriginal artist Bronwyn Bancroft. Expand your growing readers’ horizons by acquainting them with the Australian
A riot of colours and patterns in “An Australian abc of Animals” Read More »
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) is a prolific American illustrator and author of a number of dark macabre books, which some refer to as mildly unsettling. His alphabet book “The Gashlycrumb Tinies”
“The Gashlycrumb Tinies”: a macabre alphabet of dreadful ends Read More »
One of the recent testaments to the unwaning popularity of May Gibbs (1877- 1969), a celebrated Australian artist, illustrator and children’s book author, was the official gift from the people
An “Alphabet book” of the Australian bush babies fantasy world Read More »
The idea of “Take Away the A” is this: subtract a single letter from a word and watch it transform into a new word, then indulge in the unlikely pair
“Take Away the A”: unique wordplay to entertain your linguistic wit Read More »