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There’s a Chicken in the House – Sonya Hartnett. Lucia Masciullo.
Penguin Australia August 2026 ISBN: 9781761344497 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $24.99 For those of us with fluffbutts – and I am currently in my 4th round of keeping the beaky little beggars [Henny & Penny, d’uccle Belgian bantams – reputedly docile breed – hah!] this sweet and gentle book has special resonance. But even kiddos who… Read more
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Cockadoodle Moo?! – Tanya Hennessy. Illustrated by Shiloh Gordon.
Allen & Unwin August 2026 RRP: $19.99 ISBN:9781761181603 Publisher:A&U Children’s Imprint:Albert Street Books This past week I’ve rewatched the Shrek movies and realised again just how fun they are with loads of intercontextuality for adults as well as the plentiful humour for kiddos. And this terrific book echoes that premise exactly. In fact, I’d liken… Read more
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Wolf Baby – Aura Parker
Scholastic Australia November 2026 ISBN: 9781761720925 ISBN-10: 1761720929 RRP: $26.99 As you would expect from Aura Parker, this is just beautiful. As you might not expect, it’s a complete departure from Bowerbird Blues. I am already seeing how many rich conversations and juicy questions will spring from sharing this with kiddos as it explores themes… Read more
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Nest – Tanith King
Scholastic Australia July 2026 ISBN: 9781761648489 RRP: $26.99 The illustrations are beautifully rendered and the minimal text is quite evocative. It’s a simple book about how love is expressed for small people. I just have one problem with it. It’s clearly Australian and we know that via the azure kingfisher and the frogmouth mentioned, also… Read more
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