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Mr Clownfish, Miss Anemone and the Hermit Crab – Sean E. Avery
Walker Books Australia ISBN13:9781760654344 Australia RRP:$25.99 New Zealand RRP:$27.99 Here is another quirky tale from Sean E. Avery, whose sense of humour and subtle inferences remind me so strongly of Jon Klassen. And I LOVE it! Most children will know about the symbiotic relationship that clown fish have with anemones, but I’ll guarantee they’ve never…
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The Puppets of Spelhorst – Kate DiCamillo
Walker Books Australia October 2023 ISBN13:9781529512854 Australia RRP:$24.99 New Zealand RRP:$27.99 Kate DiCamillo never disappoints and this is no exception. I’d been keenly anticipating it since I first got wind of this new series a while back and so was thrilled to receive the ARC which, of course, I promptly devoured in one gulp. Kate…
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Rabbit – a global superstar!
Walker Books Australia Author/Illustrator: Jo Ham September 2023 Uh-oh! Rabbit ISBN13:9781529504439 Australia RRP:$19.99 New Zealand RRP:$22.99 Yippee! Rabbit! ISBN13:9781529509106 Australia RRP:$19.99 New Zealand RRP:$22.99 Have you met Rabbit yet? The brainchild of Joanna Ham, artist and illustrator, Rabbit has graced almost everything from Body Shop packaging to giant murals and art installations. Rabbit epitomises all…
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Our Country: Where History Happened – Mark Greenwood/Frane Lessac
Walker Books Australia September 2023 ISBN13:9781760653576 Australia RRP:$26.99 New Zealand RRP:$28.99 This is the second in this stunning series from talented couple Mark Greenwood & Frane Lessac. I have previously reviewed the first (twice! hardback and paperback!) Ancient Wonders and I know that many people took that first title to their hearts. In this new…
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Shearer- Neridah McMullin/Michael Tomkins
Walker Books Australia September 2023 ISBN13:9781760653163 Imprint:Walker Books Australia Australia RRP:$26.99 New Zealand RRP: $28.99 Again, Neridah McMullin has delighted me by bringing another significant Australian of the past to a new generation. When I was growing up in the Boomer years, we still referred to ‘Jackie Howes’ (singlets) and I definitely knew why they…
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Ancient Wonders – Mark Greenwood/Frané Lessac
Walker Books August 2023 ISBN13:9781760658083 Australia RRP:$16.99 New Zealand RRP:$18.99 Now in paperback, this is the first in the Our Country Series by this very talented couple (both of whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting). I have no doubt you would be well acquainted by the many outstanding collaborations Mark and Frané have produced, and…
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Eat My Dust! – Neridah McMullin & Lucia Masciulla
Walker Books August 2023 ISBN13: 9781760654191 Australia RRP:$26.99 New Zealand RRP:$28.99 After many months of hearing of the progress with this new book from Neridah McMullin, I was tremendously pleased to finally hold it in my hands, and enjoy the narrative account of two remarkable Australian women. I freely admit I had never heard of…
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