Children’s Book Review: Lola Dutch: When I Grow Up by Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright

August 30, 2020 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: Lola Dutch: When I Grow Up Author: Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright Published: July 2nd 2020 Publisher: Bloomsbury Australia Pages: 40 Genres: Children RRP: $14.99 Rating: 4 stars Lola Dutch is always bursting with creative ideas – and she has so many exciting plans about what she’ll be when she grows up! She could be a magnificent performer, or a daring… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Lola Dutch: When I Grow Up by Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright

2020 Reviews · children · new release · Picture book

Children’s Book Review: The Enchanted Oak Tree by Sarah, Duchess of York

July 31, 2020 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: The Enchanted Oak Tree Author: Sarah, Duchess of York Illustrator: Veronica Rooke Published: 31 July 2020 Publisher: Serenity Press Pages: 34 Genres: Children (3+) RRP: $19.99 Rating: 4.5 stars Open the antique gate and enter a secret garden where a world of enchantment and wonder awaits…Children will delight in this charming tale about an old oak tree that is… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: The Enchanted Oak Tree by Sarah, Duchess of York

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Children’s Book Review: Alexandra Rose and her Icy-Cold Toes by Monique Mulligan

June 29, 2020 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: Alexandra Rose and her Icy-Cold Toes Author: Monique Mulligan Illustrator: Kat Fox Published: June 11th 2020 Publisher: Serenity Press Pages: 32 Genres: Children (3+) RRP: $26.99 Alexandra Rose has ice-cold toes and she knows the best way to warm them up. But will her family like her foot-warming, wake-up-fast idea as much as she does? Fergus the Farting Dragon and My Silly Mum author… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Alexandra Rose and her Icy-Cold Toes by Monique Mulligan

2020 Pop Sugar Reading Challenge · 2020 Reviews · children · Picture book

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2020: The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 Amanda Barrett6 Comments

Today I am marking off my sixth #6 checkpoint category for the POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2020 with: If a kid is trying to make you read this book, the kid is playing a trick on you. You will end up saying silly things and making everybody laugh and laugh! You might think a book with… Continue reading POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2020: The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak

#aww2019 · 2019 Reviews · Australian · children · new release · Picture book

Children’s Book Review: Top Koala by Jackie French and Illustrated by Matt Shanks

November 20, 2019 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: Top Koala Author: Jackie French Illustrator: Matt Shanks Published: November 18th 2019 Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 32 Genres: Children (3+) RRP: $24.99 Rating: 4 stars This Koala just has to be on top! I am top of every tree! Top is always best to be. And this koala is determined to be at the very top of EVERYTHING. From a mast in the… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Top Koala by Jackie French and Illustrated by Matt Shanks

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#Books On Tour – Blog Tour: When the Moon is a Smile by Teena Raffa-Mulligan

June 6, 2019 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: When the Moon is a Smile Author: Teena Raffa-Mulligan Illustrator: Amy Calautti Published: June 1st 2019 Publisher: Daisy Lane Publishing Pages: 32 Genres: Children – 4+ RRP: $14.99 Rating: 4.5 stars “Don’t go, Daddy!” It’s the plea that tugs at the heart of every loving father whose child no longer shares his everyday life due to a relationship breakdown. For a… Continue reading #Books On Tour – Blog Tour: When the Moon is a Smile by Teena Raffa-Mulligan

#aww2019 · 2019 Reviews · activities · children · games · Picture book

Children’s Book Review: The Book That Never Ends (Books That Drive Kids Crazy, Book 5) by Matt and Beck Stanton

May 18, 2019 Amanda Barrett1 Comment

Title: The Book That Never Ends (Books That Drive Kids Crazy, Book 5) Author: Mat and Beck Stanton Published: March 18th 2019 Publisher: Harper Collins – ABC Books Pages: 32 Genres: Children (4+) Games & Activities RRP: $19.99 Rating: 3 stars For the Grown-Ups: They say all good things come to an end … but don’t hold your breath! You and the… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: The Book That Never Ends (Books That Drive Kids Crazy, Book 5) by Matt and Beck Stanton

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Children’s Book Review: Happy Birthday Wombat by Jackie French and Illustrated by Bruce Whatley

May 18, 2019 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: Happy Birthday Wombat Author: Jackie French Illustrator: Bruce Whatley Published: April 15th 2019 Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 32 Genres: Children (3+) RRP: $24.99 Rating: 4 stars BESTSELLING MOTHBALL IS BACK – WITH BIRTHDAY CAKE! (CARROT, OF COURSE.) She eats, she sleeps, she scratches. But today it’s Mothball’s birthday and it’s time to celebrate! Created by author Jackie French and illustrator Bruce Whatley, Happy… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Happy Birthday Wombat by Jackie French and Illustrated by Bruce Whatley

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Children’s Book Review: Archibald the Naughtiest Elf in the World Goes to the Zoo by Skye Davidson, illustrated by Ágnes Rokiczky

May 4, 2019 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: Archibald the Naughtiest Elf in the World Goes to the Zoo Author: Skye Davidson Illustrator: Ágnes Rokiczky Published: 1st March 2019 Publisher: Elephant Tree Publishing Pages: 28 Genres: Children RRP: $19.99 Archibald is the naughtiest elf in the whole wide world, who loves nothing more than doing extremely mischievous things, all with very good intentions. Archibald has decided… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Archibald the Naughtiest Elf in the World Goes to the Zoo by Skye Davidson, illustrated by Ágnes Rokiczky

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Books On Tour – Blog Tour: Colouroos by Anna McGregor

May 2, 2019 Amanda Barrett1 Comment

Title: Colouroos Author/Illustrator: Anna McGregor Published: March 26th 2019 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 32 Genres: Children – 3+ RRP: $14.99 Rating: 5 stars When three differently coloured mobs of kangaroos come together, they discover that they have more in common than they expect. A vibrant and colourful celebration of diversity. Deep in the heart of the Red Centre lived a mob of… Continue reading Books On Tour – Blog Tour: Colouroos by Anna McGregor

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