Children’s Book Review: Dippy’s Big Day Out by Jackie French, Bruce Whatley Concept by Ben Smith Whatley

February 26, 2019 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: Dippy’s Big Day Out Author: Jackie French, Bruce Whatley Concept by Ben Smith Whatley Published: January 29th 2019 Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 32 Genres: Children (3+) RRP: $24.99 Rating: 4 stars AN ‘ICE AGE’ MEETS DIARY OF A WOMBAT STORY Dippy is a diprotodon, the BIGGEST, friendliest wombat who lived 100,000 years ago. All Dippy wants is happy friends, a place to sleep and… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Dippy’s Big Day Out by Jackie French, Bruce Whatley Concept by Ben Smith Whatley

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Just Write For Kids – Books On Tour – Blog Tour: Bruno the Boisterous Blue Dog from the Bush by Robyn Osborne and Illustrated by John Phillips

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 Amanda Barrett3 Comments

Title: Bruno the Boisterous Blue Dog from the Bush Author: Robyn Osborne Illustrator: John Phillips Published: July 2018 Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Pages: 32 Genres: Children – 4 to 8 years RRP: $14.99 Rating: 4 stars Barefoot Bob and Bruno live together in a broken down barracks surrounded by the beautiful Aussie bush. Although they don’t have much in the bank, they are the best of… Continue reading Just Write For Kids – Books On Tour – Blog Tour: Bruno the Boisterous Blue Dog from the Bush by Robyn Osborne and Illustrated by John Phillips

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Children’s Book Review: Ruby’s Worry by Tom Percival

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: Ruby’s Worry Author: Tom Percival Illustrator: Tom Percival Published: August 1st 2018 Publisher: Bloomsbury Australia Pages: 32 Genres: Children (0-5) RRP: $14.99 Rating: 4 stars Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it’s not such a big worry, and that’s all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Ruby’s Worry by Tom Percival

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Just Write For Kids – Books On Tour – Blog Tour: The Forever Kid by Elizabeth Mary Cummings and Illustrated by Cheri Hughes

October 10, 2018 Amanda Barrett1 Comment

Title: The Forever Kid Author: Elizabeth Mary Cummings Illustrator: Cheri Hughes Published: 1st October 2018 Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Pages: 32 Genres: Children – 4 to 8 years RRP: $14.99 Rating: 4 stars It’s Johnny’s birthday but he is no longer here. His family still gathers and lovingly celebrates him on his birthday. By continuing Johnny’s favourite party traditions, and sharing special memories, the family… Continue reading Just Write For Kids – Books On Tour – Blog Tour: The Forever Kid by Elizabeth Mary Cummings and Illustrated by Cheri Hughes

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Just Write For Kids – Books On Tour – Blog Tour: Charlie’s Adventures in South Africa by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern and Illustrated by Sophie Norsa

September 26, 2018 Amanda Barrett3 Comments

Title: Charlie’s Adventures in South Africa Author: Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern Illustrator: Sophie Norsa Published: 29th June 2018 Publisher: Little Steps Publishing Pages: 32 Genres: Children – 3 to 6 years RRP: $24.99 Rating: 4 stars Charlie is off on the second of his adventures with his family … to South Africa! With his friends, Charlie is set on a discover of different clues… Continue reading Just Write For Kids – Books On Tour – Blog Tour: Charlie’s Adventures in South Africa by Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern and Illustrated by Sophie Norsa

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Just Write For Kids – Books On Tour – Blog Tour: Reece Give Me Some Peace! By Sonia Bestulic and Illustrated by Nancy Bevington

September 2, 2018September 3, 2018 Amanda Barrett10 Comments

Title: Reece Give Me Some Peace! Author: Sonia Bestulic Illustrator: Nancy Bevington Published: August 2018 Publisher: Big Sky Publishing Pages: 32 Genres: Children – 0 to 8 years RRP: $14.99 Rating: 4 stars A fun-loving book about the wonderful world of music and of noisy play! Reece is a very cheeky, curious young boy who loves making NOISE. Today he’s making music. There… Continue reading Just Write For Kids – Books On Tour – Blog Tour: Reece Give Me Some Peace! By Sonia Bestulic and Illustrated by Nancy Bevington

2018 Reviews · children · Picture book

Children’s Book Review: You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and Illustrated by David Tazzyman

August 15, 2018 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger Author: Patricia Cleveland-Peck Illustrator: David Tazzyman Published: August 1st 2018 Publisher: Bloomsbury Australia Pages: 32 Genres: Children (0-5) RRP: $14.99 Rating: 4 stars Elephants driving diggers? Gorillas on scooters? A shark in the bath? A kangaroo … on the loo? Join in with the fun as an array of improbable creatures tries to be helpful… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: You Can’t Let an Elephant Drive a Digger by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and Illustrated by David Tazzyman

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Children’s Book Review: Birthday Baby by Jane Gowin & Davina Bell and Illustrated by Freya Blackwood

July 24, 2018 Amanda Barrett1 Comment

Title: Birthday Baby Author: Jane Godwin & Davina Bell Illustrator: Freya Blackwood Published: July 25th 2018 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children Pages: 32 Genres: Children (0-3) RRP: $24.99 Rating: 4 stars This delightful story from a winning team perfectly captures a baby’s birthday party. Today is baby’s birthday. Here come baby’s friends. Hello! Shy baby. Friendly baby. Sunny baby. Lazy baby. Who else will we… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Birthday Baby by Jane Gowin & Davina Bell and Illustrated by Freya Blackwood

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Children’s Book Review: Every Family is Different by Maureen Eppen

July 17, 2018 Amanda Barrett3 Comments

Title: Every Family is Different Author: Maureen Eppen Illustrator: Veronica Rooke Published: January 31st 2018 Publisher: Serenity Press Pages: 32 Genres: Children RRP: $26.99 Rating: 4.5 stars Who’s in your family? Some children live with their mum and dad, others live with their grandparents or foster parents. Some live in a big house, others live in a tiny apartment. With captivating illustrations, Every Family is… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Every Family is Different by Maureen Eppen

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Children’s Book Review: Not So Scary Bear by Ruth Waters

July 3, 2018 Amanda Barrett3 Comments

Title: Not So Scary Bear Author: Ruth Waters Published: May 1st 2018 Publisher: Windy Hollow Books Pages: 28 Genres: Children (2+) RRP: $25.99 Rating: 4 stars Every day Scary Bear roams the forest looking for animals to scare. Every night he roared so loudly even the leaves on the trees shake. But looks can be deceiving. What is Scary Bear’s secret? Not So Scary… Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Not So Scary Bear by Ruth Waters

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