Illustrator and fine artist Krista Brennan’s great attention to detail and colours found inside The Storytellers left us wanting to know more… so, we interviewed her. Q: What was it about Robert’s story that drew you into illustrating it? A: I think the whole premise of the story is very personal to me since I’m a […]
Come with us as we interview Robert Vescio, the award-winning talented author in his newest children’s book The Storytellers where his story and love of tales in bursting right from the pages. Q: At what age did you discover your own love for storytelling? A: I think I was six when I discovered my love of […]
We’re delighted to see that The Sky Dreamer continues to be popular with education professionals. With its themes of learning to cope with difficult life circumstances, it’s a great story for any library, classroom, or child therapist’s office. This latest review comes from OZTL, the Australian Teacher Librarian Network. The Sky Dreamer is also available […]
As the country gears up for Australia Day and the long weekend, a new wonderful review has arrived for Christina’s Matilda by Edel Wignell and Elizabeth Botté. ‘With Australia Day almost upon us, what better opportunity to review this fascinating title by Edel Wignell focussing on the story behind the story of our unofficial anthem, […]
For teachers and librarians looking for books to address the sustainability theme in the National Curriculum, The Smallest Carbon Footprint is a collection of stories that certainly fits the bill! A prince wants to marry the girl with the smallest carbon footprint in the land, and he has her diamond slipper to ensure he finds […]
Just in, a terrific review of Bringing Down the Wall, sent in by Barbara Braxton… Once, Joshua was very close to his grandfather but since his grandmother got really sick and died, he hasn’t seen him because his mother will not let him. Joshua suspects it has something to do with his grandfather’s new wife, […]
No Matter Who We’re With Robert Vescio Cheri Scholten IP Kidz, 2013 Hbk, RRP $A 26.00 Ebk RRP $8.00 9781922120212 This is a sensitive story about two children who are dealing with an issue that so many of our students do – their parents are separated and they spend time living at both houses. Even […]
This week we feature the latest reviews of our titles I Love You Book by Libby Hathorn and Heath McKenzie and Sawdust by Deborah Kay with Barry Levy. I Love You Book is a charming picture book about the reasons why children (and adults!) love reading stories in books. It was inspired by a play […]
