Saturday 26 September 2015

River riddle

A bright story based on the famous river riddle - how does Jack get to the market on the other side of the river - with a boat that will only carry so much and a sheep that's keen on the cargo and a fox that's keen on the sheep!

Join Jack and apply your problem solving skills to try and help him with his dilemma. Will he make it to market on time?

Written by Jim Dewar and illustrated by Anil Tortop

Scholastic Australia
RRP $14.99
Paperback
Recommended for 4 years +


Friday 25 September 2015

Newspaper hats

A touching story that captures the past and the act of remembering. Beautifully depicting the essence of family as they visit grandad in a nursing home. While photos help grandad remember some stories, Georgie reminds him of other precious memories, like the time they made paper hats together.

This book is wonderfully sculptured through its words and visuals - representing the special bonds between family as they deal with the reality of Alzheimer's.

Highly recommended. Brought to you by the team that created Anzac biscuits.

Author: Phil Cummins
Illustrator: Owen Swan
Publisher: Scholastic
RRP: $24.99
Hardcover


Wednesday 23 September 2015

Snow Day

Every child's dream - a day in the snow! This day has arrived for Sam, if only he could get his grandad ready and out the door. Turning the usual dynamic on its head, Sam gets increasingly impatient waiting for grandad to get ready. Waiting, waiting, waiting... all his friends go by, then all the cats and dogs go by... then something that will surprise even Sam!


Publisher: Koala Books
Hardcover
RRP $24.99
Recommended for 4-6 years
Written and illustrated by Sam Usher

Silly squid

A collection  of simple verse for children all about various sea creatures. Each page is also accompanied by some facts about the animals. Bright and vivacious illustrations capture the essence of the sea.

Written by Janeen Brian and illustrated by Cheryl Johns, this book is sure to be a popular fishy companion to 'Silly Galah!'



Publisher: Omnibus Books
Hardcover
RRP $24.99
Recommended for 3 years +

Saturday 5 September 2015

Fathers' Day delights

Looking for a last minute treasure for the father in your life?

Tomorrow is Fathers' Day here in Australia - the day when we celebrate all things fatherly. This year once again, the children's book publishers have been busy getting daddy-themed titles on the shelves. Check out some of these at your local book shop today!


'Daddy, you're awesome' by Laine Mitchell and Renee Treml
A simple rhyming text celebrating all those special talents of animal dads everywhere.

Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Hardcover
RRP $16.99
Recommended 3+ years


 
 
 

'Daddies are great' by Meredith Costain and Polona Lovsin

Delightful rhyming text exploring the special relationship between fathers and their children. Told through the eyes of a variety of dogs and their puppies!

Publisher: Koala Books
Paperback
RRP $14.99
Recommended +3 years

 
 



'Dear Dad, I want to be just like you' by Ed Allen and Simon Williams

Full of real letters written to all the animal dads! Open the flaps on the envelopes and read the pull out letters. Join in the fun yourself with your very own notepaper and envelope to write a special note to your dad. Perfect for Fathers' Day sentiments.

Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Hardcover
RRP $16.99
Recommended 3+ years

 




'My dad is a giraffe' by Stephen Michael King

Delightful story told through the eyes of an imaginative young boy. Childhood creativity is a feature of this picture book brought to you by one of our favourite picture book author/illustrators.

Publisher: Scholastic
Hardcover
RRP $16.99
Recommended 4+ years