Imagine if you could change the world with a box of crayons and an eraser? When I Coloured in the World pictures a world free from inequality. A child…
The characters in this book by NZ based author/illustrator Paul Beavis have a lot to say – and it’s not what you’d expect. Picture a fairytale wolf who defies…
It’s been a while between posts because it’s school holidays, and I’ve been doing exactly what this book by celebrated Australian author Margaret Wild, and animated feature film artist…
My boy and I loved this new book by Australian author Phil Cummings and illustrator Shane Devries. Boy is not your typical dragon versus knight story. It’s a hopeful and…
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin, beautifully expresses the love, hopes and dreams a parent has for their child. I love to give this book…
I originally shared this book on Empathy Day (13 June). Empathy Day is an initiative from the EmpathyLab in the UK, that encourages us to ‘read for empathy’ and…
Not Quite Narwhal is ridiculously cute (just look at him!) but beyond the sweet illustrations is a thoughtful and humorous book that celebrates difference, and explores finding your place when…
Author Ambelin Kwaymullina’s writes ‘this is for all the Aboriginal girls – may you walk tall, stay strong and always be able to find your way home.’ Today I…
I’m not surprised the first print run of this book sold out. Under the Love Umbrella, the latest picture book by talented author and illustrator duo Davina Bell and…
Writing fractured fairy tales can be a lot of fun. This is an extract from a picture book story I wrote from the perspective of Jill, from the classic nursery…
