I read this beautiful book to my children every Easter. The original author of the traditional folktale has been lost, but The Tale of Three Trees has been handed…
I’ve been waiting for this gorgeous new book by much loved author/illustrator Anna Walker. It’s a tender story about change, resilience and new beginnings. Moving is hard and it takes time…
This is one of my favourite books by Mark Sperring. A tender book about the shape of love that’s perfect bedtime reading for littlies and a lovely gift idea…
The Newcastle Writers Festival is over for another year. I knew it was going to be inspiring, I just didn’t realise the inspiration would be on and off the stage.…
This is a beautiful quiet, reflective book. Bestselling author Nina Laden poses questions about memory and encourages curiosity in the world around us. “Does a feather remember it once…
Heading back to Melbourne for a special girls weekend, I asked one of my friends for any suggestions on ‘must-see’ events while I was in town. The David Hockney exhibition at…
Julia Donaldson is the queen of rhyme and storytelling, and teamed with iconic illustrator Axel Scheffler they are unstoppable. Everyone loves the Gruffalo, but it’s the stereotype-busting Zog that’s…
People collect all sorts of souvenirs when they travel. I collect picture books (yes not the best plan for traveling light!) I love browsing the shelves of bookshops, museums…
Bestselling author/illustrator Aaron Blabey needs no introduction. Children and adults alike love his books. My favourite would have to be Thelma the Unicorn and not just because I had a…
This is one of my favourite books to give new parents. “For the unborn and unseen. For wish and wonder and wait, bellies and bumps and for newness, we…
