Category Archives: Australia

Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius by Lynne Cox, illustrated by Richard Jones

Posted on February 11, 2023 by susanh579

Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius: A True Story About an Amazing Swimmer by Lynne Cox, illustrated by Richard Jones. Anne Schwartz Books, 2023. 9780593425688 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did … Continue reading →

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Wombat Said Come In by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Brian Lies

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Wombat Said Come In by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Brian Lies. Margaret Quinlin Books/ Peachtree Publishers, 2022. 9781682633212  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover, 32 pages Genre:  Fantasy What did you like … Continue reading →

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Room for More by Michelle Kadarusman, illustrated by Maggie Zeng

Posted on July 22, 2022 by susanh579

Room for More by Michelle Kadarusman, illustrated by Maggie Zeng. Pajama Press, 2022.  9781772782523 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  This picture book follows … Continue reading →

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A Kunwinjku Counting Book by Felicity Wright,  illustrated by Gabriel Maralngurra

Posted on February 22, 2022 by susanh579

A Kunwinjku Counting Book by Felicity Wright,  illustrated by Gabriel Maralngurra. Enchanted Lion, 2022. 9781592703562 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  Ostensibly a counting … Continue reading →

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Australian Baby Animals by Frané Lessac

Posted on September 20, 2021 by susanh579

Australian Baby Animals by Frané Lessac. Candlewick Press, c2019, 2021. 9781536215274 Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format:  Hardcover Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book?   Young readers are introduced to a … Continue reading →

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Wombat by Christopher Cheng, illustrated by Liz Duthie

Posted on September 14, 2021 by susanh579

Wombat by Christopher Cheng, illustrated by Liz Duthie. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536220360  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book? Well, having never come into contact with … Continue reading →

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Kookaburra by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Tannya Harricks

Posted on August 20, 2021 by susanh579

Kookaburra by Claire Saxby,  illustrated by Tannya Harricks. Candlewick Press, c2020, 2021. 9781536215199 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book?  In this nonfiction picture book, young readers … Continue reading →

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Little Bird’s Day by Sally Morgan, illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr

Posted on July 28, 2021 by susanh579

Little Bird’s Day by Sally Morgan, illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr. Blue Dot, 2021. 9781736226469 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or Starred review)  4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book? Morgan, a prolific … Continue reading →

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