REVIEW: Make Believe “Reading with Phonics” Series
IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: Fabulous fairy-tale-based series of ‘readers’ designed to build skills and confidence in early readers.
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REVIEW: “The Girl on the Train”, by Paula Hawkins
IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: Your morning commute will never be the same after you read this gripping thriller.
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REVIEW: “Tim and Ed” by Ursula Dubosarsky and Andrew Joyner
IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: A playful and peculiarly Australian children’s picture book about twin-hood, independence and individualism.
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Choosing Books for Babies: Five Top Tips
It goes without saying – a book is the BEST gift for a child of any age, but particularly for babies. ‘But they won’t understand the story,’ you say. Doesn’t matter. At some point, they will. And the sooner you start reading, the sooner they’ll understand. So, what are the best books? The good news
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REVIEW: “Australian Love Stories” edited by Cate Kennedy
IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS: This Valentine’s Day, forget chocolates and fragrance. Give your partner the gift of insight with this thoughtful short story collection.
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Review: “Merciless Gods” by Christos Tsiolkas
THE VERDICT: Reading this short story collection from one of Australia’s favourite authors is like drinking a tequila slammer; your senses will feel slightly assaulted but you’ll come back for more.. and more.
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REVIEW: “US” by DAVID NICHOLLS
THE VERDICT: It’s rare to find a romantic comedy that maintains a sense of reality – but this is what Nicholls has achieved.
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REVIEW: “Good Night, Sleep Tight” by Mem Fox
The verdict: This is a children’s picture book classic for the 21st century, showcasing beloved nursery rhymes in a modern context.
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REVIEW: “Cracking the Spine: Ten Short Australian Stories and How They Were Written”, edited by Julie Chevalier and Bronwyn Mehan
THE VERDICT: This short story collection is a must-read for aspiring writers and students of the craft.
REVIEW: “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt
THE VERDICT: This is a funny, quirky and clever picture book that delivers a powerful message about the true nature of creativity.
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