Tag: Picture Book

Grace’s mystery seed

July 9, 2019 by mstuart720

Juliet M Sampson Karen Erasmus Ford St ISBN 9781925804218 RRP $24.95 Age 3+ Date of publication March 2019 Reviewer Megan Stuart Grace’s mystery seed is a lovely story which also highlights the pleasure to be found in gardens and the virtue of patience. The back page also reminds older readers of the pleasure gained from reading books by Bryce Courtenay.

Categories: Austrlalian, Children's Books, Ford St Publishing, Gardening, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Special Topic Books (For Children) • Tags: Ford Street Publishing, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart

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Excuse me, Santa!

November 6, 2018 by mstuart720

Dave Hughes & Holly Ife Philip Bunting Scholastic Press ISBN 9781742997896 RRP $17.99 Age 3+ Date of publication October 2018 Reviewer Megan Stuart There are lots of books on the market that take advantage of the fact that small children see rumbling tummies and farts hilarious. This book is one of them however the illustrations by Philip Bunting lift it to another level.

Categories: Children's Books, Illustrated, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic Inc • Tags: Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic

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Hide and seek with grandpa

August 28, 2018 by mstuart720

Ed Allen Nicky Johnston Scholastic Australia ISBN 9781742765426 RRP $17.99 Date of publication August 2018 Age 3+ Reviewer Megan Stuart With Fathers Day in September it is a good time to think about Grandfathers too. This is a gentle book with soft colours, humour and family fun. A book to share.

Categories: Children's Books, Illustrated, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Rhyme, Scholastic Australia, Special Topic Books (For Children) • Tags: family, humour, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic

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Thimble

July 9, 2018 by mstuart720

Rebecca Young Tull Suwannakit Scholastic Press ISBN 9781743811627 RRP $24.99 Date of publication June 2018 Age 4+ Reviewer Megan Stuart This is a lovely story which in a very gentle way looks at the death of a grandmother. A thimble is the key which unlocks some great memories for Mable and in her own way Mable is able to help her Grandfather and her mother begin to adjust to a different life. The book is beautifully written and illustrated.

Categories: Children's Books, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic Australia, Special Topic Books (For Children) • Tags: Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart

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Barney

July 9, 2018 by mstuart720

Catherine Jinks Stephen Michael King Scholastic Press ISBN 9781742996226 Publication date July 2018 RRP $16.99 Age 3+ Reviewer Megan Stuart Here is a great book and a treat to read aloud. It’s flowing rhythm, great illustrations and lovable central character Barney all prove why Catherine Jinks and Stephen Michael King are both multiple award winners.

Categories: Animals, Children's Books, humour, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic Inc • Tags: animals, humour, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart

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The bad guys #7 Do-you-think-he-saurus?

May 7, 2018 by mstuart720

Aaron Blabey Scholastic ISBN 9781760279493 RRP $14.99 Publication date May 2018 Age 7+ Reviewer Megan Stuart Who would have thought the Bad Guys would reach The New York Times best seller list? Well they have. Catch the latest Episode 7 which features dinosaurs and more illustrations than text. A good book for early readers.

Categories: Austrlalian, Children's Books, Graphic novel, humour, Junior Novel, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic Inc • Tags: early reader, humour, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic

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Stubborn Stanley

October 24, 2017 by mstuart720

Nathaniel Eckstrom Scholastic ISBN 9781760155025 RRP $16.99 Age 3+ Date of publication August 2017 Reviewer Megan Stuart At a time we are promoting STEM and maker space here is a child called Stanley who really can make some interesting inventions. It also happens that his neighbours are also inventors. However during the course of the story Stanley discovers that sharing and cooperation are also important. A great story supported by distinct and clever illustrations.

Categories: Austrlalian, Children's Books, Illustrated, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic Australia • Tags: Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic Press

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9 Months

April 30, 2017 by mstuart720

Courtney Adamo and Esther Van de Paal Lizzy Stewart Allen & Unwin ISBN 9781847808172 RRP $24.99 Age 4+ Date of publication 26 April 2017 Reviewer Megan Stuart Two successful bloggers, Courtney Adamo and Ester Van de Paal have published ( Months. The book illustrated by Lizzy Stewart (and endorsed by Dr Pippa Kyle) is designed for families to share a pregnancy and prepare for a new family member. The book discusses the mother and the baby but also gives interesting […]

Categories: Allen & Unwin, Children's Books, Children's Non Fiction, Miscellaneous, Parent Interest, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart • Tags: Allen & Unwin, family, Health, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, truth

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Australian animal atlas

April 3, 2017 by mstuart720

Leonard Cronin Marion Westmacott Allen & Unwin ISBN 978176029414 RRP $29.99 Age 6+ Reviewer Megan Stuart There are many layers to this book in both the presentation and information supplied. The book shows the regions on a map where species of particular animals are found in Australia and then a detailed picture of each habitat. It’s really beautifully done. The book also reminds us of how many dangerous animals live in Australia and in my experience there are a lot of […]

Categories: Allen & Unwin, Animals, Austrlalian, Miscellaneous, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Young Adult • Tags: Allen & Unwin, Non-Fiction, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart

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Where’s the ballerina?

February 14, 2017 by mstuart720

Anna Claybourne Abigail Goh Allen & Unwin ISBN 9781782404507 RRP $19.99 Age 5+ Reviewer Megan Stuart This is a beautiful book featuring 10 well known and loved ballets. The stories of each are told to help understand the ballets. To add to the layers of this book each picture features a hidden ballerina. Fortunately the answers are included!

Categories: Allen & Unwin, Children's Activity Books, Children's Books, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Special Topic Books (For Children) • Tags: Allen & Unwin, Ballet, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart

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Sleigh Ride + CD

November 2, 2016 by mstuart720

L Anderson & M Parish Matt Shanks Scholastic ISBN 9781760276928 RRP $19.99 Age 3+ Date of publication October 2016 Reviewer Megan Stuart It wouldn’t be the season of Christmas without “Sleigh Ride”. This great version (with bonus CD featuring Human Nature and Jessica Mauboy) rocks along nicely. Matt Shanks provides great illustrations too.

Categories: Children's Books, Illustrated, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic Australia, Special Topic Books (For Children) • Tags: Music, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic

Mr Chicken arriva a Roma

August 22, 2016 by mstuart720

Leigh Hobbs Allen & Unwin ISBN 9781925266771 RRP $24.99 Age 4 – 8 Date of publication August 2016 Reviewer Megan Stuart Mr Chicken is travelling again and “flying business class for the fine food and extra leg room” of course. This time Mr Chicken heads for Rome where with his guide Frederica and her Vespa he sees everything he has ever dreamt about seeing in Roma. This includes Il Colosseo, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican and he continues […]

Categories: Allen & Unwin, Children's Books, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart • Tags: Allen and Unwin, Australian Children's Laureate, Picture Book, Reviewer - Megan Stuart

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I spy dad

August 11, 2016 by mstuart720

Janeen Brian Chantal Stewart Scholastic Australia ISBN 9781921928444 RRP $14.99 Age 3 – 6 Date of publication August 2016 Reviewer Megan Stuart Here in time for Father’s Day is “I Spy Dad”. Janeen Brian has over 70 books published for children and this one in great rhyming text is beautifully illustrated too. The books acknowledges that there are certainly plenty of different types of Dads around. Gone are the days of stereotyping.

Categories: Children's Books, Miscellaneous, Picture Books, Reviewer - Megan Stuart, Scholastic Australia • Tags: 3+ Years, Megan Stuart, Picture Book, Scholastic Aus

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Slug needs a hug

March 30, 2015 by mstuart720

Jeanne Willis Tony Ross Koala Books ISBN 9781742761428 RRP $14.99 Age 0 – 5 Date of publication March 2015 Reviewer Megan Stuart From Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross (the authors of Boa’s Birthday and others) comes another winner. Slug Needs a Hug is a lesson in being authentic and practical. Cleverly written in rhyme with wonderful illustrations this book is funny and cute too.

Categories: Children's Books, Children's Recommended Read • Tags: 0 - 5, Koala Books, Picture Book

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Outlaw Pete

November 18, 2014 by dberger

Bruce Springsteen Frank Caruso Simon & Schuster Australia ISBN: 9781501 103858 12+ RRP: 22.99 Publication Date: 4th November, 2014 Reviewer – Debbie Berger Outlaw Pete is a picture book written by singer Bruce Springsteen. It is illustrated with great detail by Frank Caruso with drawings that support the story at each page turn. This adult book tells the story of the legend of Outlaw Pete, a cowboy who is trying to outrun his past sins. The story is based on […]

Categories: Adult, Picture Books • Tags: 12+, Picture Book, Reviewer - Debbie Berger, Simon & Schuster Australia

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Bug in a Book

Celebrating Literacy for Everyone

Tag: Picture Book

Grace’s mystery seed

Excuse me, Santa!

Hide and seek with grandpa

Thimble

Barney

The bad guys #7 Do-you-think-he-saurus?

Stubborn Stanley

9 Months

Australian animal atlas

Where’s the ballerina?

Sleigh Ride + CD

Mr Chicken arriva a Roma

I spy dad

Slug needs a hug

Outlaw Pete