Take Heart, Take Action by Beci Orpin
Created for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world, Take Heart, Take Action by Beci Orpin, has been designed to be accessible by young and old.…
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Where the river runs gold by Sita Brahmachari
The way Shifa saw it, humans were the family and the earth, sky, sea, planets and universe were the humans’ guardians. Not taking care of the planet felt like destroying…
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Monuments by Will Kostakis
High school days and navigating friendships – it was hard work, especially when you broke up with a best friend. But what if those friendships made us step out of…
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As happy as here by Jane Godwin
‘We just have to be here, as happy as here, and do our best to deal with whatever comes along.’ This is one YA fiction that I wished I had…
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Incredible Journeys: Discovery, Adventure, Danger, Endurance by Levison Wood and Sam Brewster
Everyone loves the thought of going on an adventure into the unknown perhaps on the path to discover something new. Going on a journey is a part of human nature…
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Stories for Boys who Dare to be Different 2 by Ben Brooks
Publisher Quercus Publishing ISBN 9781787476554 Price: $39.99 In a world where there is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, this book Stories for Boys who Dare…
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The ultimate animal counting book by Jennifer Cossins
1 Blue whale: Blue whales are one of the loudest animals in the world and they can hear each other from up to 1600 kilometres away. The ultimate…
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Wundersmith: The calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
I’ve just finished reading Wundersmith: The calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend. . This is the second book in the Nevermoor you won’t be able to put down. Morrigan…
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Wide Big World by Maxine Beneba Clarke and Isobel Knowles
Difference is everywhere, just look and see. This whole – wide-big -world is wondrous unique. The sing song nature of this picture book along with the big bright illustrations tantalises…
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Cicada by Shaun Tan
Another brilliant book by Shaun Tan – Cicada is a book with subtext for both older children and adults but with illustrations that young children will enjoy too. Cicada is…
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What’s at the end of this piece of rope? by Tania Cox and Jedda Robaard.
What’s at the end of this piece of rope? Do you leave it? Pull it? Or ask some friends to help you investigate? All this is explored through a simple…
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Little Whale by Jo Weaver.
“Is this home?” asked Little Whale. “No, we’ve still got a long way to go,” said Grey Whale. Deep blue ocean, gentle waves rocking and peacefulness oozes out of this…
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