I review children’s books from picture books to YA for Armadillo Magazine, The Children’s Book Review, iReadBooks Tours and was a former reviewer for the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Here you’ll find links to all of those reviews, guest posts, author interviews and giveaways.
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Breaking News!
I’m over the moon to announce that ALLEN THE ALIEN, a new picture book written by me, illustrated by Aleck Morton and published by Yellow Brick Books, an imprint of Riveted Press, launches this June in Australia and New Zealand. Stay tuned for details! In the meantime, find information about ALLEN THE ALIEN on Goodreads and Amazon.com.au.…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Else B. in the Sea
Title: Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep | Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey | Illustrator: Melodie Stacey | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Cameron Kids/ Abrams Books | Release Date: June 4, 2024 | ISBN: 9781949480283 Publisher’s Book Summary: A poetic picture book biography about a daring and pioneering woman artist that…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Roar-Choo!
Title: Roar-Choo! | Author: Charlotte Cheng | Illustrator: Dan Santat | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Rocky Pond Books | Release Date: April 9, 2024 | ISBN: 9780593531754 Publisher’s Book Summary: Patient, peaceful Phoenix tries to take care of rambunctious and cold-ridden Dragon, which leads to hilarious and sweet results (with vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle).…
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Spotlight + Giveaway: Mei’s Mermaid Mission
Title: Mei’s Mermaid Mission | Author: Crystal Z. Lee | Illustrator: Allie Su | Publisher: Balestier Press | Publication Date: March 1, 2024 Book Description: The mission of the Mermaids International Rescue Alliance (MIRA) is to guard the ocean and protect the sea creatures. There are many mermaid members in MIRA from all over Asia, such as Princess Hwangok (Korea), Roro (Indonesia), Jiao (China),…
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Book Review + Giveaway: Cattitude
Title: Cattitude | Author: Bianca Schulze | Illustrator: Samara Hardy | Genre: Picture Book | Publisher: Clever Publishing | Release Date: March 2024 | ISBN: 9781954738362 Publisher’s Book Summary: Meet Cleo, a cat with an attitude—and she’s not afraid to show it! Cleo is a misunderstood feline with a penchant for mischief and a heart of gold. Her quirks and…
