The Quick Six Interview with David Lawrence on Xander and the Pen

Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with David Lawrence! It’s such a huge honour to welcome award-winning children’s author, Indigenous Literacy Foundation Ambassador and all-round funny man, David Lawrence to our blog to talk about the latest magical book in his Pen series; Xander and the Pen. Following the success of Ruby and the Pen, this sequel is […]

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The Quick Six Interview with Pamela Jones on Ayla’s Christmas Wish

Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Pamela Jones! It’s such a delight to welcome children’s author, poet and podcaster, Pamela Jones here today to share her beautiful, sweet and nostalgic debut picture book, Ayla’s Christmas Wish. In creating this story, Pamela was inspired by the hay bale art in towns across Australia, from Tarrington in Victoria’s West […]

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Let’s Learn and Play with ‘Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma!’

Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma! is a funny role-reversal tale of a stubborn grandma on her shopping trip with her ever-so-patient and independent young granddaughter. Besides the pure entertainment factor, this book by Sharon Giltrow and Dhwani Gosalia also creates a wonderful array of learning opportunities and play experiences that will help children in many developmental […]

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#BOOKREVIEW: Raine in the Underlands: The Lorekeepers by E M Greville

#BookReview: Raine in the Underlands: The Lorekeepers (Book One), E M Greville (author), Shawline Publishing Group, August 2023. Blurb: Families can be tricky… Especially when you dad is missing, your mum is hiding a big secret and a strange woman – who looks oddly familiar – is trying to steal your magic from you, which […]

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The Quick Six Interview with Jill Smith on Backyard Beasts and Curious Capers

Welcome to a special #TheQuickSixInterview with Jill Smith from The Ten Penners! We are honoured to be invited to join the blog tour to celebrate the release of a wonderful collection of fun and whimsical (and a little bit spooky) tales from the amazing, The Ten Penners! ‘Adventures with ravenous witches, fantastical creatures and extraordinary […]

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The Quick Six Interview with Sally Soweol Han on Nightsong

Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sally Soweol Han! It’s such a pleasure to welcome CBCA Award-Winning New Illustrator (2023), Sally Soweol Han to our blog to share her beautiful, joyous new picture book, Nightsong. This gorgeous, rhythmic melody of nighttime sounds in a story of a curious, wandering boy in the midst of nature, is a […]

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#BOOKREVIEW: Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma! by Sharon Giltrow and Dhwani Gosalia

  #Bookreview: Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma!, Sharon Giltrow (author), Dhwani Gosalia (illus.), Dixi Books, September 2023. Blurb: Taking Grandma shopping can be tricky! She will dawdle to the bus, ask to push the trolley and plead for chocolate. But with cuddles, a few deep breaths and a piggy back ride, you and your grandma will […]

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The Quick Six Interview with Ashleigh Barton on Solomon Macaroni

Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Ashleigh Barton! What a delight it is to welcome best-selling author Ashleigh Barton to the blog with her spooktacular middle grade novel; the second in its series – Solomon Macaroni and the Vampire Vacation. What a spine-tingling thrill, set in fang-tabulous Paris, with Solomon’s numbskull family unleashing mayhem all over the […]

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Let’s Go for the WIN of Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma!

It’s a Special In-Store Promotion to WIN Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma! Roll up to our ‘in-store’ promotion as we give away a FREE copy of the hilarious and heart-warming picture book, Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma!, courtesy of Sharon Giltrow and Dixi Books! This delectably sweet and energetic role reversal story (with gorgeous illustrations by Dhwani […]

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Let’s Go On Tour with Sharon Giltrow and Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma!

We’re so excited to welcome back funny and talented author and educator, Sharon Giltrow, with her third hilarious instalment in her role reversal picture book series. Following the success of Bedtime, Daddy! and Get Ready, Mama!, we are filling our trolleys with excitement for Let’s Go Shopping, Grandma! With aptly expressive, funny and tender illustrations […]

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