Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Sally Barns! It’s such a pleasure to welcome debut picture book rock star author, Sally Barns, to the blog, to entertain us with her new release, Rock Dogs! Inspired by her own canine howlers, Sally’s tongue-wagging, rollicking tale is hitting centre-stage amongst readers, showing us that we can truly shine and […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Joe Weatherstone! ‘When the going gets RUFF, Maddy’s on the case!‘ Here is the perfect introduction to a gorgeously heartwarming dog detective story! We’re wagging with excitement to welcome talented TV producer and author, Joe Weatherstone, to share the story behind her debut middle grade novel for dog lovers everywhere – […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Kate Foster! OHMYGOSH! Who doesn’t love a good mystery between a group of daring friends? And who doesn’t love ALL of Kate Foster‘s glorious books! Well, Kate is here to tell us more about another of her wildly fun and heart-warming stories – her latest rollicking middle grade adventure – The […]
#BookReview: Finding You, Robert Vescio (author), Hannah Sommerville (illus.), New Frontier Publishing, August 2022. Blurb: When a boy and a dog meet, an unbreakable and life-changing bond is created. A touching and timely story about welcoming newcomers and those in need. Book Trailer: Created by Books On Tour PR & Marketing, with thanks to Robert […]
#BookReview Boo Loves Books, Kaye Baillie (author), Tracie Grimwood (illus.), New Frontier Publishing, May 2020. Blurb: Some dogs are shy and anxious, and so are some children. Can Boo and Phoebe turn their fears into a positive experience? A book that celebrates the joy of reading. Review: Boo Loves Books touched us so deeply we […]
Parmesan, the Reluctant Racehorse, Jacqui Halpin (author), John Phillips (illus.), Little Pink Dog Books, 2017 Synopsis: Parmesan, the racehorse, thinks he’s a dog. Instead of training with other horses, he’s off with his doggy friends, playing doggy games. Will he be ready to run like a racehorse in the Spring Carnival? A humorous light-hearted tale […]
Today’s guest is Australian author Bill Condon who is well-known for his prize-winning YA and junior novels. Bill’s books have CBCA short-listed four times and he was the inaugural winner of the Australian Prime Minister’s Award for Youth Literature. Bill’s latest book, a gentle and sometimes heart wrenching junior novel about a loving family struggling […]
Get set for a zany, laugh-out-loud experience as Susan Day joins Just Write For Kids for a fun, ‘Comedy’ themed interview! Thanks, Susan! 😂 What is the funniest book you’ve ever read? Last year, I read “Let’s Pretend this Never Happened” by Jenny Lawson and I laughed so much I snorted and nearly fell out […]
