This review might be brief (I’ve pressies to wrap) but it comes full to the brim of hearty recommendation, mirth and, let it be known, yes – relief! I heard myself describing my seasonal anxiety ...
‘What does Christmas actually mean?’It’s a question that needs answering because Barney Gumnut and his bushland friends are tree-deep in Christmas Eve preparations. Each Aussie inspired critter ...
I used to look out of the train during my commutes and notice graffiti in unusual places. How did someone manage a giant wheat paste on a wall without being seen? Did a hooded figure dangle ...
Birds are an inspiration for books: Jodie McLeod (left) with illustrator Eloise ShortThe first time I saw a lyrebird I was completely gobsmacked. I’d just moved to the Blue Mountains, and I’d ...
In the dairy section of my local supermarket one recent Saturday morning, I was deep in thought and struggling to decide between two yoghurt flavours. Stick with the familiar or try something ...
As soon as I dived into the world of picture books, I knew I wanted to write true stories. And not just any true stories—stories starring amazing real-life kid heroes changing the world.Kids who ...
Did you know 2024 marked the 35th Anniversary of the adoption of the UNCRC? The UNICEF United Nations Convention on the Rights of A Child consists of 54 articles declaring the rights that each ...
When I was around five years old, my mum volunteered at a local charity shop/thrift shop. I remember unpacking boxes of donations with her and a team of other volunteers. We used to play games, ...
To say things have been a little turbulent weather wise lately (at least in my small part of the world) is a wee understatement. Much of that recent SE QLD tropical cyclone turbulence resulted in ...
Did you know that once upon a time, a long, long time ago, nearly all animals laid eggs? Many still do, taking advantage of being able to accommodate more babies in each breeding cycle and being ...
International award-winning children's book author, playwright and filmmaker, Maura Pierlot visits us today on the eve of her latest picture book release, Clutterbugs; a book that creates a ...
