BLOGMAS 2021: November Wrap Up

If you were to ask me five minutes ago how my reading went in November, I would say horrendous. I had amazing moments where I read some incredible books, but days upon days where I just didn't read. Motivation and inspiration to pick something up was a real struggle, and not because I didn't want …

REVIEW: Frostheart 2 – Escape from Aurora by Jamie Littler

Published: 1st October 2020 (Audiobook) / 3rd November 2020 (Paperback) Publisher:  Puffin, Imprint of Penguin Random House  Pages: 480 Format: Audiobook RRP: $16.99 AUD (Print) 5/5 Stars  The bestselling Frostheart crew are back for another thrilling adventure! Ash and the rest of the Frostheart's brave crew have finally arrived at the majestic stronghold of Aurora - …

REVIEW: Frostheart by Jamie Littler (Frostheart Book 1)

Published: 3rd October 2019 Publisher: Puffin Books/Penguin Audio Pages:  442 / 8 hours and 19 mins (audiobook) Format: Audiobook narrated by Joshua McGuire (purchased via Audible) RRP: $14.99AUD print / $14.95AUD with Audible membership 5/5 Stars Way out in the furthest part of the known world, a tiny stronghold exists all on its own, cut off from the …

REVIEW: The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex & illustrated by Christian Robinson

Published: 18th June 2021 Publisher: Puffin (imprint of Penguin Random House) Pages: 40 Format: Hardback Picture book (courtesy of Penguin Random House) RRP: $24.99 3.5/5 Stars This is your benchWhere you'll witness great joy.From here you will restSee the growth of our boy. In The Bench, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and …

REVIEW: Promised Land by Adam Reynolds & Chaz Harris, Illustrated by Christine Luiten & Bo Moore

  Published: 14th February 2017 Publisher: Self Published via Kickstarter campaign Pages: 37 Format: Hardcover Picture book (Borrowed from a friend) RRP: $30 (Hardback)/ $9.99 (ebook) 5/5 Stars When a young Prince and a farm boy meet in the forest, a growing friendship between them blossoms into love. However, when the Queen re-marries, her sinister …

REVIEW: Guff by Aaron Blabey

Published: 31st July 2017 Publisher: Penguin Books Australia Pages: 32 Format: Hardback Picture book courtesy of the Publisher RRP: $16.99 4/5 Stars This is my Guff. He's really nice. I've known him since I was little. And I still know him even now I'm big A funny and delightful picture book for anyone who's ever …

Easter Readathon TBR 2021

I've only recently just discovered this readathon this week, but it felt 'right' when I stumbled across the Easter Readathon 2021 created and hosted by Kate @ Reading Through Infinity. As the name suggests, this is a quick and easy readathon taking place over the Easter long weekend (running from 12.01am on Friday 2nd April …

Picture Perfect Saturday Review: The Hospital Dog by Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie

              Published:  24th November 2020 Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books (imprint of Pan Macmillan) Pages: 32 Format: Hardback Picture Book (borrowed from the Library) RRP: $26.99 4/5 Stars Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot, Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE’S NOT! After their breakfast and a swim in …

REVIEW: Day Break by Amy McQuire & Matt Chun

              Published: 6th January 2021 Publisher: Little Hare Books; an imprint of Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Pages: 24 Format: Picture book (borrowed from the library) RRP: $24.99 5/5 Stars Day Break is the story of a family making their way back to Country on January 26. We see the …

Picture Perfect Saturday REVIEW: Walking Your Human by Liz Ledden & Gabriella Petruso

              Published: 1st February 2021 Publisher: Larrkin House, an Imprint of Learning Discovery PTY LTD Pages: 32 Format: Hardback picture book (borrowed from the library) RRP: $24.99 5/5 Stars Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? It turns out they know just what humans want – to …