Short stories for kids

We wear red poppies to remember our soldiers that served in the wars.  Purple poppies are worn to represent the animals – trackers and mes...

1. What's your hidden talent? I used to play the piano and guitar well (separately, not together... I'm not that talented) and I ...

Chico the Schnauzer is a happy frolic of a book. Written by Taryn Brumfitt, 2023 Australian of the Year, it highlights a positive body ima...

Aunty Munya Andrews is an Aboriginal Elder from Bardi Country in the Kimberley region, with a great deal of knowledge to share. The co-di...

Name: Evie Barrow Describe your illustration style in ten words or less. Hand-drawn with heart, celebrating colour, kindness, texture a...

A couple of years ago, Kristy Nita Brown released her first junior novel with resounding success. She did it all herself.  Today we del...

Our lucky winner is ... Seetha Dodd, NSW Congratulations! You have a copy of Julius Squeezer  by Mary Anastasiou and Marina Verola, E...

The Kids' Book Review Bookish Places posts are a chance to celebrate museums, galleries and other places with a connection to children...

Christopher Paolini has returned with a new novel following on from the events of his previous best selling Inheritance Cycle books. Murta...

Christopher Paolini has returned with a new novel following on from the events of his previous best selling Inheritance Cycle books. Murta...

1. Tell us something hardly anyone knows about you.  I have a tingly feeling that everything’s going to be OK. And then when it isn’t, I’...

Celebrating family, culture and tradition, Our Family Dragon takes readers on a joyful journey with a young boy and his family. They’re ...

Name: Aniek Bartels Describe your illustration style in ten words or less. Colorful, hand and heart made, chubby, playful and uplifting...

First Mate Lenny is a fun adventure story wrapped in reality. Author Elayna Carausu is a sailor. She’s travelled the world many times on...

Imagine you’re in a band. You rock it hard with your pals, doing everything you can to be the best band in the world. But rocking is hard, ...