In a world filled with endless scrolling, viral videos, and irresistible cat memes, what really deserves our attention? In June 2026, readers across the USA and Canada will be introduced to Moxie Goes Viral, a warm, funny, and emotionally resonant children’s picture book about love, connection, and remembering who matters most. Written by Australian author…
Flute by Kasey Whitelaw and illustrated by Jenni Goodman is a beautiful Australian picture book about a dolphin from Monkey Mia. Flute was published by Wombat Books and awarded a CBCA Notable for the Eve Pownall Award. In this interview, I chat with marine biologist and author, Kasey and illustrator, Jenni about how this story…
Our screen habits can affect so many areas of our life and whether we’re a parent, carer or school teacher, we want kids to grow up healthy, happy and with great relationships. Along with setting realistic and healthy boundaries, it’s also important for children to understand some of the reasons for these limits. But how…
Meet Ashling Kwok Ashling Kwok writes books that are sometimes funny, sometimes sensitive, but always straight from the heart. She has published several books with Little Pink Dog Books, Yellow Brick Books and EK Books. Join us for this interview as Ashling chats about her book, Butterfly Girl illustrated by Arielle Li. Andrew: Hi Ashling,…
Introduction Shae Millward is the author of The Rabbit’s Magician, Koalas Like To and A Boy and a Dog. Shae is based in Hervey Bay, Queensland and has four children. She has a number of picture books and a middle-grade novel in progress. She also enjoys writing inspirational quotes, poetry and song lyrics. Interview with…
E.M. Greville is an award-winning short fiction writer with a new fantasy middle grade novel, Raine in the Underlands. It’s a colourful and fun filled fantasy of growing and learning what the world is about. Hi, Emma! Thanks for coming on the blog! I read from your website that you love dragons. What do you…
They don’t call them man’s best friend for nothing. Dogs are gorgeous creatures and as pets, they become part of the family. Here are some dog picture books for children and families who love dogs. Whether you have a canine pet yourself, you’re thinking of getting one or your child just loves animals, these picture…
Book Week Bear by Rory H. Mather and illustrated by Ruth-Mary Smith is a super fun concept and the perfect book around CBCA Book Week Season. Your child is probably dreaming about the perfect costume and dressing up with all their friends. You can lean into their enthusiasm or help elevate it with this book…
As a child, Fiona Lloyd loved reading, sneaking a torch under the covers to ‘just finish this chapter—then the next, then the next.’ Now she has written a middle grade novel for the next generation to sneak under the covers with a torch. Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd is now launched and ready for…
A Very Dinosaur Birthday by Adam Wallace How awesome would it be if dinosaurs crashed your birthday party? It would blow the minds of all your party guests. You’d see what dinosaurs looked like in real life. It would surely make you the most popular kid in town. There couldn’t possibly be any downsides, could…
