The Emperor’s Egg written & illustrated by Rae Tan Published by Lothian Children’s Books, Hachette Australia Picture Book review & how to use the book by Joy Lawn (Joy in Books) at Paperbark Words blog “ ‘All the creatures are out except mine.’ ‘It’s all right, Ren,’ Papa says, ‘You’ve given Bao Bao all your love and […]
Read More The Emperor’s Egg by Rae TanChildren’s Books Winning Open Awards My Editorial in Magpies Magazine (reproduced with permission) EDITORIAL EDITORIAL EDITORIAL EDITORIAL EDITORIAL EDITORIAL EDITORIAL EDITORIAL Children’s books are having a time of recognition with a picture book, Once I Was a Giant by Zeno Sworder (Thames & Hudson) winning this year’s overall Book of the Year, as well as […]
Read More Children’s Books Winning Open AwardsA Hat for Every Harriet by Jess Horn, ill. Zoë Bennett (Affirm Press, Simon & Schuster) A Hat for Every Harriet: Behind the Hats With great honesty and insight, Jess Horn writes about the genesis of her moving and wise, A Hat for Every Harriet, for Joy in Books at PaperbarkWords blog. And, as a […]
Read More A Hat for Every Harriet by Jess Horn & Zoë BennettA Loo of One’s Own: A Mostly True Tale of Australia’s First Female Parliamentarians written and illustrated by Eleri Harris (Allen & Unwin) “Our story starts eighty years ago in Canberra, where all the cool stuff happens… On the first day of school … Wait! Parliament! Two women walked into Australia’s Parliament House. And came […]
Read More A Loo of One’s Own by Eleri HarrisPoppy Makes Pockets by Jemima Parker, ill. Karen Erasmus Publisher: EK Books Jemima Parker writes about her debut picture, Poppy Makes Pockets for Joy in Books at Paperbark Words blog Walking without pockets: The inspiration behind Jemima Parker’s debut picture book, Poppy Makes Pockets. When my niece was young, we loved to go walking. Long, […]
Read More Poppy Makes Pockets by Jemima Parker, ill. Karen ErasmusThe Story House by Vikki Conley, ill. Jennifer Faulkner & Ben’s Library by Amani Uduman, ill. Joanna Bartel The Story House and Ben’s Library are new picture books about friendship, stories and books, published by New Frontier. The authors of both books tell Paperbark Words blog something about themselves and their books. The Story House […]
Read More The Story House & Ben’s LibraryBeing Indy by Zoe Gaetjens & Estee Sarsfield Published by WestWords Children’s But Percival had rules. He couldn’t let just anyone cross the bridge. Only certain types were allowed. If folks were too different, there would be chaos. They would squabble. Tease. Bicker. (Being Indy) Being Indy by Zoe Gaetjens, illustrated by Estee Sarsfield is […]
Read More Being Indy by Zoe Gaetjens & Estee SarsfieldSomewhere You Can Dream by Janeen Brian & Hilary Jean Tapper (Published by Allen & Unwin) Guest author post by Janeen Brian about Somewhere You Can Dream for Joy in Books at Paperbark Words blog ‘Creativity needs space to breathe.’ This quote from Australian author-illustrator, Lisa Stewart, caused me to reflect on the space suggested. […]
Read More Somewhere You Can Dream by Janeen Brian & Hilary Jean TapperStorm by Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft (Allen & Unwin) Author piece about Storm from Claire Saxby for Joy in Books at Paperbark Words blog Jess and I have been lucky enough to work on several books together with the fabulous A&U publishing team. Trusting that Jess will find the spaces between my words and […]
Read More Storm by Claire Saxby and Jess RacklyeftMy Dreamtime Match by Jacinta Daniher & Taylor Hampton, ill. Janelle Burger (Lothian Children’s Books, Hachette Australia) “AFL is my number one, I play until the day is done. Today with every kick and bound, We celebrate the Indigenous Round. With every goal, I cheer with glee, An AFL star I hope to be. Footy […]
Read More My Dreamtime Match by Jacinta Daniher & Taylor Hampton, ill. Janelle Burger
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