This non-fiction picture book set in Australia’s Daintree rainforest, is absolutely stunning. ‘In the oldest rainforest on Earth, on the oldest continent, a seed falls to the ground.’ With its tactile, mixed media illustration style that has a particularly colour palette and gorgeous loose yet flowing sensibility, there are pages upon pages of incredible images and words to pore over and enjoy. Travelling through the Daintree from 200 years ago to the present day, we watch a Bull Kauri pine tree grow up from being a tiny seed cone on the floor of the bush ..read more

1. Tell us something hardly anyone knows about you. I went to the same high school as Oliva Newton-John (a little after she did). The Vice Principal told my class that he remembered advising a shy teenage (ONJ) to make sure she got a good education because she didn’t have what it takes to make it as a singer. That always reminds me that everyone faces criticism when striving to achieve their creative goals, and persistence is key ..read more

The Kid and I have long had a soft spot [so to speak] for blobfish, going way back to her days as mini-Attenborough, so this book was always on my radar. And really, who could go past that sensational cover with its lenticular feature? Any reader whose eye is caught by this awesomeness, will not be disappointed by the story and art inside either.  you know my thoughts on this topic by now and throughout the delightful rhyming narrative, to the sweet and affirming ending, this is a hit all round ..read more

1. Tell us something hardly anyone knows about you ..read more

1. Tell us something hardly anyone knows about you ..read more

One of the first things that is apparent with this stunning picture book, is the slightly subdued nature of the divine illustrations. Set on a rainy day, these pencil drawings are anything but gloomy – rather, they have an air of magic and mystery about them. Indeed, they are totally compelling in all the best ways ..read more

Walk into morning, the open air. Wake to the wonder you find there. , a brilliant picture book for lovers of adventure, exploring and all things wild. This lyrical tale follows a range of kids as they explore the outdoors and nature.  It’s a bit like an instruction manual, providing inspiration for places to go but also reminding you to stop, take it slow and breathe as you go so you get to experience the moments ..read more

allows us to take a look at what happens every single second across our world. To ask just what the ‘wonders of wee’ and how long does a fox live for?  ..read more

n classic picture book format, the sixteen contributing children’s book illustrators, teachers, artists, zoologists, poets and all-round creative souls are each allocated a double-page spread to answer the question.  ..read more

n classic picture book format, the sixteen contributing children’s book illustrators, teachers, artists, zoologists, poets and all-round creative souls are each allocated a double-page spread to answer the question.  ..read more