Wow, all I can say is wow. This is an absolutely amazing book. Challenging the traditional views of disability Richard Yaxley has created an absolutely amazing book. Usually I don’t write out what blurbs or publishing websites have written about a book but you need to know what this book is about so you can…
In February a book hit the shelves that gives power to those stereotyped as ‘Nerds’. Targeted at kids aged 7 it is aimed for readers before this concept of stereotyping hits the classroom in a way that can lead to bullying later in life. Written by Shogun Whamhower it is a book of fun and adventure and…
As we say goodbye to some of our previous reviewers, Brandon and Natasha, as they move on to focus on their studies and other commitments we have been blessed with the addition of new bloggers to our team. With many people working on new books as we speak and some working on what I…
For so many of us Mem Fox’s Possum Magic was a magical part of growing up. The beautiful book that brings our Aussie culture to light, is celebrating 30 years! 30 years of being a loved part of the our lives, our children’s lives and their children’s lives! To mark this amazing milestone, Scholastic has…
Featured in Scholastic’s March Wombat book club ‘10 Green Geckos‘ by Phillip Gwynne is one to keep your eye out for. Hitting shelves in February this year ‘10 Green Geckos’ is a retelling of ‘Ten Green Bottles‘ that is both entertaining and fun with cheeky geckos, but also a way to help young children count backwards without realizing it. …
‘Daisy & The Puppy‘ is a beautiful book by Lisa Shanahan written for children of 3 years of age and older. It is a heart-warming story of a little girl who wants a puppy, with a real portrait of family life and the implications of adding a puppy to the equation. The family Lisa portrays…
After a short absence from the blogging scene, WaggaBloggas is back and ready to update you on the books that have and will hit bookshops near you. With a new crew of guest reviewers and a plethora of books circulating our team, 2013’s selection of children’s books will not disappoint. So watch this space for the…
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