- author Jackie French
Wednesday, 8 February 2023
Review: Brain Is (Not) Always Right
Brain Is (Not) Always Right shares the story of two characters represented by a heart and a brain, and explores how approaching life from emotional and intellectual perspectives may differ, but one is not better than the other.
Heart is creative, loves puppies and fashion, and will jump right aboard when there's a chance to ride a roller coaster. Brain is a super-sensible list maker who doesn't take risks and wants to get things right all of the time.
Tuesday, 7 February 2023
12 Curly Questions with author Karen Comer
1. Tell us something hardly anyone knows about you.
I can’t swallow tablets whole – I have to cut them up first! I envy people who can swallow a
tablet without a gulp of water!
2. What is your nickname?
Kaz – occasionally.
Monday, 6 February 2023
Winner: Fabulous February Picture Book Prize Pack!
Our lucky winner is...
Kath York, VIC
Congratulations!
You have won a collection of five fabulous picture books from Walker Books including:
- The Corgi and the Queen
- Goodnight, Elmer Puppet Book
- Kind Crocodile
- The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
- Where the Forest Meets the Sea
Thank you to ALL who entered.
Guest Post: KBR's Nia Shetty on New Year, New You: The Power Of Reflections
Vivacious KBR junior reviewer, Nia Shetty is not just an avid reader and reviewer, she an adept columnist and lead copy magazine editor!
Here is a piece she penned recently about the healing and enlightening qualities of (self) reflection.
We are delighted to see that reading and writing are some of the best ways to increase self-awareness. Great for curating creativity, too! Thanks, Nia! Self-reflection is a state of mind, that with true determination and intention to reflect, we might end up learning new things about ourselves that could change our lives.
In the new year, reflecting can help us take control of our lives by learning where we can improve and grow as people. By consistently reflecting on what we are doing right, and where we might be making a mistake, we are able to constantly make enlightening changes in daily aspects of our life.
Friday, 3 February 2023
Review: Suffragette: The Battle for Equality
Thursday, 2 February 2023
Review: Pollination: How does my garden grow?
It begins with the child watching and learning how bees gather pollen and distribute it as they move from flower to flower, and that bees will also eat pollen. Other animals are also discussed and include butterflies, bats and possums.
Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Review: This is Love
Love can be made or sung to a star.
Love is a coat that’s keeping you warm.
Love keeps you dry and safe in the storm.
Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Review: The Lorikeet Tree
But The Lorikeet Tree is new. The Lorikeet Tree is different. It’s a sideways step from the quirky Jennings stories you might remember, but it’s no less stunning or addictive.
So let me tell you about it…
Monday, 30 January 2023
Review: Wishes Come in Threes
But when Phyll meets old Mr Djinn at the retirement home, things start to change. Mr Djinn insists he is a genie, and while he says his magic has faded, strange things start to happen to Phyll.
Saturday, 28 January 2023
Giveaway: Fabulous February Picture Book Prize Pack!
Thursday, 26 January 2023
Meet The Illustrator: Sina Sin
Describe your illustration style in ten words or less.
Colourful, vibrant and comic
What items are an essential part of your creative space?
My iPad! and some dessert 😊
Do you have a favourite artistic medium?
I love to draw digitally because it flows well and it’s easy to make quick changes.
Name three artists whose work inspires you.
There are so many! Tom Froese (@mrtomfroese) hugely inspired me.
Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Review: Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular
Written by Polly Owen and illustrated by Gwen Millward, this is a fantastic example of a STEM book for young readers, and how to present factual information in an unusual way. It’s the kind of book that helps readers to engage with the subject matter and remember it.