Claire Atherfold

Claire Atherfold is the manager of Readings State Library

Review — 28 Oct 2024

Hazel’s Treehouse by Zanni Louise & Judy Watson (illus.)

Reminiscent of enchanting childhood tales like Winnie-the-Pooh, Blinky Bill or Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Hazel’s Treehouse by bestselling author Zanni Louise is a future classic for your bookshelf.

Hazel…

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Review — 26 Aug 2024

The Glass Horse of Venice by Arnold Zable & Anita Lester (illus.)

Arnold Zable, the author of the Australian classic Café Scheherazade, has teamed up with talented Melbourne illustrator Anita Lester to create his first, magical picture book.

It’s set in…

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Review — 29 Jul 2024

Shadow Fox by Carlie Sorosiak

This is a good story. There are foxes in it. It’s a straightforward fact that our narrator Shadow shares with us as we begin. She isn’t biased either, of course…

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Review — 24 Jun 2024

The Dragon’s Treasure (History Hunter Series) by Mark Greenwood

Mark Greenwood, the history lover and award-winning author, has an impressive backlist of children’s titles. From Ned Kelly and the Green Sash through to the tale of cricket’s real first…

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Review — 19 May 2024

Lights Out, Little Dragon! by Debra Tidball & Rae Tan (illus.)

Award-winning Australian author Debra Tidball brings to life the tale of a very sleepy little dragon that refuses to go to bed, even though he’s tired – he’s just so…

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Review — 22 Apr 2024

A Small Collection of Happinesses by Zana Fraillon & Stephen Michael King (illus.)

In A Small Collection of Happinesses, two award-winning artists, author Zana Fraillon and illustrator Stephen Michael King, come together to create a whimsical tale of unexpected cross-generational friendship.

Set…

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Review — 26 Mar 2024

Poetry Comics by Grant Snider

Starting with Spring and working his way through the seasons, Grant Snider has created a book that covers the magical moments of childhood. From catching a tadpole that turns into…

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Review — 26 Feb 2024

The Last Bloodcarver by Vanessa Le

Vanessa Le is a Vietnamese-American author who recently graduated from Brown University with a focus on health and human biology. The Last Bloodcarver is her first novel in a debut…

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Review — 23 Oct 2023

Gymnastica Fantastica! by Briony Stewart

Award-winning Australian author–illustrator Briony Stewart has captured the energy and exhilaration of impromptu performances, and the discovery of new talents, in Gymnastica Fantastica! Within its pages we watch as the…

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