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Cruel is the Light

March 3, 2025

Sophie Clark, Cruel is the Light, Penguin, January 2025, 496 pp., RRP $24.99 (pbk), ISBN 9781761340512 Cruel is the […]

Action, conflict, danger, demons, Drama, enemies-to-lovers, fantasy, first book in a series, Horror, magic, Mystery, Paranormal Romance, Quest, Religion, romance, Secrets, survival, Suspense

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Ming & Ada Spark the Digital Age (The Girls who Changed the World #4)

March 2, 2025

Jackie French, Ming & Ada Spark the Digital Age (The Girls Who Changed the World #4), HarperCollins AU, June 2024,

2025 notable book, book in a series, courage and bravery, diseases, friendship, herstory, Historical fiction, history of computers, intermediate readers, Maths, Mystery, resilience, STEM, time travel, Younger Readers

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Riley’s FAILPROOF Guide to Breaking a School Record

March 1, 2025

Dani Vee (text) and Jules Faber (illustrator), Riley’s FAILPROOF guide to breaking a school record, Larrikin House, September 2024, 208

friendships, humour, illustrated chapter books, Persistence, Records, resilience, school life, Younger Readers

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The Humongous Humdingle Family and the Tiny House

February 28, 2025

Michelle Wilson (text) and P.J. Reece (illustrator), The Humongous Humdingle Family and the Tiny House, EK Books, February 2025, 32

clutter, companionship, connection, family, Gratitude, intergenerations, loneliness, magical realism, mayhem and chaos, picture book, sustainability, togetherness

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Lobsters Can’t Knit

February 27, 2025

Karla Courtney (text) and Nicholas John Frith (illustrator), Lobsters Can’t Knit, Berbay Publishing, March 2025, 32 pp., RRP $26.99 (hbk),

asking for help, early childhood book, humour, knitting, Persistence, picture book, sea creatures, Teamwork

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The Heart of the World (Isles of the Gods #2)

February 26, 2025

Amie Kaufman, The Heart of the World (Isles of the Gods #2), Allen & Unwin, August 2024, 432 pp., RRP

Action, adventure, duology, enemies-to-lovers, fantasy, friendships, Gods and goddesses, magic, Nautical, Quests, romance, Secrets

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Announcing the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Award Notable Books

February 25, 2025

Congratulations to the following authors, illustrators and publishers on being recognised on this year’s lists. Shortlists will be announced on

2025 BOTY, awards, CBCA Notable Book, early childhood book, Eve Pownall Notable, older readers, picture book, Younger Readers

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BFFs (NOT) (Twinning #1)

February 25, 2025

Alexa Moses (text) and Sofya Karmazina (illustrator), BFFs (NOT) (Twinning #1), Scholastic Australia, March 2024, 192 pp., $15.99 (pbk), ISBN

bullies, compromise, cultural diversity, diaries, family, friendship, Harmony day, humour, illustrated chapter books, multicultural Australia, Respect, sibling rivalry, siblings, twins

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The Wobbly Bike

February 24, 2025

Darren McCallum (text) and Craig Smith (illustrator), The Wobbly Bike, Walker Books Australia, July 2024, 32 pp., RRP $25.99 (hbk),

adventure, bicycles, Community, early childhood book, encouraging, Grandparents, humour, intergenerations, picture book, rhyming text, self-confidence, support

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Don’t Worry, Felix

February 23, 2025

Yohann Devezy and Katharine Alice (text), Zoe Bennett (illustrator), Don’t Worry, Felix, New Frontier Publishing, October 2024, 32 pp., RRP

big feelings, coping strategies, courage, early childhood book, highly recommended, parental bonds, picture book, relationships, resilience, school anxiety, Starting school, tips for emotional wellbeing

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Hello my name is Ruby Philpott, my mother is Cath Pownall, Eve Pownall is my great grandmother. Thank you for…

This book is one of the best books I've ever read. Scarlett's story is heartbreaking yet heartwarming all at the…

I really like this book

i am reading this book for home work and it is so intriguing and i want to be like scoop…

It was a really good book I loved reading it

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