Who would you take with you if you ran away from home? It’s a question many children ask themselves at least once – and something I suspect their parents occasionally ponder too! The picture book Without Me? asks the question in a way that young children instantly identify with. It’s a light-hearted story about a …
What do you get if you mix a time slip adventure with five environmentally aware young girls? The Australian Girl series, published by Wombat Books. The series was inspired by a range of beautiful dolls created by Helen Schofield. Each doll has a distinct personality and background, perfect for make-believe and storytelling: http://www.australiangirldoll.com.au/ Annabelle and …
Mystical settings, powerful crystals, giant spiders and feisty elves – what more could a kid ask for? Children aged 10 and over will find all these magical marvels plus more in the recently launched Bethloria series. The first volume, Firelight of Heaven, introduces the two main characters, orphaned brothers Robbie and Dougray. We know little …
I’m a great fan of fantasy novels, and I was lucky enough to come across Lizbeth Klein, author of the Bethloria series. With a background in teaching, Lizbeth is well placed to know exactly what fascinates children. She’s also an experienced writing tutor, and has mentored several children through the writing of their own works. …
Published by Wombat Books, Patience belongs to ‘The Invisible Tree’ picture book series. Conceived by author Kirrily Lowe, the series aims to impart big values to little people. Along with her husband, Kirrily is a pastor in Sydney. Her stories explore the character traits we’re all born with, and how we can grow and use …
Stella Tarakson 