Friday, 28 February 2025

Book Review: Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey Tutt

Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles is the ultimate children's science book by DeadlyScience founder Corey Tutt, best selling author of The First Scientists
 
illustrated by Ben Williams
 
 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children's
Publication date: 4th February 2025
Genre: Non Fiction / Picture Book
Pages: 140
RRP: AU$32.99 (Hardcover)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
 
Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles is an amazing book filled with cool facts and vibrant, real to life illustrations that will entrance and enthrall all reptile enthusiasts big and small.
 
With over 60 reptiles and information on what they look like, what makes it deadly, favourite feeds, predators and prey and how they breed.
For each reptile you will also discover its First Nations name and where it can be found in Australia.
 
Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles is a fantastic hardcover book that will become a treasured reference guide to children interested in reptiles, conservation and the environment.
 
My rating 5 / 5 🐍🦎🐢🐊🐍
Recommended age: 8 - 14 years
 

 



 



Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Spotlight: Lemons are a Girl's Best Friend by Janet Hayward

 I've reviewed Lemons are a Girl's Best Friend over on The Burgeoning Bookshelf however I wanted to highlight it here as well as it is a fabulous little book for tweens.
 

 As more and more young girls are spending their pocket money on overpriced serums at Sephora and Mecca it is refreshing to see a book being written offering girls inexpensive and natural alternatives.
 
See my full review on The Burgeoning Bookshelf Lemons are a Girl's Best Friend Review. 
 
Published by Simon & Schuster on 30th October 2024
 
My rating 5 / 5  🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

Monday, 17 February 2025

Book Review: Karma is Three Cats by Bella Montgomery

 LIFE ACCORDING TO TAYLOR SWIFT'S KITTY BEST FRIENDS

Join Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button, Taylor Swift's feline best friends, as they explore, play and spend time with Taylor.

illustrated by Carolina Marando
 
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children
Imprint: Albert Street Books
Publication date: 14th January 2025
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Pages: 32
RRP: AU$19.99 (hardcover)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
 
 
Karma is Three Cats is the perfect story for young readers, Swifties and cat lovers alike.
 
Written from the point of view of Taylor's cats, this delightful story book is filled with fun moments, feline antics and loads of love. Celebrating the joy pets bring into our lives.
 
Charmingly illustrated by Carolina Marando with bright, colourful double page spread illustrations showing Taylor at home with her kitties and out and about going about their daily lives.
 
The author and illustrator have cleverly added little Easter eggs for Swiftie fans to find throughout the story. How many can you find?
 
Karma is Three Cats is a lovely story about cats for the 3 - 8 age group and a fun keepsake for Taylor Swift fans of all ages.
 
My rating 5 / 5  🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈 
Publisher recommended age: 4 - 10 years
 

 






Book Review: Jo and the No by Kyle Mewburn

  Jo has come across a NO. No matter how hard Jo tries to get under, over, through or around it, the NO won't let them pass.     illustr...