Eddie Frogbert by Sue deGennaro

Eddie Frogbert wasn’t like other frogs. While all the other frogs would hippity hop around the pond, Eddie preferred to keep his feet firmly on the ground. Eddie Frogbert keeps himself busy with plenty of different activities, like science and knitting. Everything except leaping in the pond. But, when every-hippity hopping friend he knows enters … Continue reading “Eddie Frogbert by Sue deGennaro”

The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog, by Sue deGennaro

Finding the right animal wasn’t easy. It was Camille who gave me the idea of being a frog. The narrator of this whimsical picture book and his friend Camille are quite different. Camille is a numbers person – she loves them so much that sometimes she speaks only in numbers. The narrator is a little … Continue reading “The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog, by Sue deGennaro”

The Emperor's New Clothes Horse, by Tony Wilson & Sue deGennaro

‘I’d trade all these trophies for one Cristobel Cup!’ The Emperor loves horse racing, and his horses have won every ace in the land – except the Cristobel Cup. He will do anything to win one. When the Royal Trainers fail to find him the perfect horse he turns to a pair of brilliant international … Continue reading “The Emperor's New Clothes Horse, by Tony Wilson & Sue deGennaro”

Button Boy, by Rebecca Young & Sue deGennaro

It’s amazing how many buttons you can find when you’re looking. Banjo loves collecting buttons. While the other children are playing chase, or swapping stories, or laughing, Banjo is looking for buttons. Each day he takes his finds home to Grandma Woolly, who sews the buttons onto Banjo’s jumper, until there is hardly any room … Continue reading “Button Boy, by Rebecca Young & Sue deGennaro”

The Vegetable Ark, by Kim Kane & Sue deGennaro

It is not well known that Noah had a brother. But he did, and his name was Neil. Noah and Neil were very different. The story of Noah and his ark is well known. Less is known of his early life. Kim Kane introduces the reader to Neil, Noah’s vegetarian brother. Both work hard, but … Continue reading “The Vegetable Ark, by Kim Kane & Sue deGennaro”

The Tomorrow Book, by Jackie French & Sue Degennaro

That’s REAL LIFE, your royal highness,’ said the butler kindly. ‘Well…’ said the little prince. “I think real life could be improved.’ The little prince loves reading the books in the palace library, but somehow the real world never seems as good as he imagines. So, when his parents leave him in charge, he and … Continue reading “The Tomorrow Book, by Jackie French & Sue Degennaro”

Keeper of the Crystals 6: Eve and the Hidden Giant by Jess Black

There’s nothing like being out in the bush, thought Eve. Eve loved hearing the bellbirds chiming and the cicadas humming. Most of all, though, she loved it when everything was silent, and all she could hear was her own breathing as we walked, the crunch of hiking books on the rough ground … and, of … Continue reading “Keeper of the Crystals 6: Eve and the Hidden Giant by Jess Black”

Awards, Awards and More Awards

It is awards season in the Australian book industry, and I have been a bit remiss in not posting about the various short lists and awards announced in recent weeks. So, here’s a wrap-up. Firstly, the Notable books and shortlists for the annual CBCA Children’s Book of the Year Awards was announced. These books will … Continue reading “Awards, Awards and More Awards”