SMART KIDS

Review: The Mushroom and the Flower

In a quiet forest, a mushroom with the brightest pink cap is the centre of attention. Animals gather near her for protection from the rain, ...

What can I say. From the gorgeous front cover I was instantly intrigued and wanted to know who or what was a Frumpling. Then I read the open...

Why on earth would you want to get rid of a princess? Aren’t they sweet? Beautiful? Charming and gracious? Apparently not! An initial glanc...

For many young readers, sport is far more than an after-school activity. It's friendship, identity, belonging and a place to escape when...

The opening pages of Pterosaurs of the Desert Ocean told me two things. My knowledge of prehistoric history was extremely lacking as was my ...

Happy #sundayshelfie day! It is my pleasure to welcome Angie Cui and Anna Wilson. This week we are celebrating Angie and Anna’s delightful p...

Name, title, location: My name is Simon Howe. I'm the author/illustrator of four picture books and illustrator of many others. I live in...