How important is humour in children’s literature?

dog and kid laughing showing why we must embrace silly

I sat among a pile of funny kids books one morning a few months back, many that I used to read with Max, and I started thinking, how important is humour in children’s literature? I’ve since done some research, interviewed established authors and publishers, and the overwhelming answer that keeps coming back is that humour […]

Bertie and the Ginger Cat

BERTIE AND THE GINGER CAT Bertie and the Ginger Cat. Today’s guest is an artist and illustrator based in the UK. She is known for her love of colourful wildlife and botanicals with a vibrant colour palette and playful details. She has worked on many exciting projects including greeting cards, stationery, jigsaws, and now picture […]

Helping Kids to Enjoy Dreamtime Stories

Helping kids enjoy dreamtime stories

HELPING KIDS TO ENJOY DREAMTIME STORIES WITH TASMA WALTON Helping Kids to Enjoy Dreamtime Stories. On today’s show, we’ve got What’s the Story Rory with all the latest kidlit news. And we chat to an award-winning actress and author about a new hero in the Australian bush. It’s gunna be huge. Today’s guest is an […]

You’ve got Yogurt in your Nostrils

You've got yogurt in your nostrils with Bethany Clark

YOU’VE GOT YOGURT IN YOUR NOSTRILS WITH BETHANY CLARK You’ve got yogurt in your nostrils. On today’s show, Liv reviews two awesome new picture books. And, we chat to a CBCA Gold Medallist all about her author journey. It’s gunna be huge. Today’s guest is a writer, editor, and a strategic communications consultant who after […]