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One More Page is a fortnightly podcast for lovers of kids’ books. Packed with book news, interviews and laughs, One More Page suits the whole family.
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One More Page is a podcast for lovers of kids’ books. Whether you’re a kid, a librarian or just one of those people who never grew up…this is the podcast for you. Packed full of interviews, book reviews and industry gossip, not to mention the occasional fart joke, One More Page is your fortnightly foray into the world of children’s books. Want to be on our show? We interview a wide range of people

connected with children’s books: authors and illustrators, book bloggers, book sellers and publishing professionals. If you have something interesting to share with our audience and would like to be interviewed for the show, drop us a line on Facebook or on our website. We love to have the inside scoop on new books coming out. Authors and publishers - if you’d like to send us an advance review copy of your upcoming book, contact us to see if we’d be interested. Unfortunately we can’t review every book we read on our show, but if we love it, we’ll be sure to give it a shout out. As we are based in Australia, we are mostly looking for Australian books and content. We !

28/08/2024

Ducky the Spy: Pumpkin Patch Panic is the second installment of an action-packed graphic novel series for young readers, created by and published by 🦆🔎🎃

Full of humour and mayhem, Ducky the Spy features a fun cast of animal characters, wacky inventions and non-stop hijinks, from a pumpkin in trouble to a device stolen from a secret lab. For new readers and kids who love action-packed humour, Ducky the Spy is a visual feast. Think expressive faces, onomatopoeia and fast-paced fun, and you get the picture! Reviewed by Liz. 🦆🔎🎃

22/08/2024

Birungi HATES doing her hair. ‘It’s just no good!’ Luckily Dad knows the secret to good hair and he’s willing to share.💈💁🏾‍♀️🪮👧🏼🤸🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

Good Hair by and published by is a joyful celebration of hair in all its forms: long or short, flowing or frizzy, even hair that plays hide and seek like Birungi’s dad’s

Every page pops with colour and the illustrations are eye-catching and inclusive. Grab a copy to learn the secret: every day is a good hair day. 🎉💚🎉

19/08/2024

Bernie thinks in boxes. She has a box for school and one for home. She has boxes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But when her boxes get muddled - like when a teacher from her ‘school’ box turns up at the shops or when the eggs that belong at breakfast appear at dinner, Bernie is overwhelmed. 🎁

Bernie Thinks in Boxes by and via is a kids-eye look at navigating an unpredictable world as a neuro-atypical kid. Bernie is sweet and relatable and the metaphor of boxes, which is reflected in both text and illustrations, gives immediate insight into her way of viewing the world. 🎁

A satisfying resolution sees Bernie finding a solution that allows her to respect her own needs while also stepping just a little bit outside the box. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids will both find plenty to take away from this approachable and insightful read. 🎁

13/08/2024

What does it mean when your palms are sweaty and your heart is racing? Or when you feel a buzzing in your chest? You Know Yourself Best by social worker via is a picture book that helps kids understand the messages their bodies are sending them. It gives advice on slowing down and trying to understand our body’s messages and on how to react to them. It reassures kids that they know themselves best and encourages them to advocate for themselves. 🩵💫

This is a book best shared with a trusted adult, as it is likely to be a conversation starter for many children. Fun, bright illustrations accompany the instructional text that hits just the right level for the target audience. 🩵💫

09/08/2024

Hooray, Hooray it's Library Day! is a joyful debut picture book written by with illustrations by .mckenzie and published by 📚🎉📚🎉

Vibrantly illustrated and full of fun rhyme and onomatopoeia, it's cleverly told from the point of view of a book who wants to be borrowed! All kinds of noise, mess and chaos ensues when the book is taken home by a keen reader. But despite it all, the book just loves being read. This is a celebration of libraries, dealing with the unexpected and all-round bookish happiness, bursting with colour and fun! The endpapers are super cute, and the cover really conveys the library book love. Reviewed by Liz 📚🎉📚🎉

07/08/2024

Do you ever wonder about the stuff we DON’T know? I Wonder by .bunting published by is a book of questions with no answers - some scientific (what came before the Big Bang?), some philosophical (I wonder what makes us want to be good) and all real head scratchers. 🗣️🧠🪐💥

This is the perfect book to get curious kids thinking. Pick a page and start a conversation with your preschooler who won’t stop asking ‘why’ or give it to a curious 8 year old and watch their head explode just a little bit. Brief text introduces each question and the colourful illustrations are a visual treat. 🗣️🧠🪐💥

05/08/2024

Kev and Trev is a new junior fiction series by published by that will have young readers in stitches. Kev and Trev are convinced that writing a best-selling book is the secret to fame and fortune. They’ve even found a publisher … sorry, PUGlisher. The only hitch is that they won’t publish Kev and Trev’s book unless it includes merpugs … and Kev and Trev don’t know where to find any. 📚💥🌊

Lovers of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton’s treehouse series will adore the hilarious ridiculousness of a popcorn-powered houseboat, a security kraken and Mr Happy, the never happy squid who edits Kev and Trev’s books. For guaranteed giggles, grab a copy for the junior reader in your life. 📚💥🌊

02/08/2024

The latest picture book by via is here!! In Liz's latest read, SPIRO is an adorable spider (totally possible in picture book land!) who is hungry. Spiro weaves a web to catch a meal, yet it constantly gets ruined each time a tasty bug flies near. 🕸️

With lots of repetition and onomatopoeia, this is an entertaining and page-turning tale of determination and perseverance. As always with McGregor's books, the visuals are fabulous, the cover so eye-catching and the production quality top-notch. Check out Spiro for a hot pink, spidery hero you can't help but cheer for! 🕸️

25/07/2024

Another engaging middle grade from via ~ THE APPRENTICE WITNESSER, reviewed by Georgina. Narrated by 11-year-old orphan Basti, the story is set in a future society where a great sickness sometimes appears, which is fatal to men. Basti witnesses miracles and shares her stories with others, and is soon drawn in to help. 🌱

With themes of family, environmental change, belonging, kindness and hope, this is a compelling read. Find out more about it via the Book Reviews page on our website! 🌱

24/07/2024

A stunning picture book about special memories, loss and hope is A TEASPOON OF LIGHT written by Peter O'Connor, illustrated by .c.illustrations and published by and ✨✨✨

Marley has a dream cloth that holds her memories, but when the world changes, her cloth tears in half. Her happy memories slip away, depicted through light and bright illustrations turning to dark, then fading. With the help of family and friends, Marley finds inspiration to bring her memories back.

A story rich in symbolism that doesn't spell out the issue affecting Marley, but was inspired by the author's experiences working with young earthquake survivors. Readers can draw on personal experiences or infer what's happening while reading the story. The beautiful illustrations depicting Marley's journey towards hope and recovery are rich and full of intricate detail, playing with perspective and of course, light! Reviewed by Liz. ✨✨✨

22/07/2024

Mawson in Antarctica is the fourth nonfiction Antarctic adventure story written by and published by for middle grade readers. Compelling and fact-filled, but digestible for a modern audience, these books are perfect for enthusiastic readers who prefer fact over fiction. ❄️

This book is not a light read - Grochowicz doesn’t shy away from the realities of living or dying in such a harsh environment (dog lovers in particular should read with caution). But for kids willing to really sink their teeth into narrative nonfiction, this and Grochowicz’s other books fill a niche that few Australian authors are tackling. ❄️

It’s an eye-opening and at times shocking look into a different world - one that will have kids gasping at the sheer grit of Mawson and his crew in the face of one of the most dangerous and difficult environments on the planet. ❄️

18/07/2024

Kate’s been reading a cute-as-a-button new board book written by illustrated by and published by - LITTLE ANGLER. Little angler uses their light to illuminate the sea creatures hidden through the book’s pages. Which sea creatures? Have a guess and lift the flaps to see if you’re right. 🔦💡✨

This book has all the elements sure to make it super appealing to the littlest reader in your life: adorable, uncluttered illustrations in a contrasting palette; well-executed monorhyme perfect for reading aloud; and the peek-a-boo appeal of lift the flaps. If there’s a baby or toddler in your life, we think this one’s a winner! 🔦💡✨

10/07/2024

A compelling new middle grade about the fallout of a tragic disappearance is Liz's latest read, MY BROTHER, FINCH by Kate Gordon published by 🍂🖤

Wren's brother Finch vanished in the mines several years earlier, along with another girl named Ava. Wren starts high school and Finch is still with her, speaking to her. Through friendship upheavals and constant grief, Wren connects with new girl Freddie, who may have secrets of her own. The story touches on socio-economics too, and the way some cases gain more media attention than others. The compelling first person narrative is so beautifully written and completely hooks you in, driving you to learn more about unanswered questions, including the added mystery of a girl named Joanna who disappears too.

This is a story for more mature middle grade readers, who love a book that makes you feel deeply and really delve into a character's head. Absolutely brilliant, masterful writing - perfectly paced and suspenseful in the best, addictive way! 🍂🖤

09/07/2024

Kate's two book launch is coming up, celebrating Unreal and How to Move a Zoo! Be sure to RSVP if coming along, details below! 🥳🥳🥳

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Join me, and Owen Swan as we launch our books Unreal and How to Move a Zoo at Gleebooks in Glebe on Sunday 28th July. There’ll be fun, there’ll be prizes and most importantly there will be books! RSVP at https://gleebooks.com.au/event/unreal-and-how-to-move-a-zoo/

04/07/2024

A fun new picture book with a cover image that changes expressions as you tilt it (a lenticular book cover! Fancy!) is CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! written by illustrated by and published by 🔵👀☺️

It's the Festival of Fish, but poor old blobfish just won't cheer up no matter how hard the other sea creatures try. But when blobfish returns to the deep, their expression can't help but change! A fact page at the end tells the true story of the blobfish, their habitat and what happens to them when they leave their deep sea home.

A fun story with energetic rhyme accompanied by bright illustrations full of movement, about one of the ocean's most misunderstood creatures! Reviewed by Liz, with thanks to for this one! 🐡🌊🐟🐳🐠

02/07/2024

Some *unreal* book news ~ Kate has another non-fiction book out, today!! UNREAL sorts out fact from fake:

There's been a mix-up at the Museum - some of the displays from the Myths and Legends exhibit have snuck into the Natural History wing. We have to sort it out, but how can we tell fact from fiction? Animal from apparition? Megafauna from monster?

Readers will have fun working out which animals and plants are real, and which are not (a shout out to Kate's fave creature, the drop bear!). With gorgeous illustrations by the talented and published by it's both educational and fun. Congrats Kate! 🐻 🌿 🐨

27/06/2024

Glow by published by is a sumptuous and imaginative picture book about grief and saying goodbye. 💡✨

A girl and a loved one love to tinker together. When her loved one is gone, an otherworldly encounter helps her to say goodbye. This book has an enchanting, mysterious feel to it, with rich illustrations that draw the reader in. The story is implied rather than spelled out and young children may need some help from an adult to fully appreciate its meaning. A sophisticated and magical read. 💡✨

23/06/2024

Kate’s been feeling the freeze with the latest instalment of and James Hart’s junior fiction series Shower Land, published by 🚿❄️🚿❄️

In the second book in the series, Felix’s shower is up to its old tricks, this time transporting him to a snowy world with a serious yeti problem. All Felix really wants to do is (1) find out who that mystery girl is and (2) get back home to his warm bed, but before he knows it he’s accidentally volunteered to rescue the village’s children, a task that might be easier said than done.

In classic Nat-and-James style, Shower Land: Feel the Freeze is another fast-paced, funny and adventurous tale that will have 7-12 year olds clamouring for the next instalment. 🚿❄️🚿❄️

11/06/2024

Liz has been reading the fascinating and true tale How to Move a Zoo, written by - yes, that's OMP's own Kate! - illustrated by Owen Swan and published by 🐘🔴🐘

This non-fiction picture book is a snapshot of a moment in Sydney's history that seems hard to believe, when in 1916 some zoo animals had to be taken through the streets from the old zoo at Moore Park to Taronga Zoo. In particular, Jessie the elephant couldn't be taken by vehicle so was walked through the city then transported by ferry, a sight that likely won't be repeated! With beautiful illustrations in grey, pastel and sepia tones, Owen Swan's art lends the perfect historical feel. The story is beautifully told and infused with the feelings you'd expect from such an unusual mission, from trepidation to surprise to satisfaction. 🐘🔴🐘

06/06/2024

Nat could not be more excited about the absolute Tim-Harris-Fest that is going on right now. First up, his hilarious new picture book with called ‘This Is My Book’ that will have kids begging you to read it over and over again as two sides of the page battle it out. 📚👀📚

And then out July 2, the 5th instalment of everyone’s favourite rat pack, it’s ‘Ratbags: Dummy Spit’ with This time a toddler ratbag comes into town and tears the place apart. And Nat is triple excited by the very special and heartfelt dedication in Ratbags 5…here’s a sneak peek! 🐀🐀🐀

04/06/2024

There's *more* OMP book news this week! Huge congrats to Nat on the release of the second book in the Shower Land series, with illustrations by James Hart!! Think adventures to other lands via the shower, loads of fun for junior fiction readers!! 🚿🎉🚿🎉

02/06/2024

Uh oh! Pavlo's got the grumps! He doesn't want to go to the park (the swing is too swingy!) or go swimming (the water is too wet) or even go to the cinema (his bottom is too wriggly for sitting). How will this adorable kitty and his mum get rid of those grumps? 😾🌩️😾

A sweet and delightfully illustrated look at those days when everything just feels a bit bleh. PAVLO GETS THE GRUMPS by via will have readers wanting to reach into the pages and give Pavlo and his cute-as-a-button friends a great big hug. 😺💛😺

31/05/2024

Georgina's been reading fantastic middle grade novel TO AND FRO by published by It's about 12-year-old Sam, who grapples with issues of identity and belonging during a school project focussed on self. He has an afro, the main feature he sees as coming from his father who he doesn't know. Sam then finds out his dad's coming to visit from South Africa, in a story dealing with big themes using lots of humour along the way.

For the full review, check out the Book Reviews page on our website! 🔺🔹🔺

27/05/2024

Mama Bear and Me is another gorgeous and popping-with-colour tribute to family love in all its forms from published by at 🐻🍎💛

Mama bears can be many things: full of grumbly growls one minute, soft cuddles the next. As is her way, Beer shows us that love wears many faces. It may not be all smiles all the time (some Mama bears don't like being wakened from hibernation) but it is ultimately just what we need. A fitting tribute to single parents and the toddlers who love them. 🐻🍎💛

23/05/2024

A beautifully presented picture book about feelings that Liz has been reading is GREY by illustrated by and published by It uses colour to unpack emotions, for little readers who are growing in self awareness.

When a child doesn't feel sunshine yellow or treetop green, they recognise they're feeling grey and not themself. The text goes on to reassure that our feelings are a spectrum, the range of colours and feelings are always there, and it's okay to feel grey sometimes - the other colours will return. The poetic prose works so well with the striking illustrations, enhanced by the use of clever cutouts (a fave and must-see - the tea cup page!!). Colour and texture are played with throughout in this masterful look at understanding big feelings. ☁️🍎☀️🌳🔵

21/05/2024

Here's to another fun and fast-paced installment of the FRIDAY BARNES series, written by and published by 🌟

In Collision Course, Friday's mum has been arrested for espionage! Along with Ian and Melanie, Friday must sort it out - fast. For the full review by of this much-loved middle grade adventure/mystery, check out our website's Book Reviews page! 🔎🔎🔎

13/05/2024

Cora Seen and Heard by published by is a fabulous new middle grade about the insecurities we all face. Shy, bookish Cora wishes she could be someone else, someone more like her confident older sister. So when her parents decide to move the family to small town Tasmania, it feels like the perfect opportunity to launch Cora 2.0 - a cooler, more confident girl who definitely doesn't spend lunch times reading in the library.

But when her deepest insecurities are shared with the town, Cora will learn not only how others really see her but also how they each see themselves. An authentic and relatable story for anyone who's ever felt self-doubt. 🎭🎙️✨

12/05/2024

An action-packed new middle grade, TUCKSHOP TERRORS written by .baker and published by Loaf Books stars newly diagnosed diabetic Kip. When he and his family move, Kip isn't able to eat the food from the non-PC school canteen.

Kip soon starts noticing odd things happening around the school that he and his friends investigate, leading to an all-out monster battle they may not survive!! See the full review by on our website to find out more about this nail-biting novel! 🍅🍅🍅

08/05/2024

This brilliant series is back with instalment number three, Wolves of Greycoat Hall: Tayles of the Forest by 🐺 This whimsical series is funny and charming and is the perfect book for curling up under a doona with. Gifford proves her genius for storytelling is equal to her talent for illustrations and if you haven’t tried this series yet, it’s time to jump on board.

It’s Christmas at Greycoat Hall and there is a mystery afoot (or a-paw?). “This book finds Boris back at home in Morovia - a country of fairy tale forests, Medieval alleyways and quirky Wolfish traditions.” Wrap your paws around it now thanks to 🐺🌳🏚️

03/05/2024

In LOSING THE PLOT by via two very different boys named Basil and Terry are brought together and find themselves immersed inside The Complete Fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. As they meet the characters and become a part of their tales, they learn more about friendship in the process. Dive into the full review by of this fantastic middle grade debut on our website. 🪄🌳✨

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