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Debra Tidball

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Debra Tidball is an author, social worker, blogger and children's book reviewer. Her first picture book, 'When I See Grandma' was shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year and won the children’s book category of the CALEB award in 2014. Her second, 'The Scared Book,' is a CBCA Notable and heaps of interactive fun with sneaky opportunities for kids to learn about conquering their fears. Debra also has flash fiction and short stories published in anthologies and The School Magazine. An energetic speaker, Debra loves engaging an audience with stories and games to spark imagination.

Wife of one, mother of two and caretaker to a menagerie of furry (and sometimes feathery) friends, she lives in suburban Sydney.
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Literally Hilarious - Pre-order!

I can't wait to share with you my story What's in the Box? in the upcoming Literally Hilarious anthology I mentioned in my last news. It's about a kid who's very like me as a child - desperate for a dog. Her dad brings home a big a box for her birthday and there's defintily something alive inside. Is it the longed-for dog... or something else?

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Published on July 06, 2026 01:18

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Average rating: 4.42 · 101 ratings · 44 reviews · 5 distinct works

	Anchored by Arielle Li (Illustrator), Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 32 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When I see Grandma by Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author), Leigh Hedstrom (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.59 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Scared Book by Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author), Kim Siew (Illustrator) 4.04 avg rating — 27 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lights Out, Little Dragon! by Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author), Rae Tan (illustrator) 4.82 avg rating — 11 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ich komm immer wieder zu dir zurück: Die Geschichte von zwei Freunden, die kein Ozean trennen kann. Die Freundschaft eines Containerschiffs und eines Schleppers für Kinder ab 3 by Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author), Arielle Li (illustrator) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Debra Tidball wrote a new blog post Literally Hilarious: Families Gone Wild - Pre-order! I can't wait to share with you my story What's in the Box? in the upcoming Literally Hilarious anthology I mentioned in my last news. It's about a ki Read more of this blog post »
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Debra Tidball rated a book really liked it The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A thoroughly enjoyable read that pulled me through to the end nicely. Excellent characterisation in an epistolary format, with humour and pathos.
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Debra Tidball wants to read The Midlands by Kate Gordon (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Debra Tidball rated a book it was amazing Pirate Problems: Pet Sitters: Dress Ups #3 A funny junior reader series (ages 5-8) with a sprinkle of Magic by Ella Shine (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I received a pre-release copy of this book from the author because I am a fan of this series, and this instalment doesn’t disappoint. It’s everything I expect from the series - a warm hearted and whimsical story with a sprinkling of magic. It has a c ...more
Apr 17, 2026 12:28AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Pirate Problems by Ella Shine. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Pirate Problems by Ella Shine <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Debra Tidball rated a book it was amazing The Adventures of Pongo and Stink by Lisa Nicol (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Delightful. Quirky. Fun. Big-hearted. I love Lisa Nicol’s writing, and this book is no exception. I fell in love with these two piggies.
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Debra Tidball rated a book really liked it This Is Happiness by Niall Williams (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A slowly unwinding, beautiful novel, with a stellar opening chapter about rain, and fascinating insights into the advent of electricity. But at its core, a wise, moving story about the human heart.
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Debra Tidball has read Love & Autism by Kay Kerr (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Insightful and informative. Thanks to the interviewees who were generous with the stories of their lives.
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Debra Tidball has read Love on a Bookshelf by Kiah Thomas	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Funny, lighthearted romcom. I’m buying it for my friends for Christmas.
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Debra Tidball has read The Wattle Island Book Club by Sandie Docker (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Charming story about books and community, with a strong emotional core of grief and hope.
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