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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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Adventures in KidLitLand December 2025

Praying for love, peace, and light in the darkness especially during this year’s Christmas season, with such sadness in my city.

I’m leaving my usual round up of Kidlitland adventures for a later time, but wanted to share some recommendations to bring warmth and comfort, and maybe even joy and delight:

What I’m gifting:

The Adventures of Pongo and Stink by my writers’ group buddy, Lisa Nicol. It Read more of this blog post »

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Published on December 18, 2025 20:49

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Average rating: 4.4 · 99 ratings · 43 reviews · 5 distinct works

	Anchored by Arielle Li (Illustrator), Debra Tidball (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 31 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) 4.80 avg rating — 10 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 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 (Pet Sitters: Dress Ups) 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
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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.
Dec 02, 2025 03:29AM · 1 like · like · see review
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.
Nov 24, 2025 11:33PM · like · see review
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.
Nov 24, 2025 11:31PM · like · see review
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.
Nov 24, 2025 11:21PM · like · see review
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
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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.
Nov 24, 2025 11:20PM · like · see review
Debra Tidball rated a book really liked it The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue (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 loved this book! An interesting cast of characters at an interesting time of history. I loved how they were all brought together on this ill-fated train, and how I could relax and enjoy the story, knowing the ending (from history).
Nov 24, 2025 11:11PM · like · see review
Debra Tidball has read Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf	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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