Liane Moriarty on the children's book about a sickly dragon that had her in floods of tears

Children's books are often among the most worn out and beloved volumes on our shelves — they're stories we could recite with our eyes closed, that conjure special memories from years gone by.

As part of Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books countdown, Life Matters has invited a few special guests to share their favourite Australian children's book.

For author Liane Moriarty, the secret to a great kids' book isn't that different to writing a book for any other audience. It's all about telling a story that will keep the reader turning the pages.