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The Box of Delights – John Masefield
Masefield was the Poet Laureate from 1930 to 1967 and his two children’s books, The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, were both great favourites of mine as a child. I was hugely excited when The Box of Delights was adapted by the BBC into an absolutely marvellous TV series and even moreso, when Read more
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Christmas in the Big Woods – Laura Ingalls Wilder. Illustrated by Renée Graef
One of my 21st birthday presents from my darling Mum, was the complete set of Little House books [illustrated by Garth Williams]. Though I had been a voracious reader since the age of 3, these books had never come my way, though clearly they are considered classic American children’s books. I think perhaps the TV Read more
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From fellow blogger: Thoughts Become Words.
I do love me a good murder mystery, and wouldn’t mind the thought of some snow after this week of heat and humidity, so am going to look out for this one as a holiday read!! [Update: put it on reserve at the library, which was temporarily closed for renovations, and picking it up today!] Read more
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Christmas Days in the Sunshine – Byll & Beth Stephen. Illustrated by Simon Howe.
Harper Collins Australia September 2023 Singing sisters Teeny Tiny Stevies, ARIA winners in 2020 for Best Children’s Album, are now on their 4th picture book for Littles. This simple but easily recognisable celebration of Christmas Aussie style, will resonant with even tiny kids who will make connections with their own families, and festive activities. Mozzies Read more
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