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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Who’s the Gang on Our Street? – Susanne Gervay. Illustrated by Nancy Bevington.

    Big Sky Publishing September 2023 ISBN: 9781922896803 RRP: $19.99 When the always gracious and warm Susanne emailed me some months ago, and asked me to write teaching notes for a new picture book she was writing, I was – quite naturally – absolutely thrilled and flattered,that she should consider me to do so. When she subsequently Read more

  • Josh Langley – Inspiring Kids

    Have you checked out Josh Langley’s great programs and books yet? They are making such a difference to so many kids, that I wanted to share is new Inspiring Kids @ Home program. Josh is such an inspiration himself, and his passion for empowering kiddos is just wonderful to behold, and I’m proud to support Read more

  • Country Town – Isolde Martyn and Robyn Ridgeway. Illustrated by Louise Hogan.

    Ford St Publishing September 2023 ISBN: 9781922696359 RRP: $19.99 I have always loved those English books that explored ‘Through Time’ e.g. A Street Through Time – the history nerd in me just revels in the minutiae from days gone by to the present. While this book doesn’t cover 12, 000 years as such, it does Read more

  • It’s Q&A Time with Tania Ingram

    Welcome Tania to Just So Stories – so excited to have you drop in! I’m as excited as a guinea pig with a corncob! Thanks for taking the time to chat. Let’s get into it! I think we should start at the start really ;-). Tell us about little Tania: growing up, family, pets, hobbies, Read more

  • Bookish Fun!

    What a lovely way to finish our day! Visiting Quick Brown Fox bookshop for the first time (Grange for those nearby) and hanging out with a few other t-l’s plus the always exuberant Deborah Abela Author Zewlan Moor Zanni Louise and Sophie Beer – with wine!! and snacky-snacks! and the award-winning Jenny Stubbs too!!! super Read more

  • Mr Chicken Goes to Mars – Leigh Hobbs

    Allen & Unwin October 2023 ISBN: 9781760878276 Publisher: A&U Children’s Imprint: A & U Children RRP: $24.99 Mr Chicken never gets tired. That is to say, the kiddos never get tired of Mr Chicken. I have been waiting for this one quite eagerly and only just yesterday, had read Mr Chicken All Over Australia on Read more

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