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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • A Good Heart – Lucy Melo & Sandra Severgnini

    Red Back Publishing April 2024 ISBN: 9781761400247 RRP: $26.99 Just a few weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of a lunch with some amazing people including award-winning illustrator Sandra Severgnini, who graciously gifted each of us a copy of this adorable and very special book, which was inspired by the real-life bond between elephant siblings,… Read more

  • The Riding Gallery – Sally Murphy. Illustrated by Martina Heiduczek

    Walker Books Australia July 2024 ISBN13:9781760657345 Australia RRP:$16.99 New Zealand RRP:$18.99 Yes, I said not so long ago that I’m not a huge fan of verse novels, and there are only a few exceptions. Sally Murphy’s are one of those rare anomalies. Each one is so utterly absorbing, with such beautiful narrative flow that I… Read more

  • Sarah Speedie – double the fun!

    Boss Cat Harper Collins Australia June 2024 ISBN: 9781460764046 ISBN 10: 1460764048 Imprint: HarperCollins AU RRP: $24.99 With Sarah’s bouncy text and Tom Jellet’s always humorous and distinctive illustrations, this is just pure fun – how very refreshing!! All of our circle knows well enough that our last remaining animal of The Kid’s former zoo, is Whiskers –… Read more

  • The Daredevil Princess and the Grumpy Giant – Belinda Murrell. Illustrated by Rebecca Crane

    Penguin Australia July 2024 ISBN: 9781761340475 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $14.99 There’s absolutely no doubt about it – Belinda Murrell has certainly hit the sweet spot s with this new series. Unicorns, goblins, and dragons have all delighted her fans so far, and now a seriously annoyed sleep-deprived giant will once again engage Smalls in the adventures of… Read more

  • ABC Disability – Sarah Rose and Alley Pascoe. Illustrated by Beck Feiner.

    Hachette JUN 26, 2024 | 9780734423023 | RRP $24.99 Obviously having the care of a child with a disability for years has made me even more aware of promoting both knowledge and understanding around this topic. With the Paralympics looming, there will be plenty of opportunities for discussions with your kiddos around various disabilities, how they are acquired, what… Read more

  • Clarice Bean Smile – Lauren Child

    Harper Collins Australia April 2024 ISBN: 9780008623098 ISBN 10: 0008623090 Imprint: HarperCollins GB RRP: $17.99 Yesterday was a very grumpy day. Although there was lots of good stuff in it, I was extremely annoyed to find out that someone has literally passed my own words off as their own, and, not for the first time, used my work… Read more

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