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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon – Megan Hess

    Hardie Grant Books October 2022 ISBN: 9781743798362 RRP: $39.99 I guess in the traditional sense, this is not a picture book but given it’s my blog and I can do what I like *grin* – I’m calling it as my last post for Picture Book Month because it IS a picture book and it is Read more

  • Ella and the Useless Day – Meg McKinlay/Karen Blair

    Walker Books August 2022 ISBN13:9781760653095 Australia RRP:$25.99 New Zealand RRP:$28.99 Imprint:Walker Books Australia Even though many of us have been banging on about Reduce/Reuse/Recycle and being more sustainable for years, dare I say since the arrival of the dread pandemic a slower, more thoughtful approach to being waste-free has become more evident. Perhaps it was Read more

  • Dancing with Memories – Sally Yule with Professor Ralph Martins & Maggie Beer. Illustrated by Cheryl Orsini.

    Harper Collins July 2022 Imprint: ABC Books AU RRP: $24.99 The length of time I’ve been sitting on this is certainly no reflection of its quality or value so please don’t think it is. Given my rather tumultuous year, there came a point where I just thought – save all these PBs for November so Read more

  • Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    They tell me Xmas is rapidly drawing closer – but what is even closer than that is the end of the school year. Most of us are now mid-term so that dreaded moment of finding a gift for your child’s teacher is nigh, and while, of course we don’t mind endless scented candles, bath bombs, Read more

  • Frankie Stein – Kylie Covark/Shane McG

    Ford St Publishing September 2022 ISBN: 9781922696120 RRP: $16.95 It has been fantastic in recent years to see the growth in girls becoming more interested in science disciplines. I know I have loved running my Geek Girls groups and hosting events from Tech Girls and the like. And it is equally pleasing to see more Read more

  • Moon Sailors – Naomi Woodward. Illustrated by Rachel Gregg

    Ford St Publishing October 2022 ISBN: 9781922696182 RRP: $16.95 If you are exploring the depths of the ocean or the limitless skies or if you simply are looking for a beautiful lyrical book to share with our kiddos, this would be a wonderful choice. It offers so much for even very young readers with elegant Read more

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