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  • Look and Learn Fun

    Look and Learn Fun Allen & Unwin Bloomsbury Activity Books   Christmas is coming and though these would not be a good fit for your library they would be perfect pressies for any little people in your life. As educators we know that play and learning not only should go together but must especially in Read more

  • Frankie the Blankie – Jennifer Sattler

    Bloomsbury ISBN: 9781619636750 Imprint: Bloomsbury USA Childrens RRP $16.99 This is a sweet little board book for those little ones who may be having trouble parting with a beloved snuggle. Doris is a very cute gorilla who is totally and permanently attached to her blankie, Frankie. They do everything together but when a jungle buddy Read more

  • On the River – Roland Harvey

    Allen & Unwin ISBN: 9781760112455 Imprint: A & U Children  July 2016 RRP $24.99   “The book is about the Murray River, from top to bottom. The system is vitally important to graziers, food growers, communities for drinking and domestic use, for irrigation, for hydro power, for recreation and for the health of the environment Read more

  • Eve and Elly – Mike Dumbleton/Laura Wood

    Penguin Random House ISBN 9780857988515 May 2016 Random House Australia Children’s $16.99 I have always admired Mike Dumbleton’s ability to take a simple story line or idea and turn it into a gorgeous and relevant picture book for little ones.  This one is no exception. If, as a parent, you have ever been in a Read more

  • Archie Green and the Alchemist’s Curse – D. D. Everest

    Allen & Unwin Australia ISBN: 9780571307418 Publisher: Faber Imprint: Faber Children Pb Pub Date: August 2016 $14.99   Move over Harry, you have a rival for my affections! Somehow or other I missed the first book in this fabulous series (that will need to be redressed ASAP) but no matter, I was able to pick Read more

  • Precious and Grace (The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency) – Alexander McCall-Smith

    Hachette Imprint: Little Brown Group ISBN13 9781408708118 RRP $32.99 From one of my favourite authors comes a new instalment in the quirky and endearing lives of the characters that revolve around The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.  Last Saturday night I took myself to bed early and read this in one sitting and what a joy Read more

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