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Change the Date
It’s obviously disturbing to me, as the mother and grandmother of First Nations offspring, that for many the continued ‘celebration’ of 26th January as Australia Day is insensitive at best, offensive at worst. Each year the momentum for changing the date grows, although the upswell of racism we have seen of late can impact this.… Read more
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An unplanned blog break…
The collective reeling of shock over the past few days has brought out many comments. I’ve shared mine, at times with force, especially at the ignorant or disingenous people bleating ‘innocent till proven guilty’ and ‘art is separate to artist’ and ‘maybe the police got it wrong’ and ‘I’ve edited my collection policy’ (that one!!… Read more
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So long 2025 – that’s a wrap
It certainly flew by! But what a great year it’s been. Of course, there were a few bumps but overall, for both The Kid and I, it’s been a very happy, productive and busy year filled with much love and laughter. The Kid has been finding her feet as an employed adult and, after a… Read more
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Happy Christmas!
Wishing you a fabulous Christmas filled with good things from The Kid, the Demon Spawn aka Whiskers and myself. Aside from a New Year’s Eve year wrap-up post, I’m taking a break during January (which actually means I will be still be reading and reviewing but not posting until towards the end of the month).… Read more
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A Song for the King – Katrina Nannestad. Freya Black.
Harper Collins Australia September 2025 ISBN: 9780733343315 ISBN 10: 0733343317 Imprint: ABC Books AU RRP: $24.99 Honestly, would you expect anything less than marvellous from this pair of celebrated creators? This is a truly lovely and fresh take on the nativity that will appeal to your Smalls greatly. It will also pave the way for some interesting discussions… Read more
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This is an Elf – Beck & Matt Stanton
Harper Collins Australia August 2025 ISBN: 9780733344169 ISBN 10: 073334416X Imprint: ABC Books AU List Price: 24.99 AUD Earlier this year I reviewed the 10th anniversary edition of This is a Ball and just as that one and many other Stanton bursts of hysterical humour have entertained kids (and adults) over the past decade, so too will this one.… Read more
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