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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: $24.99 Honestly, would you expect anything less than marvellous from this pair of celebrated creators? This is a truly lovely and fresh take on the nativity that will appeal to your Smalls greatly. It will also pave the way for some interesting discussions… Read more
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This is an Elf – Beck & Matt Stanton
Harper Collins Australia August 2025 ISBN: 9780733344169 ISBN 10: 073334416X Imprint: ABC Books AU List Price: 24.99 AUD Earlier this year I reviewed the 10th anniversary edition of This is a Ball and just as that one and many other Stanton bursts of hysterical humour have entertained kids (and adults) over the past decade, so too will this one.… Read more
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The Thing About Christmas – Jo Dabrowski/Briony Stewart
Little Book Press September 2025 Simon & Schuster ISBN13: 9781923141407 RRP: LIST PRICE: AU$ 24.99 / NZ$ 29.99 The thing about Christmas is that it is an intensely individual festival for each and every person and family. This book is a sublime insight into that concept. Once upon a time, in my family our Christmas… Read more
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Christmas Past: 1961 – Australian Women’s Weekly
Some months ago I found, at our favourite op shop, a stash of vintage Women’s Weekly magazines [reminds me of Sister Poppy saying that LOL]and though they were not cheap, I bought this one so I could share it for this year’s countdown. What a revelation it has been to get a glimpse of the… Read more
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