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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe



  • The Only Branch on the Family Tree – Sherryl Clark

    UQP April 2025 ISBN: 9780702268915 RRP: $14.99 With perfect timing, coinciding with this thread of my Mother’s Day reviews, Sherryl Clark’s beautiful new MG book arrived yesterday. At the same time, it has once again re-affirmed that I actually DO enjoy verse novels – certainly, those that have come my way in the past twelve Read more

  • It’s not just for Mums…

    of course….Grans are important as well ❤️ A couple of ‘granny’ books coming your way as well… Read more

  • All the Ways Your Mum will Be There for You – Sarah Ayoub. Kate Moon.

    Harper Collins Well, isn’t this just like picking up a delicious iced donut! Look at those gorgeous colours on the cover art – and shininess as well! And that’s exactly the right sweet vibe for this cute rhyming book that explores all the things mothers do for their offspring. From picnics to roadtrips, reading to Read more

  • My Mum is the Best – Nic McPickle. Tommy Doyle

    Allen & Unwin Imprint: Albert St Books March 2025 ISBN:9781761181160 RRP: $19.99 This one is a truckload of fun for a Mother’s Day read (or gift!) with a lively text full of rhymes and humour. My mum is a Super Mum, the best I’ve ever known.She loves her trackies and her uggs, her coffee and Read more

  • Fly, Mama! Fly! – Anna McGregor

    Scribe Publications | Scribble March 2025 ISBN 9781761381539 AU$19.99 This is just the sweetest little board book for the Smallest of Smalls, just in time for Mother’s Day. But, it’s not just about the cute narrative and adorable illustrations from this talented author/illustrator (and the fun sideways orientation!). It’s also turning on a spotlight on Read more

  • Mother’s Day is on the way…

    And here come some new titles to add to your collection or to gift to someone special. Over the next 5 days – enjoy the reviews! and your special day if you celebrate it. 💐 Read more