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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe


  • I Love Grandma with the Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Penguin Australia Mrach 2024 These little books all follow the pattern set by the VHC and its creator, the late Eric Carle, combining the simple text with selected illustrations from across the vast gallery of Carle’s work. One assumes that additional material created in the same style is also added. This one will make a…

  • Papa Mawal-mawalpa Tjuta – Johanna Bell-nga & Dion Beasley-nyu

    Allen & Unwin August 2021 ISBN:9781760526696 Edition No: Pitjantjatjara Publisher: A&U Children’s Imprint: A & U Children RRP: $24.99 This is the beginning of the  Pitjantjatjara version of 2016’s award-winning book Too Many Cheeky Dogs.  Pitjantjatjara is a First Nations language widely spoken in central and southern Australia, It is long overdue that our children’s…

  • Good Night, Ivy Bright – Ben Long/Andrew Plant

    Ford St Publishing April 2021 RRP: $16.99 ISBN: 9781925804720 What I didn’t realise while I was writing this story was the importance of the moose.Everyone needs a moose. We all have times when we’re challenged – when we are tired,troubled, or in tears. And it’s at those times when we need someone to sit down…

  • Happy Birthday Tashi!

    Allen & Unwin July 2020 The very fact that over the past twenty-five years Tashi books have sold well over a million copies is testament to the love that so many have for this very special boy. While magic and fun abound the Tashi stories also have a lot for children to absorb and learn…

  • Goodnight Glow Worms – Aura Parker

      Penguin Australia March 2020 ISBN: 9780143792918 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $24.99 Goodnight, Glow Worms shining bright, Time to dim your Glow Worm light. Glow Worms gleaming, beaming round, Can’t switch off and can’t wind down. This is so absolutely adorable it almost makes me wish I still had a little one to read it to for bedtime (almost!).…

  • Love From the Crayons – Drew Daywalt/Oliver Jeffers

    Harper Collins Australia January 2020 ISBN: 9780008384920 ISBN 10: 0008384924 Imprint: HarperCollins – GB List Price: 14.99 AUD You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t love the crayons books! Now you can give the gift of love AND crayons to someone special whether that’s a big or a small person. What colour do you think love…

  • The Crayons’ Book of Numbers – Drew Daywalt/Oliver Jeffers Harper Collins

    Harper Collins ISBN:9780008212865 ISBN 10: 0008212864 Imprint: HarperCollins – GB On Sale: 24/10/2016 RRp $14.99   Since the first appearance of the ‘Crayons’ they have been very firm favourites with readers of all ages but of course, especially little people. This delightful board book is a great introduction to these colourful personalities particularly for the tiniest of book-lovers.…

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