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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • The What on Earth Institute of Wonder – Lisa Nichol

    You can read my review of the The What on Earth Institute of Wonder now at Kids Book Review!!

  • Mr Men: Mr. Tickle 50th Anniversary Edition – Roger Hargreaves

    Penguin Australia March 2021 Imprint: Mr Men ISBN; 9781761042157 RRP: $16.99 In 1971 Roger Hargreaves wrote the first of what was to become one of the most well-known and iconic book series for children, after his small son asked him what a tickle would look like. No doubt in the beginning, particularly having found it difficult to…

  • Ginger Meggs – Tristan Bancks and Jason Chatfield

    Penguin Australia May 2021 ISBN: 9781760894818 Imprint: Puffin Format: Hardback Pages: 192 RRP: $24.99 When I was a kid, growing up in Sydney, my favourite part of the weekend was reading the Sunday comics. I started about four years old, when my Dad opened his Telegraph, and handed me the colourful insert and I was pretty much still reading them…

  • Hello and Welcome – Gregg Dreise

    Penguin Australia March 2021 ISBN: 9781760898328 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $24.99 With absolutely spot-on timing for Harmony Day 2021, multi-talented Gregg Dreise’s new book – which is a stunning companion to My Culture and Me – once again celebrates our First Australian people. In joyful celebration, as all are welcomed to corroboree, this gorgeous book provides insight and understanding…

  • Early One Morning – Mem Fox. Illustrated by Christine Davenier

    Penguin Australia March 2021 ISBN: 9781761040030 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $19.99 It’s always a delight to see a new Mem Fox book and this one for very little people is no exception. Your littlest humans will thoroughly enjoy this little boy’s mission to collect his breakfast, as he walks around the farm in search of the source. There is…

  • Kensy and Max #7: Take Down – Jacqueline Harvey

    Penguin Australia March 2 2021 ISBN: 9781760898533 Imprint: Puffin RRP: $16.99 The countdown to Take Down is on! The kiddos are going to be wild with excitement to read this new adventure with the spies-in-training, as they set off for the World STEM championships in exotic Singapore. The team from the Central London Free School are thrilled to…

  • KBR: Moonlight Mums – Laura Stitzel

    Read my review of this beautiful new picture book on Kids Book Review now 🙂

  • The Time-travelling Caveman – Terry Pratchett

    Penguin Australia September 2020 ISBN: 9780857536020 Imprint: Doubleday Childrens Format: Hardback Pages: 336 RRP: $32.99 Oh Sir Terry how much poorer are we for your departure! This is our final offering from the master and one which will set many young readers on a journey of discovery for more of his completely anarchic and often absurd writing. Previously unpublished this…

  • Hooray for Puffin’s 80th Anniversary!

    Yes yes! the celebrations are well and truly underway – as you will have detected with some recent posts 🙂 but it’s not just about the always-fantastic titles, both classic and new. It’s time for excitement and give-aways too! Did you know that if you buy two Puffin books from participating bookstores you too can…

  • More Puffin Littles!

    Penguin Australia These new Puffin collections for the younger readers in your mob are just terrific! Not so long ago I reviewed Puffin Little Cook: Snacks which took its place with our cookbooks to aid The Kid in her learning to be self-sufficient. These would be just as useful in her home school program as…