Rockhopping is Trace Balla's follow up book to Rivertime with Clancy and Uncle Egg once again getting ready to head off an eco-adventure.I love these books a lot.I love their gentle pace and laid back attitudes.I love their environmental credentials and back to nature ethos.I love their attention to details.I love their emphasis on problem … Continue reading Rockhopping by Trace Balla
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Harry the Dirty Dog | Gene Zion
Harry the Dirty Dog was first published in 1956.Since then so much has been said about it, so much love has been sent its way, and so many accolades and awards have been heaped upon it that I'm not really sure what I can add!So I give you my own journey with this book.Sadly, I … Continue reading Harry the Dirty Dog | Gene Zion
The Smallest Bilby and the Easter Tale | Nette Hilton & Bruce Whatley
The Smallest Bilby and the Easter Tale is the third Easter Bilby book put out by this duo (The Smallest Bilby and the Midnight Star and The Smallest Bilby and the Easter Games being the other two books). I find it curious how in the past 10 years or so, Australians have gradually changed the tradition of receiving … Continue reading The Smallest Bilby and the Easter Tale | Nette Hilton & Bruce Whatley
Stuck | Oliver Jeffers
I've already declared my love for books by Oliver Jeffers, so you will not be surprised to see his latest book, Stuck, featured here. This time we have a little boy whose kite gets stuck in a tree. To try and get it out he throws his shoe up...which also gets stuck, followed by his … Continue reading Stuck | Oliver Jeffers
Up and Down | Oliver Jeffers
It's hard not to love Oliver Jeffers' quirky stories and delightful illustrations. Up and Down is a happy return to his well-loved stories about a little boy and his friend penguin. This time it is penguin that drives the story forward - he wants to fly. Together they explore how best to do this. As … Continue reading Up and Down | Oliver Jeffers