Hi! I'm back. With another book review. And this time, I have THREE copies to give away! So let's fast-forward the intro and get right into it, shall we? --- The Cook and the King / Julia Donaldson and David Roberts (Macmillan Children's ...
Lonely Girl – Lynne Vincent McCarthy (book review and GIVEAWAY)
It's been more than a year between book reviews. How did that even happen? I've been reading. I've been enjoying reading. I just haven't gotten around to sharing that enjoyment with you all. Well, this time I am. AND I have a copy to give away! ...
(Apparently) controversial things about me
I'm not controversial. I'm vanilla. But every now and then, people find out little quirks about me and their HEADS EXPLODE. LITERALLY. So I thought I'd share some of them here. A few little (surprisingly controversial to some) quirky things ...
Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories – Dr Seuss (book review)
Hooray! I love Seuss! More Seuss! I was so exited when I saw Horton and the Kwuggerbug on the local bookshop shelves! But I was also wary. Needlessly, it turns out. Here are my thoughts. --- Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories ...
The Day the Crayons Quit – Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers (book review)
Watch out, Hawker library. There's a new book in town. And it's rushed to claim a spot in the family favourites list. Meet The Day the Crayons Quit. --- The Day the Crayons Quit / Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers (HarperCollins Children's ...
Encouraging literacy development in children – and book pack GIVEAWAY!
I am so excited about this post. I know I'm supposed to act all cool, calm and collected. I'm supposed to casually mention in passing that oh, by the way, here's a literacy expert I happened to chat with (okay, email) who gave valuable insights ...
Click, Clack, Moo and more: A Barnyard Collection – Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin (book review)
When my (now five-year-old) daughter was still a bub, I had a vivid dream. It was about a group of cows that were owned by Peter Combe, and they went on strike until their demands for juicy, juicy green grass were met. I shared this incredible dream ...
Bears in the Night – Stan and Jan Berenstain (book review)
Who loves the Berenstain Bears? Who sees a pic of them and is instantly transported back to childhood? Who couldn't wait to have kids just for the excuse to revisit them? Is your hand in the air? Mine is. And one day, I'm sure my son will ...
Your Best Year Ever – Kelly Exeter (book review)
Have you met Kelly Exeter or her blog, A Life Less Frantic, before? If not, head over. Say g'day. Marvel at her words. I'll be waiting here when you get back. If you can tear yourself away. Back? Excellent. How ace is she? Last year, Kelly ...
Room – Emma Donoghue (book review)
Have you ever picked up a book without knowing what it was about it? Have you ever had a friend recommend something, and trusted them so completely that you don't ask questions? Have you ever picked up a book and held no expectations about what ...