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Children’s book review – reader recommendations

Another month has gone by, along with a few more trips to the library. This month, I tracked down some of the titles that readers have recommended since I started writing reviews.Here are our thoughts!----Ruby Red Shoes / Kate KnappImage sourceIn ...

When life gives you lemons… how do you keep on writing?

When I saw this prompt for Writers Reveal, I thought EASY! I can always write. Writing is my form of release. When life gives me lemons, I write about anything. Perhaps even lemonade.Then I tried to elaborate. And I hit a brick wall. Oh, sweet ...

The Night Guest – Fiona McFarlane (book review)

In May, members of the Pink Fibro Book Club read Fiona McFarlane's The Night Guest, which has been shortlisted for the 2014 Miles Franklin Award.Here are my thoughts.----The Night Guest / Fiona McFarlaneImage sourceOne morning Ruth wakes ...

Reading aloud to your children

There are things you do as a parent because you think you're supposed to do them. And there are things you do because you enjoy doing them. For me, reading aloud to (and with) my children is one of those things that falls into both of these ...

Children’s book review – May

It's children's book review time! This month, we're back to the library with a lucky-dip selection featuring insects, owls, rabbits and a balloon.----Ambrose Goes for Gold / Tor FreemanImage sourceAmbrose Goes for Gold is cute, ...

Hansel and Gretel: the real story

The tale of Hansel and Gretel is well knownThey fooled the witch with a chicken boneThey crisped her up on an open flameAnd received only praise, and none of the blame But look a little closer at these twoWith innocent eyes of sparkling ...

The Thirteenth Tale – Diane Setterfield (book review)

It's the first of the month, and time to discuss April's selection in the Pink Fibro Book Club (a facebook book club hosted by Allison Tait).Here are my thoughts on The Thirteenth Tale.----The Thirteenth Tale / Diane SetterfieldImage source'Tell me ...