tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821390212670284004.post990999770185583209..comments2024-03-25T10:40:44.493+11:00Comments on Momo celebrating time to read: The amazing adventures of Chilly Billy by Peter MayleMomohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08519100335449886261noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821390212670284004.post-11642857813054148452013-11-12T19:57:26.083+11:002013-11-12T19:57:26.083+11:00The book you describe about an inventor is sadly n...The book you describe about an inventor is sadly not at all related to Chilly Billy or the sequel.Momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519100335449886261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821390212670284004.post-61626968671600555282013-11-12T10:11:24.881+11:002013-11-12T10:11:24.881+11:00Must have been a big hit in Tasmania, I had it too...Must have been a big hit in Tasmania, I had it too! He also did the 'Where did I come from?" series.<br /><br />I'm trying to remember a book from my childhood; the only clues I have was that it was about someone (an inventor?) who put to sea on a pedalo(?) and used a sextant, and invented a 'dolphinophone' to talk to dolphins.<br /><br />My sister suggested that maybe it was part of the Chilly Billy series which I loved as a kid (and am now trying to buy on eBay, gargantuan prices for some special editions though!)....<br /><br />I don't suppose anyone has any leads? I've tried googling keywords, but no luck so far...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821390212670284004.post-11949152942114047962012-02-07T06:40:43.213+11:002012-02-07T06:40:43.213+11:00Chilly Billy!!! My mom read it to me back when I g...Chilly Billy!!! My mom read it to me back when I grew up in Japan. One of the two books I can remember reading.<br /><br />Now I have my own 4 year old little girl and wanted to get a copy....and it's gonna set me back at least a $100! :( Hope they print it soon!Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821390212670284004.post-21905187584691165942012-01-31T21:27:30.572+11:002012-01-31T21:27:30.572+11:00Glad to hear the Tasmanian connection. This book ...Glad to hear the Tasmanian connection. This book certainly travelled far. I do wonder how we can get it back into print. I can guarantee hundreds of children that have heard it in my library would love to own a copy. Thanks for your memories of Chilly Billy.Momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519100335449886261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821390212670284004.post-70704151291500048932012-01-31T19:25:01.464+11:002012-01-31T19:25:01.464+11:00I read this book when I was a kid back in Tasmania...I read this book when I was a kid back in Tasmania, Australia. I wanted to buy it for my kids, but was so disappointed when I saw the price. I hope it can be reprinted. I also cannot find it in the local library system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821390212670284004.post-72923569499841462782008-10-19T23:17:00.000+11:002008-10-19T23:17:00.000+11:00This was lovely message to hear about. I am the a...This was lovely message to hear about. I am the author of SLOPPY KISSES and would so love to see it back in print. <BR/><BR/>Elizabeth Winthrop<BR/>www.elizabethwinthrop.comElizabeth Winthrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832282498342705250noreply@blogger.com