Thursday, March 30, 2017

Chip by Kylie Howarth

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We have had Chip in our library for a few months but I picked it up today because Chip has been listed for our CBCA Awards for 2017.   Kyl...
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Princess Smartypants and the missing princes by Babette Cole

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I first read Princess Smartypants thirty years ago.  I loved it and gave a copy to a newly born young relative much to the consternation of ...
Friday, March 17, 2017

Lucy's book by Natalie Jane Prior illustrated by Cheryl Orsini

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Before you read my book from today please take a look at The Lonely Book which is the perfect partner for Lucy's Book . Lu...
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Captain Jimmy Cook discovers Third Grade by Kate and Jol Temple illustrated by Jon Foye

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This book is not the greatest of literature but it will certainly be very popular with readers from Years 2-6 who like a quick movin...
Monday, March 13, 2017

The girl who drank the moon by Kelly Barnhill

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An epic coming-of-age fairy tale destined to be a modern classic. If you only read one book this year - grab this one.  The writ...
Sunday, March 12, 2017

Blue sky, yellow kite by Janet A Holmes and Jonathan Bentley

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Walking along the beach the other day I saw a family flying kites.  I stood still and watched the group for a long time.  There was a strong...

The curious guide to things that aren't by John D Fixx and James F Fixx

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I seem to be following a theme - here is a another quirky non fiction title filled with trivia and interesting facts. The curious guid...