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Category: Fiction

Book Review: Julius and Macy: A Very Brave Night – a very sweet tail

May 15, 2021May 14, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

The perfect antidote to an overdose of superheroes.

Book Review: Who Do I See in the Mirror?

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021 ~ vshaskan ~ Leave a comment

A 4-year old’s perspective on why this book about a little girl who likes how she looks isn’t just for children who look like her.

Book Review: Zonia’s Rain Forest – lessons the children have to teach us

April 24, 2021April 23, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

In the rain forest of the Peruvian Amazon, Zonia hears the call of the forest - and teaches us all as she answers.

Book Review: We Are Water Protectors – a powerful book that yields its wisdom drop by drop

April 15, 2021April 14, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

Exquisite illustrations and layers of meaning in a powerful narrative about Indigenous-led movements to protect the Earth and speak for those that cannot speak for themselves.

Book Review: The Secret of the Tattered Shoes – a compassionate re-telling of a difficult fairytale

April 8, 2021April 7, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 2 Comments

Gorgeous illustrations add otherworldly beauty to a heartfelt re-telling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses.

Book Review: Grace for President and Grace Goes to Washington – ‘Where are the GIRLS?’

April 4, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

Cheer Grace on in this fun story that teaches children and adults about voting and government.

Book Review: Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship: Stories from India

April 1, 2021March 31, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

Two boys find witty solutions in these lively 'modern folktales' - perfect for reading together at bedtime.

Book Review: I’ll Meet You in Your Dreams – the book I need to read to my son

March 28, 2021March 27, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ 1 Comment

A song of love and aspiration - of letting go and coming home.

Bridging the Atlantic Book Divide: the madcap humour of Sandra Boynton

March 25, 2021March 24, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

Serious giggle-fest for the under (and over) 3s. And how many books have a soundtrack featuring Yo-Yo Ma making animal snores on his cello?

Book Review: I Dream of Popo – a gentle, loving tale that cuts deep for the grown-ups

March 21, 2021 ~ ruthcoffey ~ Leave a comment

Dreamy rhythmic language as a girl migrates from Taiwan to San Diego, growing up as her beloved Popo grows old.

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