Book: Star! Stable! Saviour! Author: Cameron Semmens Illustrator: Rod Allen Hardback: 24 pages Publisher: Wombat Books, Australia, 2015 Language: English ISBN-13: 9781925139600 RRP: AUD $11.99 Reviewed By: Penny Reeve Blurb: ‘Witty and wordy, strange and absurd-y, truthful and fun for all the family: this is the Christmas story … Continue reading →
Book: Same Author: Katrina Roe Illustrator: Jemima Trappel Hardback: 32 pages Publisher: Wombat Books, Australia, 2015 Language: English ISBN-13: 9781925139266 RRP: AUD $19.99 Reviewed By: Penny Reeve Blurb: ‘When uncle Charlie comes to visit, Ivy keeps her distance. He seems different from other people she knows. Can Uncle … Continue reading →
Book: Swallow me, NOW! Author: Melissa Gijsbers Novel/chapter book: 112 pages (also available as Kindle edition) Publisher: Lilly Pilly Press Language: English ISBN-13: 9780992450861 RRP: $15.30 (paperback) or $4.99 (Kindle edition) Reviewed By: Penny Reeve Blurb: ‘All Sam wants to do is fit in at her new … Continue reading →
Everyone gets a case of the grumpies every now and then. As an adult, I know the best cure for the grumpies is to recognize everything that God has blessed me with. However, I found this principle difficult to teach … Continue reading →
Many kids learn to play an instrument while they are in elementary school. It often begins great excitement and anticipation. For many kids, however, the excitement eventually wears off when they realize they need to practice in order to gain … Continue reading →
Title: The Blessings of Friendship Treasury Author: Mary Engelbreit ISBN: 978-0310745099 SRP: 17.95 (hardback) My Rating: My Review: The Blessings of Friendship Treasury by Mary Engelbreit touched my heart with its sweet words and illustrations on friendship. This book covers several poems, quotes and Bible verses … Continue reading →