I love what this book represents. The author Jess McGeachin sees the wonder there is in books and libraries and has brought it to life in this picture book.
The Lost Library
Literacy & Art Experiences
It is really heartwarming to see the world come together and share their time, resources and skills so that children's anxiety is lessened
Past the Shallows
'Out past the shallows, past the sandy-bottomed bays, comes the dark water - black and cold and roaring.'
Updating Website
Hi All I am currently updating the website so things will be a little messy for a bit. New content coming as soon as the upgrade is finished. Until then, happy reading. Allison
Hello and Update
Just a little update and news on what's coming up next year
The Apostrophe Posse
Trouble comes to Tea Tree Bend! Brother and Sister Cam and Ellie and their friends Billy and Louisa have had enough of the town signs not having apostrophes. They develop a posse and take it into their own hands to fix things.
Curious Adventures in Illustration
Each time I meet an author I am really inspired by their creativity and talent. What inspires me most about Judith is that she clearly gets great joy from her work, and this is evident when she talks about it and shares it with others.
2018 Notable Junior Series
This year I have read so many Junior series but have been unable to share them all. Here are four series that are funny, silly and sometimes a little gross.
Happy Birthday Matilda – #Matilda30
Matilda: The Original Story by Roald Dahl Matilda At 30: Chief Executive of The British LibraryIllustrated by Quentin BlakePublished by Puffin|Penguin BooksDate: 4 October 2018R.R.P. $27.99 Dear Friends When you are gifted something so incredibly wonderful there are hardly words to say thank you. I feel quite privileged to share this book with you all, especially when... Continue Reading →
I Went Trick-or-Treating
I am not a fan of books that actually scare children which is why I like this one so much, it takes a holiday that is known for its spookiness and made into an story with a delightful sense of bizarre with a side of sibling rivarly and surprise.
Little Big Reads 