Here you’ll find reviews of my favourite kids books. Enjoy browsing all categories. I’m sure you’ll find something special for children big and small.
“The Lost Thing” was first published in 2000. It ended up being a multi-award winning picture book, which in 2004 was reinvented as a highly acclaimed theatre production (by Jigsaw …
“The Lost Thing” by Shaun Tan: on belonging through connection Read More »
A narrow winding staircase off the main reference library in the Bilderbuchmuseum (see detailed review here) leads to a secluded cozy reading space tucked away in the turret at the …
Shaun Tan is the Australian author and illustrator whose work I fell in love with at first sight. It was the sight of “The Red Tree”. The book has received …
“Unplugged!” is a special book. It is the first published work of the great Australian children’s author, the one and only Glenda Millard. I have been fortunate to meet Glenda …
“Unplugged!” a celebration of life’s simple pleasures Read More »
Despite being published over 30 years ago (in 1987) this book on conservation is probably more relevant today than ever before. Its simple texts made accessible to children (co-authored by …
“A Thoughtful way of explaining conservation to children” by Robert Ingpen Read More »