My Russian-speaking audiences can listen to the podcast of my interview with Svetlana Printceva of SBS Russia Radio – talking about what recently published children’s books have made their way […]
My ‘SBS Russian Radio’ interview, best children’s books 2021 Read More »
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Clement C. Moore Those first few familiar lines of this beloved
“‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” illustrated by the remarkable P. J. Lynch Read More »
As temperatures this week in Sydney reached up to around 35°C, I found myself taking vicarious refuge in yet another winter-themed book to cool me down. I found the perfect
A picture book of Russian folk rhymes to celebrate winter magic Read More »
One Christmas Eve Grandpa takes Bella to Luna Park (in Melbourne, Australia). He hands her a silver coin to use on a ride. Bella looks at the roller-coaster, the ghost
“One Christmas Eve” is a delightful flight of fantasy Read More »
“The Snow Bear” tells the story of a close bond between Bruun, an Inuit Eskimo boy and a wild polar bear who comes into town in the autumn to feed
“The Snow Bear” tells of an unlikely friendship between boy and bear Read More »