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Thanks for stopping by. It’s here I like to share book reviews, news, updates, write articles and just generally hang out and have a bit of fun doing what I enjoy most … writing. Enjoy.
Book Review – The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Author: Rachel Joyce Publisher: Black Swan Publication Date: 2014 Category: Adult Fiction Paperback: 380 pages RRP: $19.99 ISBN:978-0-552-77809-1 What's On My Shelf ~ Debbie's Review I bought my copy of this book at the River Read in Noosa back in August 2019....
Book Review – There’s Only One Dad Like You
What's On My Shelf ~ Debbie's Review Do you have a special Dad? Like maybe the BEST dad in the world? Let’s face it, just like Jess Racklyeft's previous picture book, There is Only One Mum Like You, when it comes to Dads, most of us think our dad is the best, better...
Can You Imagine?
Developing a Story to Not Only Entertain but to Spur On Creativity and Thinkers Part Two: The Evolution of Elephant ‘Leaving space in the story allows children to use their imagination and in doing so, they become collaborators and creatives.' – Debbie Smith When I...
The Value of Picture Books: An Elephant’s Perspective
Helping to Shape Understanding and Tolerance - Accepting Diversity & New Friendships Part One: The Evolution of Elephant ‘The Making of a Children's Picture Book is paved with many surprises’ – Debbie Smith During the years I worked as the coordinator, Primary...
Sensory Toys & their Powers
Children learn as they play ... Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn ... O. Fred Donaldson Let’s face it! We all love our children dearly, right? Yes, of course, we do. And we love hanging out with them as much as we can, always! But, there are...
Special Announcement
A very important man, Dr Luther King once said... I have a dream! His dream was for mankind. I have many dreams, but one important dream of mine is to share my passion and love of books with children, to write entertaining stories that add colour to their world and,...
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