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I love a character with attitude. Anyone that gives you as a reader the opportunity to really go for it when reading. The Cat in the Oi Frog series is a winner for me!

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2020-05-08

And then for good measure I’m chucking in Pokko from Pokko and the Drum by , because I don’t know if I ever go a without bringing this book up!

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2020-05-07

I remembered how amazing Noi’s grandma is in Grandma Bird! Seaweed munching, island living and zen practising, what an amazing woman!

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2020-05-07

Like so many creatives, my career is 'all at sea' right now, with so many plans now off limits for the forseeable. I'm sure there is a way forward but for now, I'm trying to rest and enjoy the wide open space of the ocean and the sun on my skin

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2020-04-15

A3) It all depends on the book, but I love it when the illustrations tell a different story to the text. The Terribly Friendly Fox by and and Life on Mars by Jon Agee are to of my recent favourites that do this!

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2020-04-03

So many amazing illustrators already mentioned this evening, so I won’t repeat. Can I mention . A truly amazing illustrator! a1]

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2020-04-03

A1) My second shout-out goes to the beautiful work of Every image is a beautiful work of art!

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2020-04-03

my daughter’s idea was brought to life by Mike Ciccotello! This was a bright spot in our week for sure.

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2020-03-19

Cold snaps in Florida are rare, but when they happen the weather gets crazy. Forget raining cats and dogs, it rains iguanas! Poor Maria is afraid of lizards but she can’t just leave them out in the cold. Coming soon to

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2020-03-01

Omg...Selfie? Here you go! It's getting colder again, but honestly I wear a "thinking hat" whenever I'm really on a writing streak.

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2020-01-23

A2) is brilliant with random animals too! Puffins and Bats with attitude!

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2020-01-10

Happy Holidaze! Happy New Year! Happy birthday! Happy everything! All the best with all the rest. (from me and my oldie goldie elf)

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2019-12-20