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'A warm and funny story shared by grandfather and grandson, from new-comer Paul Newman and award-winning illustrator Tom Jellett. With glimpses of water safety and overcoming fears, this book is full of jokes and visual enjoyment for the whole family to read together, and perfect for Father's Day.' (Publication summary)
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Book Reviews: Childrens Books with Stephanie Reeder
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 19 August 2016;
— Review of Grandpa's Big Adventure 2016 single work picture book ; Gary 2016 single work children's fiction ; Blue, The Builder's Dog 2016 single work picture book ; Oh, Albert! 2016 single work picture book 'The best picture books for children not only entertain and educate, they also have an element of delight -that indefinable something that leads to the all-too-familiar cry, "Read it again!" ...' -
Welcome to the Menagerie
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 20-21 August 2016; (p. 24)
— Review of Rockhopping 2016 single work graphic novel ; Mac : The Dog Man 2016 single work picture book ; The Pocket Dogs and the Lost Kitten 2016 single work picture book ; My Dog Dash 2016 single work picture book ; The Cat Wants Custard 2016 single work picture book ; Fabish : The Horse That Braved a Bushfire 2016 single work picture book ; Cyclone 2016 single work picture book ; Don't Call Me Bear! 2016 single work picture book ; The Snow Wombat 2016 single work picture book ; Pandamonia 2016 single work picture book ; My Sister Is a Superhero 2016 single work picture book ; The Grumpy Lighthouse Keeper 2011 single work picture book ; Grandpa's Big Adventure 2016 single work picture book ; Go Home, Cheeky Animals! 2016 single work picture book
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Welcome to the Menagerie
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 20-21 August 2016; (p. 24)
— Review of Rockhopping 2016 single work graphic novel ; Mac : The Dog Man 2016 single work picture book ; The Pocket Dogs and the Lost Kitten 2016 single work picture book ; My Dog Dash 2016 single work picture book ; The Cat Wants Custard 2016 single work picture book ; Fabish : The Horse That Braved a Bushfire 2016 single work picture book ; Cyclone 2016 single work picture book ; Don't Call Me Bear! 2016 single work picture book ; The Snow Wombat 2016 single work picture book ; Pandamonia 2016 single work picture book ; My Sister Is a Superhero 2016 single work picture book ; The Grumpy Lighthouse Keeper 2011 single work picture book ; Grandpa's Big Adventure 2016 single work picture book ; Go Home, Cheeky Animals! 2016 single work picture book -
Book Reviews: Childrens Books with Stephanie Reeder
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 19 August 2016;
— Review of Grandpa's Big Adventure 2016 single work picture book ; Gary 2016 single work children's fiction ; Blue, The Builder's Dog 2016 single work picture book ; Oh, Albert! 2016 single work picture book 'The best picture books for children not only entertain and educate, they also have an element of delight -that indefinable something that leads to the all-too-familiar cry, "Read it again!" ...'
Awards
- 2017 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Five to 8 Years
- 2017 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Book
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