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March 2024 Reading Round Up

Ashleigh

In March, I read 25 books, some quite ahead of time for review in my attempt to stay on track of things. I completed the first part of the Dymocks Reading Challenge and made good progress on my other reading challenges. One book had a male and a female author, so it was able to… Continue reading March 2024 Reading Round Up

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Little Matilda and the Lost Bunny by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde

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Title: Little Matilda and the Lost Bunny Author: Caz Goodwin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Published: 1st February 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Little Matilda has one toy that she loves more than anything—her bunny. She takes it everywhere, even on a nature walk with her friend, Jack. When they get home,… Continue reading Little Matilda and the Lost Bunny by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde

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The Books I read that were Written by Women

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In 2023, I read 173 books written by women across a range of genres and audiences and age groups, and many of these were review books or books that I reviewed throughout the year. I made the effort to be as diverse as possible – whether this was the story, the author, or the characters… Continue reading The Books I read that were Written by Women

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Two more book bingo rows completed.

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Since last posting about my book bingo, I have completed two more down rows, and as a result, have almost filled the whole card, with two prompts left to check off, and I think I know which books I am going to read for those, but I just need to get them and read them.… Continue reading Two more book bingo rows completed.

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Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde

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Title: Little Matilda Goes to Hospital Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde Genre: Fiction Publisher: Martin Cavendish Published: 31st October 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: Little Matilda is not feeling well. But she is worried about going to hospital for the first time. Will she be able to overcome her fears… Continue reading Little Matilda Goes to Hospital by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Shaney Hyde

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Grace and Mr Mulligan by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger

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Title: Grace and Mr Mulligan Author: Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger Genre: Fiction Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Children Published: 1st January 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $15.99 Synopsis: A sensitive and endearing story about a little girl who helps her best friend overcome his sadness after losing his beloved pet. Grace lives next door… Continue reading Grace and Mr Mulligan by Caz Goodwin, illustrated by Pip Kruger

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Little Matilda by Caz Goodwin

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Title: Little Matilda Author: Caz Goodwin Genre: Fiction Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Published: 2nd March 2022 Format: Hardcover Pages: 32 Price: $14.99 Synopsis: Little Matilda is a curious but lonely kitten eager to make a friend. She approaches potential playmates, but none of them want to play with her. Will Matilda find a friend who is… Continue reading Little Matilda by Caz Goodwin