Monthly Archives: May 2010
Yumi
This fantastically cute picture book is all about Yumi, a Japanese kokeshi. She is a little wooden doll with pretty clothes and as she shows us the world of kokeshis, she asks us to help her find everything she needs … Continue reading
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Love that lasts more than a lifetime.
My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares. Ann Brashares is a name associated mostly with a series of books for teenage girls about a pair of very special pants. But that idea should be left behind immediately as her new … Continue reading
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Mr Rosenblum’s List by Natasha Solomons
I’ve talked about this book before, but on Tuesday evening, I was lucky enough to have dinner with the author, Natasha Solomons and her husband David, along with some other Melbourne booksellers. Natasha is delightful, and it was interesting to … Continue reading
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At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is a writer who asks questions, and then looks for the answers, to the benefit of his readers. This new book AT Home, is about the ‘stuff’ most of us have in our houses. Things you never think … Continue reading
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Spirit Bound
The fifth book is Richelle Mead’s highly entertaining Vampire Academy series has finally arrived! In Spirit Bound (PB $19.95), Rose has returned to St. Vladimir’s after a long and heartbreaking journey to Siberia, the birthplace of the man she loves, … Continue reading
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Esty’s Gold
Esty is clever and fiesty. She needs to be – living in Ireland in the 1840′s isn’t easy. But Esty has it better than most, being a middleman’s daughter protects Etsy and her family from most of the hardship. But … Continue reading
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Delicious Deals
For a limited time only, when you buy one from a selection of children’s picture books at Fairfield Books, you will receive a second book free! A deal this great can’t last so get in quick. Titles in the promotion … Continue reading
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Striker Boy
Nat Dixon is thirteen years old. Above all else, Nat loves soccer and is completely devoted to the failing Hatton Rangers. Ever since his mother died, Nat and his father have traveled the world, calling everywhere from England to Brazil … Continue reading
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From the author of Life on the Refrigerator Door…
The Worst Thing She Ever Did by Alice Kuipers A story about accepting the past and moving on, no matter how horrible the past must be. Adolescence isn’t a cake walk at the best of times, and this sixteen year … Continue reading
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Totally tops TableTop Origami
These cute origami box kits make the perfect gift. Enclosed are instructions for 20 quick and simple origami designs and 80 sheets of origami paper. Handy for idle moments, make anyone happy with this pretty way to while the time … Continue reading
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