.:. a promise
He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places
Psalm 18:33
.:. childhood favourites
Growing up in Australia was wonderful. I especially loved the Australiana children's stories, many of which are now perennial favourites. They include:
This is still under construction... enjoy what's here!
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"Bib and Bub" by May Gibbs.
These came out as a comic strip which I avidly read. The book is available.
Find out more about May Gibbs at the Nutcote website |
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"The Complete Adventures of Blinky Bill" by Dorothy Wall. Blinky Bill is a mischievous little koala who gets into all sorts of scrapes and adventures. |
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The DVD of the TV series is available at Amazon but lacks the last 2 episodes. The full set is available from The ABC Shop (Australia). |
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One of my aunts gave me some other wonderful children's books which are still treasured (and safely in storage).
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It was sometime during 5th grade that something switched on in my head and I discovered the joys of reading. From then on I began to devour books, sometimes one a night... needless to say schoolwork often suffered. My love of reading continued all through high school and on into my adult life. Here are some of my school day loves:
![]() During late primary school (grades 5 & 6) I discovered the "Dimsie |
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![]() My love of flying took me to books about the famous pilots of World War II, including "Reach for the Sky", the story of Douglas Bader, the legless flying ace. I was so impressed with his story, I even had a goldfish name "Douglas Bader"! |
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I also have the videos and enjoy watching them. However, I must say that I do not like the video entitled, "Anne of Green Gables, the Continuing Story." The story was so drastically changed it really spoiled things and I am glad I didn't buy it. Some day I would like to get a DVD set of the books. |
Narnia
Chronicles
(Interested in buying? The images at left is a link for the book sets. Image at right is link to DVD set.) |
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More recently I've enjoyed the the movie starring Winona Ryder. |
There are many more books and authors that will be added as time permits. |
Some more fun books for children that I've come across
Diary of a Wombat |
Jackie French has written another wombat book... this one about a young wombat who gets into all sorts of mischief |