Children's Book Review Index


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The Childrens Book Review Index contains review citations to give your students and researchers access to reviewers comments and opinions on thousands of books, periodicals, books on tape and electronic media intended and/ or recommended for children through age 10. The volume makes it easy to find a review by authors name, book title or illustrator and fully indexes more than 600 periodicals.




Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear


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Dougal was a sad little bear. He was sad because nobody loved him anymore ...But there's a whole world of adventure and happiness out there for a bear like Dougal. Join him as he discovers new places and friends ... and maybe even somewhere to call home.




Dougal and Bumble and the Long Walk Home


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Dougal and Bumble and all their friends live in a little house by the beach. They love to play in the sand and watch the big planes flying overhead. Life is pretty good. And when they're invited to the Teddy Bears' Picnic, it gets even better. They even meet a new friend - Trevor the Pig. But then the bus leaves without them and they're stranded. It's a big wild world out there, and they're a long way from home. Can three little toys make it back all on their own? It won't be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is . . . This mostly true and funny little sequel is a furry tale about friendship, perseverance and karaoke. Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear is a 'story with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.' Herald Sun




Nya's Long Walk


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When her little sister, Akeer, becomes sick when they are returning home from the water hole, Nya must carry her and the water back to their village, one step at a time.




A Year in the Life of Grange


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A landmark in Australian wine publishing. Superbly crafted and uncompromisingly presented, this limited-edition collectors' item of original photographs and words lives the story of one of the world's most celebrated wines.




The House of the Four Winds


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A sequel to 'Huntingtower' and 'Castle Gay', 'The House of the Four Winds' is set in Central Europe in the 1930's. Scottish grocer Dickson McCunn features in his most exciting role. Gorbals Die-hards, Jaikie and his pals, are now dabbling in politics. On his trek across Europe, Jaikie is warned to avoid Evallonia. It is in danger of being overthrown by the cruel Mastrovin. However Jaikie cannot resist taking a look and ends up being kidnapped twice. Moreover, he is not the only one needing to be rescued, and Evallonia's fate hangs in the balance until Dickson McCunn appears on the scene.




A Day at the Races


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The Flea envied Doom. Not for what he had or what he was. Just his vision. He knew what he wanted to do and he was on his way. Perhaps it was more admiration than envy.Doom, Tragic, Scoop and The Flea treat their whole lives like a day at the races - only in it for the ride. When it really matters, they just can't help mucking up the opportunities life gives them.But Doom wants to break the mould and escape his small-town existence, where chasing girls, getting drunk and picking fights is the best a Saturday night has to offer. He's got visions of greatness, and it's time to take a chance.




Coles Funny Picture Book Del


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Varied snippets of information, from babies' names to types of aeroplanes, stories, poems, drawings, lists, riddles and morality tales. Didactic literature of the late 19th century.




Figments of Reality


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Is the universe around us a figment of our imagination? Or are our minds figments of reality? In this refreshing new look at the evolution of mind and culture, bestselling authors Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen eloquently argue that our minds necessarily evolved inextricably within the context of culture and language. They go beyond conventional reductionist ideas to look at how the mind is the response of an evolving brain trying to grapple with a complex environment. Along the way they develop new and intriguing insights into the nature of evolution, science and humanity.




The Shakespearean Myth


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