This tag houses some of my favorite illustrated and picture books written by Australian authors, illustrated by Australian artists or both.
There is no shortage of Nativity picture books illustrated in the religiously traditional manner, portraying this biblical tale in all its ethereal glory. But few dare to show the real […]
“The Nativity”: Julie Vivas gives a down-to-earth account of this biblical tale Read More »
One orange evening, tiger-striped with blackened trees, a pig sat, reminiscing. Glenda Millard Christmas in Australia is smack bang in the middle of summer and often accompanied by natural disasters
“Applesauce and the Christmas Miracle” is a Nativity story with an Aussie flavour Read More »
The Tea and Sugar train only came once a week on a Thursday. But the special Christmas train only came once a year. Today was Sunday. Four more days without
“Tea and Sugar Christmas” Robert Ingpen paints a moving picture of outback Australia Read More »
Christmas is the hottest time of the year in Australia. It’s a time for cold beer, beaches, barbecues and backyard cricket. Unlike the traditional cold and snowy winters we see
“A Bush Christmas” with Dee Huxley’s illustrations is quintessentially Australian Read More »
I grew up in the Soviet Union, so I think I can be forgiven for having only a vague understanding of the celebration of Halloween and its significance. Even when
Robert Ingpen’s “Halloween Circus” is so good, it’s scary! Read More »