This is a collection of my writing and correspondence with a few bits of poetry and random thoughts mixed in. I started this blog after learning that some of my letters had an uplifting quality.
In the pages of this blog you will find my real life trials and tribulations, the nature of what I think is truth, and the dust and grit of my real life.
'The Longest Night' By Marion Dane Bauer is a book about animals in what looks like the Alaska wilderness talking about who
can bring back the sun. Animals like the crow, moose, and fox are found to have no ability to bring the sun back, but that small little bird has that kind of power. This is a good book about how the little things matter, but it's not a good bedtime story for your child. This is a story about morning and all the blue in the book, yes I mean the use of the color blue, will wake your child up and get them ready to play. Who should read this book? Anyone. Books read: 63 of 5000
'Turramulli the Giant Quinkiny' by Percy Trezise and Dick Roughsey is a book involving the lore around the Turramulli spirit
of Australian aboriginal beliefs. Turramulli is a creature not unlike a Bigfoot but bigger and more 'I'm going to eat you'. In addition, this creature is the largest example of its kind. Now, this story is on the bloody side for children and it shows aborigines in their native garb. You see a number of dark backsides in this book. As a parent you need to think hard about what is right for your child and given that this book is for very young children it is questionable. As I pointed out with the last book by these authors: what would happen if your six year old drew something out of this book in class?
Who should read this book? The open minded. Books read: 62 of 5000
'A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What is a Noun?' by Brian P. Cleary is another learning book by Cleary. I will say that I liked this
book better than 'Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know' having better art work that I think children will find more fun. Like the last book it can be improved by the addition of what a noun is not and more words devoted to the learning aspect of the book. This, however, does not change the fact that this book will enrich children. Who should read this book? Everyone Books read: 61 of 5000
'Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym?' by Brian P Cleary is a book designed to teach you children what a synonym
is and telling you a fun story as you go. Well, learning takes a back seat to fun in this book and that's not a bad thing but the story is just a poem told in rime. The artwork is fun but the learning is a the slim side. I will say that like anything this book could be improved, but it would be a good thing to have your children read. Who should read this book? Everyone Books read: 60 of 5000
'Where the Wiled Things are The Movie Storybook' is what it sounds like. It's a companion to the movie 'Where the Wiled
Things are' using still from the film to tell the story. This book is in no way better than the original by Maurice Sandak. Note that the original was controversial for it's dark imagery and questionable morality this book does nothing to counter that fact. Further, it references characters that I can only believe I would recognize if I had seen the film which I have not. That makes this book only something fans of the film can truly enjoy. Who should read this book? Fans of the Movie. Books read: 59 of 5000
'Gidja the Moon' By Percy Trezise and Dick Roughsey is a story of the creation of the moon from an Aboriginal tribe in Australia. In this case the moon started as a rather ill formed human who was
made fun of but had strong magic. Now I will have to point out the the people in this book are depicted an a slightly abstract but natural way. That is to say you've got bums and knockers in this book, and it's up to the parent to decide if that's right for their child. I mean, can you imagine if a six year old drew something from this book in their class? The parents would get phone calls I'm sure. Who should read this book? The open minded. Books read: 58 of 5000
