Tag: animals

Don’t Call Me Bear!

When I came to Australia way back in 2003, I didn’t know any better… and was put in my place by a 6 year old girl.  “Is that a gum tree?  Would there be koala bears in that tree?” I asked, ever so innocently.  “Uhm, it’s not a koala bear.  It’s just a koala.”  Oh.  […]

Mother Bruce

We were over in Canada during the Christmas season and I picked this book up from my dad, who’s name is Bruce … and who is a Grump! I can’t help but smile every time I even think about this book.  It has all the elements of a great picture book:  simple language, clever story […]

To the theatre!

A visit to our local theatre with a little buddy proved to be a MOST excellent outing!  The BaaBaa Theatre Company performed, with only a few quality actors, a hilarious rendition of Josephine Wants to Dance.  I think I might have enjoyed it more than the kids – it had something for everyone: fabulous costumes, […]