Springtime Books author, Judyth Gregory-Smith talks to the Expat Bookshop about her wonderful children’s book, Bernard the Wombat of Ugly Gully. Q: Tell us about your book, what is it about? Could you describe it in just a few sentences? A: Bernard the Wombat of Ugly Gully is a true story. Well almost. Bernard is… Read More Q&A with Judyth Gregory-Smith, author of Bernard the Wombat
A story to help your child fall asleep quickly and gently Author and mother, Olivia Allinne-Ward, has written Benjamin’s Bedtime Journey to help children and adults relax before going to sleep. This is why each chapter ends with the words: ‘When you feel ready to move on, we continue our journey at the rhythm of… Read More Benjamin’s Bedtime Story
In this fantastical yet believable tale, skilled storyteller Judyth Gregory-Smith shows us that things are not always as they seem and can have surprisingly happy endings. Bernard is the only upwardly mobile wombat in Australia. He has a well-equipped caravan to sleep in and a deck on which he can sip Wombat Ginger Beer while reading The Wombat’s… Read More Bernard the Wombat of Ugly Gully
“Inspired by her own situation, Simone Costa-Eriksson found the perfect solution in the form of a children’s book, “The Mission of Detective Mike: Moving Abroad”, co-written with award-winning author Ana Serra. It tells of eight-year old Mike’s determined search for information about his upcoming departure to an unfamiliar land. Mike and his best friend Ikem… Read More The Mission of Detective Mike – perfect for children on the move