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A little Bit Written by Christine and Peter Maniaty

10:39 AM, 11/9/2008 .. Posted in Books Illustration .. 0 comments .. Link

A little Bit was reviewed by Jane Watson-Brown in the Aust Booksellers & Publishers Magazine July.

"...it depicts the contradictions within us all, showing us that we’re all ‘a little bit of everything rolled into one.’  Accompanying this interesting message are Claire Richards’ vibrant illustrations. There's humour and a touch of whimsy in the pictures.  There are also plenty of objects in the illustrations to engage young readers in some interactive fun.  I particularly enjoyed recognising the small blurred book (in the illustration of the child sitting on grandma's lap as a copy of A little Bit.  It must be the adult in me that caused me to worry about the egg carnage in teh very funny hen house raid scene accompanying ' I'm a little bit bad.' Children will relate to the main child character because of the verve and joie de vie portrayed..."

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