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'Oh Albert, how could you? was inspired by a newspaper article of the same name about a boxer with a penchant for destroying his owner's home and belongings (resulting in bills of over $40,000!).
'Following a week in the life of a busy family, the story as much a celebration of contemporary Australian domestic life as it is the story of a greedy but loveable family pet. Many children will recognise the rhythms of their own families in the busy chaos of this household's routine, where the days of the week correspond to extracurricular activities.
'At its heart, this is the story of the strong bond of love that children share with animals, and the unifying role that pets play in family life.' (Publication summary)
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Book Reviews: Childrens Books with Stephanie Reeder
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 19 August 2016;
— Review of Grandpa's Big Adventure 2016 single work picture book ; Gary 2016 single work children's fiction ; Blue, The Builder's Dog 2016 single work picture book ; Oh, Albert! 2016 single work picture book 'The best picture books for children not only entertain and educate, they also have an element of delight -that indefinable something that leads to the all-too-familiar cry, "Read it again!" ...'
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Book Reviews: Childrens Books with Stephanie Reeder
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 19 August 2016;
— Review of Grandpa's Big Adventure 2016 single work picture book ; Gary 2016 single work children's fiction ; Blue, The Builder's Dog 2016 single work picture book ; Oh, Albert! 2016 single work picture book 'The best picture books for children not only entertain and educate, they also have an element of delight -that indefinable something that leads to the all-too-familiar cry, "Read it again!" ...'
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