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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1964

Page

2

Encounters With Australian Animals Book Review

Review of Harry France's Encounters With Australian Animals with Claudy Brauen photographs. Describes Franca's care for a pet platypus and Tasmanian devil, his methods, conservation concerns, and challenges photographing wildlife in Australia. Mentions other wildlife and notes occasional editorial misspellings in the publication.

Nucas Mr. Franca Harry France Claudy Harry Brauen Heinemann Price Friulia Franka

Getting to Know Indonesia and Egypt in a new children's series

A NSW education review commends the 28 book Getting to Know series for children aged 8-12. It highlights Indonesia and Egypt volumes with careful illustration by Hare Petie and Ellanor Mill, strong text, useful back matter, maps lacking only for Indonesia, and clear indexes for research. The critique notes the series aims to illuminate how governments shape geography through history and culture.

N.S.W Vintavision van+ rd Paris Petie Egypt Cairo Eure John Wallace Wad Fehat Harn Tetie Akerchey Indonesia Eleanor Mill Studren

Nostalgic Tales of Youth in Nostalgic Times

A reflective review of a pastoral memoir era recalling spring orchard games summer harvests and winter ice making. The piece compares Grace Erdman and Mary Fullerton works noting vivid sensory memory and Australian bush life with country living and community reliance.

Ciglio Entertainment Sexx Parside Act Toul Grace Erdman Mary Fullerton Gippsland

Inaccurate History Book on Cabots for Young Readers

A critical review notes the second in a history series misstates facts about John and Sebastian Cabot. It highlights conflicting author claims, unreliable maps, and dubious birthplaces and longitudes, urging better sourcing for youth historical books.

Aloes Joh Cabot Sebastian Cabot Almon Ahere Simons John Genos Venice

Attractive Books for 12s From The Hobbit to Talesinda

A reader review lists children’s titles appealing to ages 8 to 12, praising world building and language. It highlights Talesinda and related fantasy works by Elizabeth Enright and James Reeves, noting illustrations by Irene Hans and Robin Jacques. Prices and publishers are given, with brief remarks on style and suitability for curious readers.

Tatsinda Freon Haas Caledon

Achilles and the Twins in a World of Animals

A children's illustrated review covers Achilles and the Twins by Bates and Bark, plus other animal stories in The Big Book of Wild Animals. It praises realistic animal behavior depictions, colorful illustrations by Carol Baker, and notes the blend of observation with subtle anthropomorphism, suitable for older children.

Dierald Durrell Anternie Aris W. A. Hudson Tarka Huey Paul Anmater Wolverine Edward Andizzone Effingham Jones Diana Mrs. Lives Diana Old Achilles Hr. Bates Carol Bark Denis Dobe Santa Brice

Books For Young Readers

Reader notes suggest a list of juvenile titles and author names from an advertised catalog. Mentioned works include adventures and history oriented volumes, with reference to pirates, crusades, and exploration. The item lists several potential offerings and calls for orders or recommendations.

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