Book Reviews
The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley
Reviewed by Katie Stanley
This book won the Children's Book Council of Australia
Picture Book of the Year this year.
The story centres around Riley, a rat, who does indeed
lead an incredibly happy life, albeit a short one. There are
powerful lessons here on living the simple life, as Riley is
compared and contrasted with 'people'.
Amy Lissiat's (though she does not exist!) illustrations
are fantastic - a striking mix of photography and
drawing.
All in all, I found this book an excellent read. It
appeals to young and old, and its message is also accessible
to all.
'And the answer is very simple, really - you just have to
be happy with a lot less.
Building the Mission-shaped church
Are we blockers or initiators? Are we pessimists or
hopeful about mission in Australia?
This resource book for churches, home groups and diocesan
staff is like an ideas factory with strategies for outreach
in contemporary Australia. Included is the story of a church
replant in Somerset.
Little Fish Books
Scripture Union has an excellent collection of
publications for children and the Little Fish Books
by Gordon Stowell are long-time favourites. Brightly
coloured and in a small format, they retell the stories of
many Bible characters from both the Old and new Testaments.
Contact Scripture
Union for more information.
True Green
Global warming, greenhouse gases, climate change ...often
the environmental challenge we face can leave us feeling
powerless - but we're not. This book has '100 everyday ways
you can contribute to a healthier planet'. The suggestions
are simple and rewarding and encourage better stewardship of
our world.
True Green by Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin. ABC Books, 127
pp, RRP$19.95
Do visit your Christian bookshop for some great holiday
reading and remember that the Anglican Bookroom in Battery
Pt has a good selection of books and cards and small gifts.
All profits from the bookroom go to ABM and CMS.
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