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The Mickey Mouse social media accounts shared this new illustration which acknowledges "Goof Troop" characters and "DuckTales" like Launchpad McQuack, Pistol Pete and Peg Pete.

This artwork is to celebrate the upcoming 35th Anniversary of The Disney Afternoon in September

🎨Daniel Gray-Barnett

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Monsters, Inc. 20th anniversary by Daniel Gray-Barnett

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KIDS DAY REVIEW BY LAUREL! - Albert's Very Unordinary Birthday

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Albert's Very Unordinary Birthday

By Daniel Gray-Barnett

Publisher: Kids Can Press Publication Date: September 4, 2018 Genre: Children's Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations Age Range/Grade Level: 4-7 years/Preschool - Second Grade

Synopsis:

On an ordinary day, in an even more ordinary town, it was Albert's birthday. Just like every other year, Albert asked for something special --- a robot piñata? balloon poodles? chocolate-cherry-ripple cake? And just like every other year, his parents suggested less exciting options, like birthday socks or birthday toast. But this year, after Albert closed his eyes and made a wish on the imaginary candle atop an imaginary piece of cake, Grandma Z knocked on his door. “Happy birthday, Albert,” she said. “Chocolate-cherry-ripple is a marvelous choice. Shall we go?” And Albert's birthday --- and his life --- was about to become anything but ordinary!

Daniel Gray-Barnett's debut picture book is a fun and fresh intergenerational romp, filled with wonder, imagination and a magical spirit. The quirky retro-style illustrations are full of energy and contain loads of delightfully odd details that add humor and playfulness to the story. With a modern-day grandma who is exciting and full of life --- her grandson's kindred spirit --- this book offers a new twist on celebrating the special role a grandparent can play within a family. A perfect read-aloud, the story of Albert's adventures with the irresistible Grandma Z is sure to captivate all children and make any day extraordinary!

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Author Bio:

Daniel Gray-Barnett is an Australian illustrator and author. He lives in the Huon Valley in Tasmania.

Self-taught, he studied Medical Science at the University of Sydney before swapping his microscope for pencils when he realised illustration had a much lower patient mortality rate.

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Guest Reviewer Bio:

Laurel

Hello everyone! I am Laurel. My family consists of my husband, Vinny, our 5 year old son, J, and our 3 year old daughter, A. We recently adopted a white labradoodle puppy, Truman.

Weekdays you will find me at my sweet little elementary school where I am the librarian and computer teacher. Reading has always been my favorite hobby. I love to get away to places and times I have never experienced.

Even before we had children I loved children’s books. I was a classroom teacher for 5 years before switching to library media. I love when I can use a book to connect to a lesson or a situation in life. When Dani asked if I would be interested in reviewing some children’s books I jumped at the opportunity! 

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Laurel's Review:

Albert’s Very Unordinary Birthday is a sweet tale about a young boy who has never had a real birthday celebration. That made me feel quite sad. I immediately noted that there was a lot of use of the color blue which I usually associate with sadness. I found it interesting though that J also noticed that there was a lot of blue and orange and he really liked that. Blue is his favorite color. Albert pretends he has a piece of cake and makes a birthday wish. Magically, his grandmother, whom he has never met before, arrives to take him out for his birthday. They embark on a very unrealistic and fantastical unordinary day. J’s favorite part was when they discovered a new beetle. He had lots of questions about the new beetle and noticed immediately when it was illustrated at the end of the story. We both enjoyed the illustrations. I felt like they did a great job providing a visual for the text. 

Overall, I would be happy to share this book with my elementary aged students. I feel there are plenty of talking points and lessons to reference. I also feel that children would be eager to choose this book based on the cover illustrations and title. 

Laurel's Score out of 5: 📚📚📚📚

 From one bookaholic to another, we hope we’ve helped you find your next fix. —Dani & Laurel

Have a book you’d like to suggest or one you’d like me to review? Please feel free to leave your comments down below.

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With only 1 week until Grandma Z is here, I've got some events coming up for anyone keen to come to a reading or launch event: Saturday 3rd March @ 10.30am to 11.00am - The Younger Sun Bookshop (Yarraville, VIC). Storytime. Free, please RSVP HERE to attend this event. Saturday 3rd March @ 2.00pm to 2.30pm - Readings Kids (Carlton, VIC) Storytime. Free (no need to RSVP). Sunday 4th March @ 2.00pm to 3.00pm - The Little Bookroom (Carlton North, VIC). Official Book Launch. Free, please RSVP HERE to attend this event. There will possibly be speeches and cake and maybe fizzy drink. For those in Sydney, there will be a Sydney launch on Thurs 29th March. Details to follow. Thank you everyone for getting behind this book - would love to see you and thank you personally at an event. x D

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Quite a few people have been asking about where to get my book so here's the deal: The book is out in Australia on 26th Feb (5th July for those in the UK), which you can pre-order now. Most good bookshops will have it in stock, whether it be an independent bookshop or Kinokuniya, Dymocks, Angus & Robertson, etc. Please support your local bookshop if you have one ☺️ If you want to get it online, my recommendation is Booktopia, as they're an Australian online retailer and they also donate to local literacy programs and charities. They do a flat shipping fee and currently my book is on sale, which you can grab HERE. For international folk, your best bet is Book Depository at the moment. For those keen on getting a signed copy, at this stage your options are to either order it from my publisher, as I'm currently in Melbourne and will very likely be signing copies for them first, OR grab yourself a copy from wherever and come to a book reading or launch event, where I will be happy to sign your copy for you 😊 Publisher copies available HERE. Melbourne launch events are happening 3-4th March and Sydney events will be 29th March and early May. I'll be signing more stock for various bookshops soon and can confirm who has signed copies once I know more. Thank you again to everyone for supporting and loving my book. Less than 2 weeks until she's here 💙

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Some of you might now know, but here in Australia, the past 6-12 months has been CONSUMED by the same-sex marriage debate and ensuing postal survey. It's been real tough. But we got there. YES! Our country has changed its legislation to allow same-sex marriage and my hubby and I were amongst the first same-sex couples to lodge our notice of intent to marry in Australia. I didn't think I'd ever get to do this at this point in my life, but it's here and it's wonderful. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support. You can check out the news HERE.