My children & I most certainly are.
I AM!
If you are not yet familiar with either, you're in luck.
I am ever so pleased to be the one to introduce you!
Having read most of the books in the Violet Mackerel series,
my boys and I came up with some words
to describe the character of Violet Mackerel:~
Likeable. Adventurous. Positive.
Thoughtful. Brilliant. Giving. Funny.
Friendly. Loving. Happy. Considerate.
Resourceful. Creative. Inspiring. Kind.
The stories themselves are relatable. The way Violet speaks involves us from the first page. The language is very clear, unpretentious and engaging.
The themes and happenings always passionate, interesting and often surprising.
You can see why this Hinterland Mama is extremely happy to read all of Anna's Violet Mackerel books to my gorgeously growing, absorbent and impressionable young children.
And newly released is a fifth book in the series!
"Violet Mackerel's Possible Friend"
Each book has it's own special tale to tell, and can be read independently.
They are available worldwide - from all good bookstores !
Here is a little about Australian author, Anna Branford:~
"Anna Branford is a children's writer and a maker of things. She lives
in a small flat in Melbourne between large piles of wool and felt and
she is the author of the Violet Mackerel series. When she was little her
favourite books were Beverly Cleary's Ramona stories and Philippa Pearce's Tom's Midnight Garden and whenever she gets a cold they quickly become her favourites again."
...and now to the Giveaway!
Anna says:~
"This is a prize that combines two of my absolute favourites - a book and some small things made by hand. If you read the book, Violet Mackerel's Possible Friend,
you will find that it is about a girl called Violet who is a brilliant
maker-of-things. She makes something particularly special for the girl
next door, who she thinks and hopes might be a possible friend."
For your chance to win your very own copy of Anna's brand-new title
in the Violet Mackerel series -
and a very special hand-made gift from Anna herself.
We ask:~
"Have you ever been given a gift that someone made for you by hand? What was special about it?"
Please write your answer in the comments below.
Entries close 8pm Wednesday, 6th March (QLD, AEST).
*DRAW CLOSED*
*THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!*
*I WILL POST THE WINNER SOON*
The Giveaway is open Worldwide.
The THREE eligible winners will be randomly selected and notified soon after.
Please include an email address with your entry ♥
DO go and have a look around Anna Branford's website
- www.annabranford.com -
to enjoy more of this talented lady.
And don't forget to say Hello.
She may very well be a Possible Friend.
Good luck everyone!
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