HP RRP $24.95
ISBN 978-1-921504-42-6
Reviewed by Vicki Thornton
A great new title in time for Easter, this is the third book in the very popular The Smallest Bilby series. (The Smallest Bilby and the Midnight Star and The Smallest Bilby and the Easter Games.)
Once again Billy Bilby and the little bilbies face adventure. It is the night before Easter and they are out hiding eggs. They place them high and low, here and there, up and down, in and out. But what happens when one of the bilbies falls over the edge? Will there be an Easter?
Nette Hilton has given us another charming story featuring Billy Bilby and the little bilbies. Her love of language is obvious...
‘One by one, two by two, three by three,
down the path, past the billabong trees,
around the bend, and out into the night.’
This story, while not only taking us on an exciting adventure with the bilbies, shows us what working together can accomplish.
Once again Bruce Whatley’s illustrations come to the fore. Using subtle washes of pen and ink on watercolour paper (especially created for this series) the illustrations are delicate and gentle, warm and inviting.
If you loved Billy Bilby in his previous adventures, from the tips of his ears to the tips of his toes, you’ll love this third instalment. This picture book is suitable for ages 5 and up.
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