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The greatest pleasures are the most unexpectedly simple

David Wansbrough, writer, philosopher and poet finds, “The greatest pleasures are the most unexpectedly simple” in his review of The Little Green Frog by Jack and Harry Beaumont. Available now from www.greenolivepress.com

 I can still remember the radiant joy felt when reading Alain-Fournier’s Le Grand Meaulnes. It was about discovering something wonderful that was then lost, and for ever after searched for. When I recently read it again; I was disappointed. I couldn’t find something I’d treasured.

But last week I picked up a picture book belonging to my granddaughter, Ivara. I felt I already knew it. A pleasurable feeling suddenly suffused. It was as if I had found something that I didn’t know was lost, perhaps because it taps into a platonic archetype. The Little Green Frog is a children’s book, but, hey, Lev Tolstoy’s wife copied out 10,000 pages of War and Peace by hand around the phrase “the greatest truths are the most simple”.

 We all know Basho’s poem about the frog who went Spash-O. It is profound but it is about detached phenomenon. This picture book is written with an insider’s knowledge.

The author, young Jack Beaumont is a boy, and his brother Harry illustrated it. It is a counting book that starts with: “On Monday the little green frog jumped onto a lily pad.” It progresses with wonderfully reassuring repetition to, “On Saturday the little green frog jumped onto six lily pads.” (I won’t tell you what happened before the final, “and started again. He knew he would make it one day.”) The whole book gives joy … The greatest pleasures are the most unexpectedly simple.

 

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Tuesday September 19th

Nettie Lodge, writer and illustrator of ‘Tell Tails’, will be joining us in store on Saturday the 23rd of September from 9:45-11:30am! Her wonderful book features an A-Z poetry and illustration collection, with each animal having its own story about its character, its origin, and its place in nature. An inspiring look at the rare, the endangered, the vulnerable, the mighty and the most loved animals in the world.Books will be available in store, join us to meet the author and get your copy signed!#bookevent #bookcommunity See MoreSee Less
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Thursday June 23rd

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Friday April 15th

SHORT STORY MASTERCLASSJoin Alice Robinson (Anchor Point, The Glad Shout) for an online interactive workshop to help you hone your short story writing technique. Work your way through embedded exercises as Alice shares with you her tips and methods for creating compelling short stories.Brought to you by the Society of Women Writers Victoria.Cost: $15TICKETS AVAILABLE through www.trybooking.com/BYXMA See MoreSee Less
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