An alternative alphabet

The ACB with Honora Lee by Kate de Goldi is another charming family story for well-read children and adults. Kate de Goldi understands people; 9 year old Perry and her grandmother Honora are special individuals and when they get together they are amusing and charming. In making her own alphabet book Perry chooses "jolly old" for J - an apt play on words. Kate de Goldi has a way with words; the conversations between Perry and her grandmother and between Perry and her parents give insights into their thoughts, feelings and hopes. The perceptive drawings by Greg O'Brien also add humour to the story. Indeed, it is a beautifully packaged little book and worth reading slowly to enjoy all the nuances.

Praised as heart-warming and endearing, this book shows how we can all get along together with kindness, patience and acceptance.

See this interesting article for Kate's experience of trying to understand and accept dementia.