Magic Australia by Nuri Mass (Living Book Press) Environmental "Becoming Beatrix is a delightful

"Becoming Beatrix is a delightful and inspirational account of the life journey Beatrix Potter took to endear herself in the hearts and imaginations of children

which was first serialized in the children's monthly magazine St

Caren Baruch-Feldman

and having the courage to open up to others

Magic Australia by Nuri Mass (Living Book Press) Environmental "Becoming Beatrix is a delightfulThis book made history in the sphere of children's literature. It is an imaginative presentation of Australian wonders wherein each fancy, however magical, is the "Spirit" of an actual fact. It is when nine year old Del meets golden brown Bushbo that "all the wonderful things begin to happen". The climax is when Australia herself, "Magnicent and ancient one", speaks yearningly to Bushbo her vegetation, and Del her "mortal youth". Adventuring through