A story

This is a book which we were given -published by Penguin/Random House. By David Hill and illustrated by Phoebe Morrisl. This one is called “First to the Top”.
It is a beautifully illustrated book with a great and true story! The next book is being published soon - about Burt Munro! (FIL)

I thought it tops in quality and maybe for ages 6 - 10! I think I’m only 10 years old!

Three good things;
1. Did an upgrade on my personal photo which is over 2 years old.
2. Learnt a bit more about portrait photography - don’t do it in poor light!
3. Poor light masks the wrinkles!

[Bep]

Looks like a nice and interesting book. You look great on the new photo!

[Ann Williams]

It's beautifully illustrated Maggiemae. Children will love it and finding out about this adventurer.

[maree_sanderson]

have to find this one for my grandson...loves his books...thanks for sharing...

[KWind]

Very colourful illustrations! Looks like a fabulous book.

[Julie F]

Little ones will certainly be inspired by young Ed's courage and determination. Nice shot of the book. Great new real-life portrait of you Maggiemae.

[gloria jones]

Great shot of this well-illustrated page...I like the print too. On your #3, I think you're right :).

[katy]

Beautiful colors and illustrations in the book! Looking forward to seeing the one about Burt Munro

Fabulous new profile shot!

[Maggiemae]

@grammyn I took it a dark hallway, Katy - without a flash!

[Paula W]

What lovely colourful illustrations.

[Daisy Miller]

Nice shot of this book. Nice self portrait too.

[Graham Thresher]

Fabulous illustration.

[Irene]

Fantastic book and shot. I think I'll always take self ies in poor light!

[julia]

What a beautiful looking book.. look forward to seeing the one about Bert.. I hope they have the bit about the lemon tree.. @dide would like to see this .. she has a real soft spot for kids books..

[Pam Knowler]

The book looks beautiful!! How exciting they are doing one about Bert!!

[katy]

@maggiemae then you are the master photographer!

[ShirleyB]

Looks to be beautifully illustrated book with lovely vibrant pictures. Educational also.

[Richard Sayer]

I like your new avatar... you look defiant and a little feisty - that gels nicely for me!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Looking forward to seeing the one on Burt (will have to buy that for all the grandsons!). And the new photo looks good too. Not brave enough to redo mine yet. Maybe in three years.

[Karen Mitchell]

lovely book great colours!

[Gena Pegg]

A beautiful and color capture. I love children's books. What will the story be about? Oh let me guess...a motor cycle adventure??? How awesome!

[Sandy]

It looks like an interesting book. I till love reading children's books.

[Sandy]

P.S. I really like your personal photo. Is it a selfie?

[Maggiemae]

@skstein Yes Sandy its a Selfie from a tripod and setting up natural light as opposed to artificial light. I love reading children's books and particularly love ready them to children!

[Yao RL]

Young at heart! It is truly a New Zealand story.

[Dinah Pinkston]

This is such a beautifully illustrated book ...It looks like it would be fun for all ages to read.

[Maggiemae]

@dsp2 I think you would have to be at least 6 to read this, don't you?

[Caroline]

Neat book - there are some children's books I love, I understand! Love your new photo, very nicely shot and processed.

[John]

Looks like it's beautifully illustrated!

[bruni]

Great shot of the book. nicely illustrated too. I'm a kid at heart. we're watching old Walt Disney's movies here in Florida. every night one.
no Mexico for us this year!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Interesting book, I'm only 10+, perhaps a big +.

[Gillian]

Looks like a lovely book. I'm 10 as well.

[Maggiemae]

@bruni Just found out where Celebration is, Bruni!

[Maggiemae]

@kwiksilver @ladymagpie I think 10 was a good age, Gillian and Heather! Full of life, ride a bike, no worries!

[Al Bailey]

Great looking book! :)

[Stephanie Swift]

Looks and sounds like a great book. I remember my dad speaking admiringly about Sir Edmund.

[Nina Ganci]

wonderful book and capture

[Barb Newcomb]

It does look a great book. All kids should enjoy it, big or small!! :-)