 First edition | |
| Author | Pamela Allen |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Pamela Allen |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Published | 1992 |
| Publisher | Viking Press Australia |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | unpaginated (28) |
| Awards | Russell Clark Award (shortlist), CBCA Picture Book of the Year (Honour), KOALA Hall of Fame |
| ISBN | 978-0140544930 |
Belinda is a 1992 children's picture book written and illustrated by Pamela Allen. [1]
The book tells the story of a cow that is particular about who milks her and the lengths a man takes to do so.
Belinda has been generally well received. Kirkus Reviews wrote "Allen's lively story is as succinct and neatly honed as a folktale, while her deftly designed illustrations .. are splendidly witty." and concluded "A delightful offering from this much-honored New Zealander/Australian; perfect to share with a group." [2] and Publishers Weekly wrote "Milk, mayhem and more add up to gallons of fun." [3] It has also been reviewed by the School Library Journal [4] and Horn Book Magazine [5]
Belinda has been studied in schools, [6] [7] [8] was shortlisted for the 1992 Russell Clark Award, [9] is a 1993 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Honour book, [10] and is in the Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA) Hall of Fame, having been shortlisted for a KOALA 5 times in 10 years. [11]
In 2001 it was amongst the top 100 Australian Children's books held in Australian educational libraries. [12]
