Dimity Powell (text), and Andrew Plant (illustrator), Pippa and the Troublesome Twins (Pippa #2), Ford St Publishing, June 2023, 32 pp., RRP $17.95 (pbk), ISBN 9781922696298
Pippa and the Troublesome Twins is the beautiful follow-up to Pippa, written by Dimity Powell following Pippa’s next adventure — the hatching of two new twin baby brothers. Pippa the pigeon feels a bit left out because her parents have their wings full, looking after the new babies who create an endless ruckus.
Key themes of this story centre on family and the upheaval siblings feel when new babies arrive. Andrew Plant’s illustrations portray the seemingly endless spectrum of pigeon personality — from peacefully gazing over sunsets to brave flappy madness. A highly recommended heart-warming portrayal of Pippa and her brothers Pepi and Penn because it is a joy to read aloud, and each page presents plenty of interest and action for readers of all ages.
The publisher has made Pippa and the Troublesome Twins Teacher’s Notes available with background about writing and illustrating the book, links to worksheets and multiple Australian curriculum-linked activity opportunities.
Reviewed by Angela Brown
