''Belinda'' is a 1992 children's picture book written and illustrated by

Pamela Allen Pamela Kay Allen (née Griffiths; born 3 April 1934) is a New Zealand children's writer and illustrator. She has published over 50 picture books since 1980. Sales of her books have exceeded five million copies. Early life and family Born in ...

Plot summary

The book tells the story of a cow that is particular about who milks her and the lengths a man takes to do so.

Reception

''Belinda'' has been generally well received.

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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." and

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wrote "Milk, mayhem and more add up to gallons of fun." It has also been reviewed by the ''

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'' ''Belinda'' has been studied in schools, was shortlisted for the 1992 Russell Clark Award, is a 1993 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Honour book, and is in the

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(KOALA) Hall of Fame, having been shortlisted for a KOALA 5 times in 10 years. In 2001 it was amongst the top 100 Australian Children's books held in Australian educational libraries.

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Library holdings of ''Belinda''
{{DEFAULTSORT:Belinda 1992 children's books Australian picture books Fictional cattle Children's books about cattle Australian children's books