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Authors A to E
India the showstopper
By Kerry Argent
India the elephant is the star of the circus with her super-dooper mouth organ act. That is, until the Ring Master hires Oswaldo. Oswaldo is a tough trainer and at first, he does not get along with India. However eventually, he comes up with a way to make India’s act even greater than before. This is a great picture book and introduces ideas relating to change and friendship to children.
Recommended for ages 4 to 7.
Reviewed by Gwen.
If elephants wore trousers ...
By Henriette Barkow
If elephants wore trousers what colours and shapes do you think they would be? One little boy wonders as he goes to sleep. A gentle rhyme through the story and wonderful pictures makes this a great book to share with the whole family.
Recommended for ages 2+.
Reviewed by Erika.
By Jingo! An alphabet of animals
By Janeen Brian and Dee Huxley
There is an alphabet of animals all around us, and this fantastic book from our Australian neighbours has wonderful illustrations and rhyme to share with the whole family. Whether your children love furry animals, or animals with scales, this book has them all. Share this book with your child, or even better – ask your child to share the story with you.
Recommended for ages 3+.
Reviewed by Erika.
Nobody laughs at a lion!
By Paul Bright; illustrated by Matt Buckingham
Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle – but have you ever wondered why? One lion is determined to prove that he is the king of the jungle because he is the best at just about everything. But lion is not as good at things as he thinks he is, and all the other animals start to prove that they are better at things that he is, and worst of all they are laughing and smiling at him. Can lion figure out what he is best at and stop the other animals laughing?
Recommended for ages 4+.
Reviewed by Erika.
Tiger
By Nick Butterworth
Tiger may only be a small kitten, but in his own mind he is a great big tiger! All the things that a tiger does, Tiger can do too. He can stalk as quietly as a mouse, and he can jump and leap like a full grown tiger. But at night time just like any other tiger he finds a nice bed to sleep in. A wonderful book for the whole family to share.
Reciommended for ages 2+.
Reviewed by Erika.
Storm cats
By Malachy Doyle; illustrated by Stuart Trotter
A boy and girl live in their own house on opposite sides of the street – and they have never met. They both have cats that have also never met, until the night of the terrible storm. The next morning they are both missing and their young owners must try and find them. A delightful story from the author of Sleepy Pendoddle.
Recommended for ages 3+.
Reviewed by Erika.
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Authors K to O
Library lion
By Michelle Knudsen; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
One day a lion appears in the library and no one knows what to do! There are no rules about lions in the library, and unless he breaks one of the rules then there is nothing that can be done. Everyday they lion helps out at the library, but then one day he has to make a terrible choice – what will he do? A wonderful sophisticated picture book for the whole family to enjoy.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Reviewed by Erika.
Trouble at the dinosaur cafe
By Brian Moses and Garry Parsons
Everyone is having fun at the dinosaur café until Tyrannosaurus stomps in wanting to put all the other dinosaurs on the menu! Will the other dinosaurs be able to stop him in time? A fun picture book that is perfect for reading out loud to younger dinosaur lovers.
Recommended for ages 3+.
Reviewed by Erika.
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Authors U to Z
George and the dragon
By Chris Wormell
There is a large and dangerous dragon who lives in a cave in the mountains. This mighty dragon can burn down a whole forest with one breath, or smash a castle wall with one blow – which is very handy when he goes looking for a princess. But the dragon does not know that George has moved in next door to his cave – and George may be just the thing to rescue a kidnapped princess. A wonderfully illustrated book which has an amusing little twist.
Recommended for ages 3+.
Reviewed by Erika.
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