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Ebony The Cat by Frances Ive

Sep18

Just Purrfect

Ebony The Cat by Frances Ive is a charming tale and just perfect for ages eight and over. This is a cat-lovers delight.

Ebony The Cat is told from the point of view of Ebony. This enables us to see the world as she sees it. We can help our children to understand why cats behave as they do. Often fear is a motivating factor. We hear about her life as a stray cat after her owners dumped her, and her search for a new home.

Life is hard as a stray cat. There are so many dangers to look out for. Life within a house can be confusing too.

Throughout the novel there are fun facts about cats in comparison with humans and dogs. You can be educated as well as entertained.

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Bus Rhymes & Playtime by Sue Wickstead

Sep14

All Aboard

Bus Rhymes And Playtime by Sue Wickstead is another absolutely beautiful offering for the under sevens, from this talented author.

I always know that when I pick up a book by Sue Wickstead, I am going to be enchanted. Each page is packed full of detail, from the rhymes to the illustrations. Each page gives you opportunity for discussion with your children. No quick glances here – delve deeply into the illustrations.

Bus Rhymes And Playtime includes characters from other Sue Wickstead books. If you and your child are familiar with the author’s previous offerings, you will find it a pure delight to meet up with familiar faces.

The rhymes are short and snappy with a bounce-along rhythm. Within no time at all, your child will be able to join in with the words.

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If I Were Invisible by Lily Lawson

Sep12

Easily Relatable

If I Were Invisible by Lily Lawson is a charming book for the under fives.

The whole book is simply constructed in rhyme, making it easy for our children to join in. Each page prompts a discussion with our children – would you like to be invisible? Why? Or why not?

We see the importance of family and friends.

The whole book is simply illustrated by Gustyawan. There is so much detail within each page. It is easy to relate to the main character.

This is a really fun book that would enhance any child’s personal library. I think every early years classroom should have a copy too.

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How To Draw A Giraffe by Alice G May

Aug26

For Children & Adults Alike

How To Draw A Giraffe by Alice G May is a marvellous book for children ad adults alike. If you like drawing, this is for you. If you like giraffes, you will love this book.

This book has a step by step guide showing how to draw a giraffe, starting with just two small dots. Alice G May talks the reader through the stages, showing what to do and giving a close-up. By the end of the book, you will have drawn your own giraffe which you can personalize.

Throughout the book, there are unique pictures of giraffes, each with a fun fact.

The end of the book contains a wordsearch and some hide and seek. We also learn the importance of protecting the world in which we live.

Alice G May encourages us all to draw and colour. It is very therapeutic. It does not matter what your skill level is, the important thing is to relax and to have fun.

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