JUST FOR KIDS
This is Where I Stand By Philippa Werry, illustrated by Kieran Rynhart, Scholastic .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
A poignant and timely book with Anzac Day coming up. This is a children’s book about a soldier’s statue reminding us why such statues exist. The statue stands watching the children play, watching people remember Anzac Day and recalls where it all started — the soldiers leaving for war, many not coming back. But here he stands, through growing cities, war protests and ceremonies — “I am a memory. There are many like me . . . I am in the hearts of those who stop and linger.”
A good way to explain Anzac Day to children. Lovely illustrations make this a great picture book with an important tale.
Ellie Copter Nee Naw and Friends
By Deano Yiadee, illustrated by Paul Beavis, Scholastic, $19.99
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.. Another singalong story about Nee Naw the little fire engine, this time rescuing Granny from a fire started by two billy goats. The bridge collapses and he calls on Ellie Copter to help. An easy to sing (read) story with quirky illustrations that is a great bedtime reading story.
Minimonster
By Lynley Dodd, Penguin Random House, $17.99
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.. Zachary Quack takes a wander around the garden. He finds a dragonfly and chases along behind it. It’s another lovely rhyming book from popular author Lynley Dodd with peeks of some of her favourite characters in the background. There’s Slinky Malinky on one page, Hairy Maclary on another.
A joy to see and read another picture book from this author.