Zog is the keenest dragon in school, but he's also the most accident-prone. He is desperate to win a golden star in at least one of the tests Madam Dragon sets for him and his classmates, but each year sees him just fall short. In Year One, he learns to fly … but crashes into a tree. In Year Two, he learns to roar … but gives himself a sore throat. In Year Three, he learns to blow flames … but sets his wing on fire.
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Sunday, 19 May 2013
Review: Zog
Zog is the keenest dragon in school, but he's also the most accident-prone. He is desperate to win a golden star in at least one of the tests Madam Dragon sets for him and his classmates, but each year sees him just fall short. In Year One, he learns to fly … but crashes into a tree. In Year Two, he learns to roar … but gives himself a sore throat. In Year Three, he learns to blow flames … but sets his wing on fire.
Labels:
Dragons,
Humour,
Picture Books,
Reviews,
Reviews by Anouska
Shout-Out: The Little Fairy Sister
This facsimile of The Little Fairy Sister, popular with children of the 1920s, has been reproduced by the National Library of Australia from an early edition of the book.
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's enchanting illustrations will appeal to children as much today as they did yesterday.
Title: The Little Fairy Sister
Author: Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Illustrator: Grenbry Outhwaite
Publisher: National Library of Australia, $29.99 RRP
Publication Date: 1 May 2013
Format: Hard cover with dust jacket
ISBN: 9780642277725
For ages: 10+
Type: Junior Fiction/Picture Book
Labels:
Junior Fiction,
KBR Recommends
Review: Prodigy (Legend #2)
Following on from Legend, the gripping introduction to this trilogy, Marie Lu maintains the pace and suspense of this fantastic young adult dystopian thriller. Numerous plot twists and turns keep readers guessing, as June and Day are forced to question all that they believe to be true about the Republic, the Patriots and their own choices in their fight for freedom and revenge.
Labels:
Action,
Dystopian,
Middle Fiction,
Reviews,
Reviews by Susan,
Young Adult Fiction
Saturday, 18 May 2013
Book List: Mothers
(Random House, $12.95, 9780394800189) KBR Review
Review: Noah's Ark
Using his trademark illustrations of delectable block colour and adorable characters, even the typical Dick Bruna text font makes this book pure visual delight.
Friday, 17 May 2013
Review: Maxx Rumble Footy - Stacks of Maxx
You know an author has done well when a review copy arrives in the mail and your son leaps around like an AFL best-on-ground footballer and takes a dive straight onto his bed, book tucked under his arm like a red Sherrin.
Yes. This actually happened.
Review: I Scream, Ice Cream
‘What do I scream and ice cream have in common? Nothing - besides that fact that they sound the same!’
Well, unless of course you are a 2-year-old and are screaming because you are desperate for ice cream!
I Scream, Ice Cream is a very witty book. It showcases many ‘wordles’. Wordles are groups of words that sound the same, but are totally different in meaning.
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Review: Smugglers Bay (Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs)
This book is bound to enthrall with its subject matter and busy pictures. The clever author has mixed the perennial favourites of the picture book world to create a formidable foe. Why have Pirates when you can have Pirate Dinosaurs?
Labels:
Action,
Dinosaurs,
Picture Books,
Reviews,
Reviews by Peta
Review: 10 Hooting Owls
Children follow the 10 hooting owls lounging in the sun through a variety of activities including going to the movies, hip hop dancing, playing I Spy and knitting winter socks until only one owl remains, returning to the nest.
Labels:
Animals,
Numbers,
Picture Books,
Reviews,
Reviews by Susan
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Review: Don't Let a Spoonbill in the Kitchen!
In this fun ‘What if?’ story, well known author/illustrator Narelle Oliver introduces six different Australian water birds and wonders what would happen if they were placed in human settings instead of their natural habitat.
Labels:
Animals,
Australia,
Humour,
Reviews,
Reviews by Susan
Review: Dot to Dot
Dot lives in London and Grandma Dot lives in New York City.
Dot decides she'd like to send a special card to Grandma Dot to celebrate their birthdays, but she misses the post. Now Grandma Dot won't receive her card on time. The solution?
Labels:
Family,
Grandparents,
Picture Books,
Reviews,
Reviews by Tania,
Travel
Review: Seadog
Because that's what Seadog is. He's not a fluffy, shiny dog, nor a tricks dog. He's not a big fan of baths, either - but that's okay - the father and son in this book love him just the way he is.
Labels:
Animals,
Nature,
Picture Books,
Reviews,
Reviews by Tania,
Toddlers,
Water
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