Graeme Base
must be one of Australia’s most popular author-illustrators. Since his first
book, Animalia, became an immediate
best seller in 1986, his works have become must-haves for children’s
bookshelves.
His latest
instalment in the Bumblebunnies
series is as wonderful as his previous works.
A sweet story about something
that most children fear: popping balloons.
Wuffle the puppy, Billington the
duck and Lou the kitten generally ignore the white rabbits wo do nothing in
their hutch while they have adventures in the yard. But panic sets in when a
stray balloon lands on the roses. Lucky for them, the mysterious
Bumblebunnies
swoop down from the sky in time to save the day! The trio are clueless about
the identity of the mysterious heroes, but the child can share in the joy of
knowing the secret.
Each double
page spread is wonderful, meticulously illustrated with a lush colour palette.
As usual, Base’s books are a joy to look at. At twenty-four pages, this is
shorter than most picture books. However, it is sure to delight its very young
readers.
Title: Bumblebunnies Book 4: The
Balloon
Author: Graeme Base
Illustrator: Graeme Base
Publisher: HarperCollins, $16.99
Publication
Date: 1
February 2020
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781460754030
For
ages: 3+
Type: Picture Book
