I would like to begin by saying that as my children are older I have not read the first three books in the series so I am coming at this with fresh eyes and no expectations. I have however seen the covers of the previous titles and will say this one is just as adorable as the others.
In Exploring the Elements, my periodic table fangirl side entered overdrive. Earth's elements are a regular fascination but this deep dive, sans too-boggling jargon, will cram young heads with wows.
This is not only a tale about a dog that finds a new home, but an opportunity for children to learn about the necessary commitments involved in dog ownership.
Humorous and highly entertaining, information concerning the habits of canines flow within the storyline, including why marking their territory is as imperative as smelling, and how training builds a closer relationship between dog and owner.
Bitza has a new permanent home with humans that love him and has finally established his position in the middle of the couch. But Dad is Top Dog.
And there are rules to be learnt.
What are Rules? There are so many that listening to them puts Bitza to sleep.
This heart-warming story draws attention to the evolving forms longings take before they are realized, plaiting them through the humorous situations that occur in the process.
Jas has wanted a dog for a long time. She has filled her bedroom wall with prints of possible pets until the real thing comes along.
She walks Freddy, the neighbour’s dog. This temporarily fills her yearning for her own pet, something which her single parent dad fights against with all his will, but in a loving way.
Love is the pivotal point of this story.
On a special day when Freddy and Jas are on their customary walk around the neighbourhood, another dog joins them.
The newest edition of the first Mr McGee book is now in board book form.
Originally published in 1987, Pamela Allen again brings to life her most popular character of eight titles, the adventurous McGee. Someone who is always ready for anything.
He is unusual, full of life and misadventure, a performer and attention seeker.
The sprawling apple tree which covers McGee’s table and chairs, and his bed where the cat also sleeps, accommodates his life amidst nature.
What better way to celebrate the milestone of 20 books in a series than to write a story about a birthday, Greg Heffley's birthday.
Greg's sure his family is planning a surprise party for him. Unfortunately, although he's excited about it, he's also a bit nervous, too.
What could go wrong? Well, his family forgetting his birthday is what.
How can that happen? Well Greg soon finds out what led to it, then in true Heffley style his family decides to make it up to him and plan a super dooper party.
That means decisions for Greg, or so he'd like to think.
Like whether to have a family party at a restaurant, or friend party somewhere like the trampoline park or an escape room or the museum.
Ariana’s Aunt Grace is getting married.
She wants everything to be perfect - and blue.
Additional responsibilities come with the role of flower girl.
Ariana must keep an eye on the wedding cake with its blue icing that matches the colour of the wedding dress.
The thrift shop is pulsing with excitement. There is so much to consider, including how they will transport the cake to the park where the wedding will be held.
Decision-making frequently includes family members, sometimes their diverse group of friends as well.
Especially for Harry Potter fans come a set of books called the Pocket Potters: Little Guides to the harry Potter Stories.
There are three titles in the series out now: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. And they're like a special gift book. Hardcover, full colour, and packed with information.
Each book is focused on one of the characters (Harry, Hermione, or Ron).
Working your way through the 32 pages in each book, you're treated to a potted summary of the character's experiences throughout the Harry Potter series.
The books are highly illustrated, highlighting what's memorable or important about the character and their life at Hogwarts, and at home.
They progress through the school years with events like being sorted into their houses, playing quidditch, and learning magical spells.
A quick recap. HotDog is a sausage dog. His friends include a Lizzie the lizard and Kev, a cat.
They join HotDog on adventures like rescuing a baby bird, joining the circus, auditioning to become movie stars, and playing soccer.
In Robot Time! HotDog and his friends are excited to go to the grand opening of the robot museum.
Their imaginations run wild as they think about robots. Funny robots, cooking robots, and robots with super long arms.
They discover the robot museum is full of robots of all shapes and sizes.
There's a dinosaur robot, a homework bot, and even giant talking gorilla bots.
The Prime Council takes over the Radiant Palace. New laws suppressing the citizens are enforced till they are unable to survive. The burrows become their home.
Poverty prevails.
Warnings are not circulated before the cyclone hits. The burrows flood. All those caught within, drown, including eight-year-old Cori’s parents.
Life is preparing Cori for a great adventure when she discovers information about the artificers that created OceanForged Armour.
Luna is a wonderful, relatable character.
She is smart, loves books, writing and the diary she is encouraged to keep, helps to centre her when her mind is whirring.
It has been five weeks since Luna’s last entry. So much has happened during that time.
Luna and her Mum have become dog walkers.
Their persistence and lots of advertising found them customers.
Wind Atlas, the third in the amazing weather series by Thames & Hudson, consolidates that appreciation and then some.
Like its predecessors, Wave Atlas and Cloud Atlas, this guide into the world’s fascinating zones of pressure and air movements is both refreshingly informative while simultaneously easy to assimilate.
