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Please, Open this Book! - Adam Lehrhaupt

2/1/2016

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I really liked the idea of this book; a bunch of animated characters are trapped in a book. They implement a range of strategies in order to  try and escape the book and prevent the reader from shutting it. The black background really emphasised that they were trapped. However, I really felt that there were missed opportunities within the book to use a bit of white and colour when the book was actually open, because the constant dark colours set quite a dark mood. The characters are also a bit frightening and I know that my five year old niece definitely would be scared of them. Unfortunately I was quite dissapointed, as this is not a book I would want to share with any of my students, unless of course I was doing a book analysis, where it would come in quite handy...

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4/10
Format: Paperback
Genre: Children Fiction
Acquired from: Simon & Schuster Publishing

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own*

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When R2-D2 Saves the Secret Plans AND When Luke Skywalker Met Yoda - Star Wars

22/11/2015

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Receiving these books had me like a child at Christmas time! Let me now explain why I love them so much...
First off, they look and feel so danged amazing! Secondly, the story is set out in comprehendible terms for young, and older children, which is a big feat considering how detailed the story line of the saga is. And thirdly, it is Star Wars for Pete's Sake!
I could easily read these books to any kid, regardless of whether they had seen, or are obsessed with the movies, as I am... They're just so engaging! I was so excited to bring them back with me to share with the kids at school, and then I had a mild anxiety attack thinking of them tearing the pages or chucking them about... So, yeah. They're still in my room. But I will share them, one day, maybe...

Rate: 8/10
Format: Paperback
Genre: Children Fiction
Acquired from: Hardie Grant Publishing

*I received these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own*
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The Power of Henry's Imagination - Skye Byrne & Nic George

22/9/2015

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Henry has lost his life-long friend, Rabbit. Alone and miserable without him, his wise old Grandpa suggests that Henry use the most powerful tool any and everyone is equipped with to find Rabbit, his imagination. Soon Henry is on a quest which takes him literally to his wildest dreams, and beyond. But will it be enough to find Rabbit?
This book is a beauty for a number of reasons; and here they are:
1. The illustrations are unique and capture the image of imagination perfectly.
2. Each page had not only an illustration, but also incorporates a photo of one or two 'real' things which reinforced the idea that imagination is linked to real life.
3. It shares the power of imagination and creative visualisations, and how they can make anything you desire come about.
4. The realisation that magic can be real is a wondrous thing for children to discover
5. It is a fun, and yet powerful read which will leave children with hope, and their parents perhaps rethinking their whole life.

Rate: 8/10
Format: Hardback
Genre: Children Fiction
Acquired from: Simon & Schuster

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own*

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The Little Book of Australia's Big Things - Samone Bos & Alice Oehr

8/9/2015

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Kids love big things! I should know, I am a teacher; plus I am practically still a kid myself. I mean, I nearly wet myself with excitement when I got to see the Big Dinosaur in Ballandean last year. This book is full of some really interesting facts (did you know that Ned Kelly's suit of armour weighed more than 44kgs? - I didn't!). It also has some great jokes and a bunch of easy to do activities; including cool pop outs of some of the big things. A great addition to my classroom!

Rate:
5.5/10
Format: Paperback
Genre: Children Fiction
Acquired from: Hardie Grant Publishing

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own*

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Abigail - Catherine Rayner

8/9/2015

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Abigail is a truly pretty book. The illustrations are beyond beautiful and I could truly stare at them all day. The story follows a cute giraffe named Abigail who loves to count! Unfortunately for her though; her environment and friends are making it hard with all the changing, moving and being eaten and what not (leaves- no cuddly animals were eaten- phew!). I first read it with three beautiful girls that I babysit as their bedtime story. I explained that I would be reviewing it on my blog and the oldest, Georgia (who is the most switched on eight year old I know) took it upon herself to assist me in this job. Here were some of her thoughts...
"Well you know, it doesn't say who Abigail is. I mean people might get confused. Who is Abigail? The giraffe? Or maybe it is the ladybug or zebra, or even the leaf? Who knows. They should definitely make that clearer so people know". The other two just sighed in awe at the pretty pictures and lift out flap like me.

Rate:
6/10
Format: Paperback
Genre: Children Fiction
Acquired from: Hardie Grant Publishing

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own*

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Anyone But Ivy Pocket - Caleb Krisp

4/5/2015

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This book is positively and radically unique! I adored it!
It is a story of zest, fierce character development and the uttermost brilliant language features that will have you smiling silly throughout it. You see, Ivy Pocket is a maid. A maid that has been abandoned by her lady in waiting and sent on what she sees as a fool's errand. Ivy is full of sass and wicked humour, and she leaves a trail of confusion and awe in her midst as she heads back to England to deliver the Clock Diamond to the dreadful Matilda. But all is not as it seems, as this silly little diamond has a dark and dreary past with secrets and suspicion lurking behind every corner. What is Ivy to do?
I could actually rave about this book all day! My copy is an ARC hardcover and has an astonishingly beautiful cover. There are blank spaces where illustrations will be, and instead of feeling disappointed by this, I got very, very excited! You see, I, with my teacher thinking brain cannot wait to read this book when I have a class of my own. We can read a chapter and the students can use their crafty imagination to create their own illustrations for the book. Clever aren't I?!
This soon to be series will surely be loved by all.

Rate: 8.5/10
Pages:
313
Format: ARC Hardback
Genre: Children Fiction
Acquired from: Bloomsbury Publishing

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