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...

Rate: 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*

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*

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*

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*

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