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I'm Elly. I'm an elephant and I love to read. Every so often I'll
be reviewing a children's book or two that other small elephants
and their parents might enjoy. Stay tuned.
Hi . . .
Mar 26, 2023
Granny McFlitter's Eggcellent Easter
Another stunning Granny McFlitter story from author Heather Haylock accompanied by bright, gorgeous watercolours by Lael Chisholm. This...
Feb 24, 2021
Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet
Fun facts about bumblebees. Non-fiction for children jam packed with information, photographs and super cute bee illustrations. ...
Feb 10, 2021
ABIGAIL and the restless raindrop
Another 'Curious girl explores BIG ideas' book. Lovely visuals accompany a gentle story about a raindrop, whilst also explaining larger...
Jan 22, 2021
Hollybee Hope wants a Prickly Coat
You will have guessed by now I am a big fan of New Zealand author and illustrator Deborah Hinde. This picture book was her writing debut...
Jan 22, 2021
LUCY goes to market
There are a ton of alphabet books out there. This is one I'm fond of because it has a simple premise and the language is both varied and...
Nov 30, 2020
ABIGAIL and the birth of the sun
Cannot say enough wonderful things about this book. I love it all - the finish, the colours, the inspired layout and the divinely modern...
Nov 30, 2020
My cat likes to hide in boxes
Such an old favourite - I recently purchased a new copy to replace the one that got dropped in the bath by a small child a few years ago!...
Nov 25, 2020
Waata The Weta
This book has been on my shelf for a wee while. It's a cute adventure story about a fearless Weta finding his way in the world and...
Nov 24, 2020
1.2.3 with New Zealand Rugby
A little book with everything. A numbers book in rhyme & Te Reo Maori about rugby, with a hidden kiwi on every spread. It really ticks...
Oct 28, 2020
The Chimpanzees of Happytown
The absolute favourite book of the youngest boy in the house when he was small. Positively popping with colour, this is a book about joy...
Sep 27, 2020
Macca the Alpaca
The first of quite a series by Matt Cosgrove, I do love Macca the Alpaca. A great story about beating a bully once and for all. The...
Sep 27, 2020
The Perfect Hug
One from the bookshelf. From 2011, a lovely book for toddlers. Bright simple illustrations and easy text - there really is a hug on...
Aug 23, 2020
Sleep, Little Kiwi, Sleep
A gorgeous tale about Kiwi's nocturnal adventures, beautifully written and illustrated by Deborah Hinde. The colours perfectly capture...
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