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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 . . .
Jul 19, 2023
The House Full of Stuff
I love this story about characters Mo and Mr McDuff who hate to let anything go to waste. Simply illustrated in just three tones, but...
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...
May 26, 2021
The Wolf's Secret
Cannot express how much I love this book. It is sooooo beautifully produced. Fabulous linen feel cover, divine colour palette and...
Mar 28, 2021
Who's Going to Bed?
Such a lovely bed time book. There are so many on the market, but I like this one as the approach is a bit different. Perspective...
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!...
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...
Oct 28, 2020
John Joe's Tune
Brilliantly illustrated by Christine Ross (the fine pencil detail and colour palette are gorgeous), this book is a must have for New...
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...
Aug 27, 2020
The Little Mermaid
I am a huge fan of English illustrator Ian Beck. I've had this edition on my shelf for quite a while as it was published in 2005. It is...
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...
Jun 20, 2020
Scary Tales
Another beautifully put together book by illustrator and designer Deborah Hinde. Scary Tales, Rhymes for Brave Children is Judi...
Jun 13, 2020
Fuzzy Doodle
An engaging story of the power of imagination and the journey of transformation. Beautifully told and lovingly illustrated.
Jun 13, 2020
A Walk in London
This is part of a wonderful series of books by London based author/illustrator Salvatore Rubbino. Beautifully illustrated in a very chic...
Jun 13, 2020
The Nutcracker
Yes, I know it is not Christmas but . . . I love anything illustrated by Ian Beck. This is a gorgeous book and to me whatever he does is...
May 11, 2020
The Hoppleplop
This hardback version is a re-issue of the original published by Scholastic in 2004. Lizard Lane Books produce this revamped edition and...
May 11, 2020
Orchestra
A stunning book. By Avalon Nuovo and illustrated by David Doran, it is a design masterpiece. I bought this for the youngest elephant in...
Apr 21, 2020
Tilly
A sweet story about secret and special things and the importance of those objects to a child. Gentle and gorgeous illustrations by the...
Apr 3, 2020
Nop
By author/illustrator Caroline Magerl, Nop is a pure piece of whimsy. The pen and wash drawings are light and flowing and delicately...
Apr 3, 2020
The Granny McFlitter stories
Written by Heather Haylock, these lovely rhyming tales follow the adventures of Granny McFlitter, champion knitter. Beautifully paced...
Apr 1, 2020
The Tiny Star
Everything Freya Blackwood does is just fabulous. Her illustrations are lovingly drawn. This is a beautiful story of life and death told...
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