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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 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...
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
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!...
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...
Apr 28, 2020
Sleep My Bunny
I'm a big fan of the Max & Ruby series of books by Rosemary Wells. This is another in her wonderful illustration style. A short and...
Apr 15, 2020
While You Are Sleeping
A lovely picture book for three to six year olds. Vibrant colour-saturated illustrations in digital collage by Greg Straight, bring the...
Apr 4, 2020
Dogs
This picture book is such a favourite in this house, even though I'm not a dog lover (cats rock). The illustrations are both easily...
Mar 31, 2020
Why do cats have tails?
This is a lovely, simple story about the relationship between a grandad and his granddaughters. A child's serious question turns into a...
Mar 29, 2020
Daddy's Cheeky Monkey
By author Andrew Daddo and illustrator Emma Quay. This is not a newly published book, as it first appeared in 2008. But it is...
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