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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 . . .
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...
Jun 6, 2020
That's Mine!
A humorous tale about an egg. Simply told, it covers the ideas of jealousy, competition, taking responsibility and being careful what...
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...
May 7, 2020
Blue Little Penguin
Norah Wilson wrote, illustrated and published this sweet little book under her imprint Blue Goat Books. It is a simple story about...
Apr 30, 2020
The Big Book of the Blue
Written and illustrated by Yuval Zommer, this is the sort of cross-over picture book I love. Loads of clever quirky pictures and tons of...
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 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 21, 2020
In Flanders Fields
With Anzac day fast approaching I'm looking at this classic WW1 picture book. Beautiful and striking line and wash illustrations...
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...
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...
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...
Mar 29, 2020
It's hard to love a tiger
By Australian author/illustrator Anna Pignataro this book is a firm favourite. The bright colours are like candy and the illustrations...
Mar 28, 2020
Hello! Kia Ora! Welcome New Friend!
This new release by author Rachel Weston (Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet) and illustrator Deborah Hinde is a great way to introduce children...
Mar 26, 2020
Starbird
Written and illustrated by Sharon King-Chai, this book is just so gorgeous. I would buy this for the silver foiling alone. It feels like...
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