Format: Paperback Review:Making Waves is about a girl named Emma Jacks. But Emma is not all she seems to be; she is EJ12 girl hero! In this EJ book Emma gets stressed about the school swimming carnival and, whilst trying to save the Great Barrier Reef from evil Adriana, she starts to overcome her fear of deep water. EJ12 Girl Hero Making Waves is a great book with lots of fun code cracking to do. I recommend this book to girls aged 8 to 11.
Format: Paperback Review: This heart-melting picture book is tagged as a ‘love story for children of all ages’. Written by Bambi Gordon, it simply begs to be read aloud at bedtime (Or breakfast time. Or lunch time).
Each page presents an almost fantastical scenario of loss such as: “If a lead should lose its dog/and a bark should lose its tree; if the petal lost its flower/and the pollen lost its bee”. Alongside these scenarios are whimsical illustrations by Melbourne artist, Joi Murugavell. Joi’s childlike, quirky art hints at life’s simple pleasures like ice cream, cake, balls and yo-yos.
The ending will make your throat catch and inspire you to cuddle up to those you adore. A perfect love story.
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This is the story of a star called Twinkle. She is the shining star who was in the sky above Bethlehem on the first Christmas night when the baby was born in the manger, and she’s also found in many homes sitting atop the sparkling Christmas tree. Twinkle and her little stars use their magic to light up the night sky, waiting for daybreak when they can rest. In the second half of the book, Twinkle gets to meet Santa and visits him as he celebrates Christmas Day with his elves. Told in rhyming verse, this tale spreads a little of the enchanting magic of the Christmas season.
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Author: Maggie Hamilton Publisher: Simon & Schuster Format: Hardcover
Milo is a boy who loves to draw, but one night he loses his favourite green crayon. Luckily, Milo has a great imagination that takes him on wild adventures as he follows the crayon trail. Along the way, he discovers where all the lost toys end up, and meets the Moon Kangaroo who gets to play with the toys all day long. Dan Taylor has created a whimsical tale full of fun and limitless possibilities. Each page is a masterpiece with bright, cartoonish illustrations. This superb book is already a favourite at our house, as it may well be at yours.
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