Hairy Maclary: Scattercat Author and Illustrator: Lynley Dodd More sumptuous fun with the cheeky little dog Hairy Maclary. A rhyming tale full of brilliantly named characters who children will get to know well from the repeat reading this book is sure to get. The story line may be simple but the execution is delightful. “Hairy Maclary felt bumptious and bustly, bossy and bouncy and frisky and hustly.” The vocabulary is stimulating and the pictures vibrant and exciting. Each animal is […]
BUBBLE TROUBLE – Book by Margaret Mahy and Polly Dunbar –
– Book by Margaret Mahy and Polly Dunbar –
Bubble Trouble Author: Margaret Mahy Illustrator: Polly Dunbar When Mable blew a bubble, no one knew what kind of trouble, awaited baby who was captured and blew high above the town. A jolly chase ensues with captivating artwork that expressively describes the antics of the growing crowd attempting to rescue baby. This masterful crafted rhyming extravaganza is a far cry from the usual verse of children’s picture books. Some of the words are rather elevated and may inspire a […]
