Category: Book Reviews
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I Can Eat a Rainbow by Olena Rose
I Can Eat a Rainbow is a colourful and fun book that introduces young children to different fruits and vegetables. The illustrations are bright and cheerful, and the rhymes are catchy and easy to remember. However, I felt that the book could have been more informative and educational. For example, it does not explain why…
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Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket by Sue Fliess, Annabel Tempest
This book is a blast! Sadie Sprocket is a girl who loves rockets and dreams of going to Mars. She plans, builds, and launches her rocket with the help of her friends and family. Along the way, she learns about perseverance, teamwork, and the wonders of space. The rhyming text is catchy and fun, and…
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The Prickly Problem by Cheryl Daveiga, Luis Peres
I loved this book! It is a charming and funny story about a porcupine who makes magic potions for his animal friends in the desert. The illustrations are colourful and whimsical, and the characters are adorable. The book teaches a valuable lesson about kindness and compassion, even for those who seem prickly and mean. The…
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Have a Little Patience by Sarah Read
A must-read for kids who struggle with waiting for their turn and get frustrated quickly. They will love the story of this little girl who learns how to cope with her impatience and finds out that some things are worth the wait. The illustrations are bright and engaging, and the rhymes are catchy and easy…
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Two Sisters from Mahabharat by Susheela Hegde
This book is a gem for anyone who loves Indian mythology and culture. It tells the story of two sisters, Kadru and Vinata, who married Sage Kashayapa and became mothers of a thousand nagas, and Aruna and Garuda in the epic Mahabharat. The book explores their lives, choices, sacrifices and relationships with their sons in…
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The Most Fantastic Crayon by Liz Fletcher
I have read a lot of children’s books that have agenda to teach something valuable. But this one is my favourite. The Orange crayon thinks it is the mightiest colour and that everything in the world should be orange. All the other colours gather and explain the importance of their presence. It is truly a…