Review: Never Say BOO to a Frilly by Margot Finke

Margot Finke has crafted some clever and fun books to help kids (and grownups) learn about the amazingly diverse fauna of Australia. Native to Australia, Ms. Finke's tales are full of facts, rhyme and new words to learn. So, children not only will learn about these animals in an entertaining way, but also they will build up their literacy and vocabulary skills. That is a win-win!
The illustrations are colorful, detailed, yet artistic and will aid in keeping the young ones focused. I really enjoyed the landscape paintings and especially the ones with the birds.
Never Say BOO to a Frilly is a fantastic book, to keep the ones in the house busy reading and learning. I might self learned a few facts about these fascinating creatures. I give it five stars!

The Author:

Margot Finke is an Aussie transplant who now lives in the US. She writes rhyming

picture books and young teen adventure chapbooks. Her latest are a PB, Kangaroo Clues, plus a young teen adventure, Trial by Walkabout—a follow up to Taconi and Claude: Double Trouble. Many of her books have an Aussie theme. Margot

aims to “HOOK Kids on Reading” by writing books with a WOW factor. She loves doing FREE Skype Author Visits to US schools, and her Manuscript Critique Service helps budding authors tighten and polish their writing.

http://www.margotfinke.com  http://hookkidsonreading.blogspot.com/

Review: The Woofy Doggy by Antony Pawlett

The Woofy Doggy is a cute tale to share with the young ones at home. Woofy Doggy has a hard time being nice to others. He barks at people and pets and no one wants to be friends with him. Until one day, a smart girl gives him an advise that will change the way he relates to others.
I think little ones will enjoy the lesson they'll learn from the little pup. Parents will also find, maybe, a conversation starter in this book, about having a good attitude toward friends. But, lessons apart, I really liked the author's writing style: simple, clean, pleasant. The story itself was good, engaging and sweet.
If I have to point at something though, would be the illustrations. I liked the concept of the book, clean, digital looking, but I still think that some illustrations needed more work. This, though, doesn't take away from the story. The Woofy Doggy is a book I recommend to anyone who wants to hear a good story.

Mariana Llanos

I received a PDF copy in exchange for  a honest review.
Available on Kindle and paperback.

Children's Book Review: OZETTE'S DESTINY

by Judy Pierce

Ozette is a white squirrel that lives in Farlandia. Her friends love

her because she is just, caring, adventurous and plain nice. She rescued Duchess Zorina, the Royal Dog of the Queen of Farland, when she got lost in the vastness of Farlandia. What would be Ozzette’s  surprise when Queen Beatrix of Farland appointed her as the Queen of Farlandia! As humble as Ozzete is she had some trouble accepting that she will become one of the Royals, but her love for her land is stronger than her doubts.

Judy Pierce has created a magical world where animals and nature live in harmony. In it, many values are shown: love for nature, friendship, courage and responsibility just to name a few. It can be a great opportunity for parents, teachers or grandparent to talk about those values with their children. I can easily see it as a t.v show, as each chapter feels like an episode. Ozette will surely steal your young kids heart as the sweet and fair Queen of Farlandia. It also has a terrific recipe section, definitely an added bonus.

Mariana Llanos

Originally from Washington State, Judy Pierce lives in the Mountains of North Carolina with her husband Jim and three rescued Bichons. She has a Master's degree from the School of Journalism at Southern Illinois University. She developed a deep love and appreciation for squirrels when she worked with a wildlife rehabilitator in Georgia. When she's not working on the second book of the series, she enjoys hiking, gardening and photographing squirrels.

 

Available on Paperback and Kindle.

 

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