Category: Adventure

Hold Your Temper, Tiger.

3/9/2017

Hold your Temper, Tiger ( Ages 2+ )
By : Carol Roth & Roshin
Publisher : North South Book ( April 2017 )

Here is a great book for all those little tykes who cannot hold back their temper tantrums, coming from two award winning picture book creators. The tempermental little tiger stomps his feet, cries and yells everytime he is asked to do something he does not want to...until one day, when his mother has had enough and threatens him "You had better hold your temper, Tiger,....or else!..." The little Tiger is a bit shaken. "What could mommy`s "or else" mean?" he thought, "Maybe it meant no playtime / Maybe it meant no dessert" And he decides to hold his temper, but how? And where? From holding it in his pocket to underwear he thinks of many alternatives but finds the best way to hold his temper in the end....

A very short book which is ideal for very young readers. The engaging text is short, simple and funny. And is well supported by colorful illustrations. The anger itself has a firery red image with a face whch is expressive and obviously would keep the young readers occupied! The combination of text and illustrations together makes a strong impact on it`s readers and may make them rethink about their tantrums.
( With many thanks to North South Books and NetGally for the ARC )

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Herbie`s Big Adventure.

8/5/2016

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Herbie`s Big Adventure ( Age 1 to 4 )
By : Jennie Poh
Publisher : Capstone Young Readers ( September 2016)

A lovely Autumn read-aloud full of seasonal features and colors!
Herbie the little hedgehog is growing fast. He has been in and around his home with his mommy. Finally, it`s time for his first "foraging adventure", his mother tells him. But little Herbie is not so sure about that at first. With his mother`s encouraging words he steps out alone, into the wide world.

He does not have much time to look around, as the westerly wind whisks him up and carries him to a far away wintry land. Herbie, for the first time in his life, experiences winter. When Herbie feels cold, a great snow bear keeps him close to her ( indicates hibernation ) until another wind carries him back to his mommy.

This little adventure is ideal for tiny adventure seekers. It introduces the word "forage" and supports a conversation about foraging.The book also touches on the concepts of seasons and hibernation while keeping the little ones wrapped up in a lovely motherly snuggle. The cute little Herbie`s image and his loving mother's are sure to capture little hearts! The book also encourages children to be more independent.
( With many thanks to Capstone Publishers and Netgally for the ARC copy )

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Little White Fish has Many friends.

8/1/2016

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Little White Fish has Many Friends ( Ages 1 to 5)
By : Guido van Genechten
Publisher : Clavis Books ( August 2016 )

What a beautiful,bubbly book ! It oozes happiness and lots of colors, Kids will love this story - coming from an aquatic wonderland - of the deep sea life of a little fish. It`s fluorescent colors and cheerful sea animals depict the joyful life of a sparkling little child.

The little fish is loved by all. He rides on turtle`s back. Plays tag with the little goldfish. Gives little slug Eskimo kisses. And plays train with the sea star family ........ An appealing theme for children presented with utter simplicity. "Little white fish loves to blow bubbles with octapus / Oh the bubbles they make are beautiful! / And with little shrimp little white fish dances the cha-cha!"

Interestingly, the little white fish is very plain compared to all other colorful sea animals but he seems to have a very cheerful and a friendly character -which makes him special. And it seems that it`s the person inside him that attracts all the love and friendship. The illustrations are a visual treat, with colorful undersea life set amongst a black backdrop. Kids will want this " again and again"
( With many thanks to Clavis books and Netgally for the ARC )

Little White Fish has Many Friends

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Peep and Egg : I`m Not Hatching.

3/10/2016

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Peep and Egg : I`m Not Hatching
By : Laura Gehl & Joyce Wan
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux ( Feb.,2016)

Peep is a little chick who`s eagerly waiting for a play mate. And there`s an egg out there to be hatched. So he cannot wait till the egg is hatched. Peep has many plans to do together, a lot of fun things from watching the sunrise from the roof of the hen house to splashing in puddles. But the egg is refusing to hatch . The little chick inside is scared of the wide world. And the egg says " The roof is too high and puddles are too wet " A brilliant book to address childhood fears.

It`s appealing illustrations with a very cute and cheerful Peep and a gloomy egg compliments the story well. Short and delightful phrases are easily remembered and easy to follow. The spread in which Peep`s imagination of them watching sunrise together on top of the hen`s house, with it`s beautiful colours and lines, is a spectacular treat for the reader. And the kids wanting to know at which point the egg will hatch may listen intently. There is a lot of humour all through out the story with Peep suggesting and the egg refusing. " I`m not hatching" egg chants. A lovely book that kids will want to hear "again and again"

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You Look Yummy.

2/1/2016

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You Look Yummy. ( Ages 2 to 5)
By : Tatsuya Miyanishi
Publisher : Museyon ( Nov.2015)

The much loved favorite first book in a series of twelve books, with a ground breaking sales record of 3 million copies in Eastern Asia and France, is now available in English.
Volcanoes erupt, earthquakes shake the earth and a little Ankylosaurus is born. But sadly he`s an orphan.``In this big big world he was alone...The baby cried,because he felt lonely.`` His cries are not answered until a giant hungry Tyrannosaurus answers him, ``Heh heh heh .... you look yummy!`` ``Daddy! I was really lonely. I was scared.`` calls the tiny little thing cuddling to the giant Tyrannosaurus`s leg assuming that he is his father. And the giant Tyrannosaurus is stunned.
This is a heart wrenching tale about childhood innocence,their desperate need of parental protection and love. And also about the wonderful relationship between a child and a parent.
As the warm hearted Tyrannosaurus decides to be the little one`s daddy who calls himself Yummy, he saves Yummy from other predators. He also takes the task of teaching him everything he knows. Little Yummy gets to experience a bit of the warmth of a family. He admires his daddy and wants to be like him; Miyanishi has cleverly captured the thoughts of any little boy in this context and delivers it well. .
Days pass through, and when it`s time for the big Tyrannosaurus to leave, Yummy refuses to let go, ``I wanna be like you Daddy! I`ll never leave you.`` So he challenges the little one for a race. Running as fast as possible, Yummy reaches the finishing point first, where a wonderful surprise awaits! A happy ending on which, us readers and little listeners can fall asleep on.
Brilliant artwork, done in brash though deep colours, immediately captures the attention while the black outlines ensure the clarity of the images. Prehistoric settings are portrayed through volcanoes, giant rocks and earthquakes, in an almost deserted land. Beautiful starry nights and the absolute contrast in the sizes of big and the small animals seem to enhance the attractiveness of the book. The narration, with sound symbolic words(Grrrr..,Roar!!!) and very strong phrases, as well as the illustrations, are very much simple and provides only the essential amount of details; altogether ensuring the undivided attention of young readers to the story. A memorable tale about the importance of a family to a child`s life.
( With many thanks to Museyon and NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review)

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Hold Your Temper, Tiger.

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