Information about the Book Title: Rhinos Don’t Cry Author: Mark Grist Illustrator: Chris Jevons Release Date: 20th July2023 Genre: Picture Book Page Count: 32 Publisher: Bloomsbury
Blurb
Milo’s a rhino. He likes to do all sorts of rhino-y things . . . He likes writing and climbing and banister-sliding and mountain bike riding, he paints and he sings.
Milo just loves being a rhino – but there’s one small problem . . . rhinos don’t cry.
At least that’s what Spike-O Mcree, his movie-star hero, always says. But when Milo meets Spike-O face to face, he finds out that not only is crying OK, it’s also very brave!
This energetic and engaging rhyming story is the first in a series of books highlighting the importance of children expressing their feelings.
Format: Paperback Expected publication: June 1, 2023 by Puffin ISBN: 9780241450833 (ISBN10: 0241450837)
Lia is off on an adventure, and she’d like a pet to take with her. In another corner of the meadow is Lion – who is also looking for an adventure, and for a pet of his own . . . What will happen when they meet?
A story from a stunning new author-illustrator about a special friendship, the nature of play, conflict and compromise, and about how much richer life is when you work out how to share it.
Feeling so excited for a new day ahead, Ellie-May struggles to sleep. So when her toy dragon, Ben grows into a real-life dragon, they take to the starry skies and embark on a night-time adventure together, where they visit Ben’s castle and enjoy a dragon party.
But as the sun begins to rise and the stars fade, will Ellie-May be able to stay awake?
“Can you smell the delicious aroma coming from this book?
It’s time for afternoon Tea…Slurrrp!”
Meet Buddy. He loves food, food and more food. But he’s not just a hound on a scrounge – Buddy has a wonderful true story about afternoon tea that he would love to share with you.
“I hope you can join me…ooh, but hurry! They’re bringing out the food…Woofety Woof!
Publisher : Clink Street Publishing (1 April 2021) Language : English Paperback : 36 pages ISBN-10 : 1913962393 ISBN-13 : 978-1913962395 Reading Age: 4 – 7 years
Blurb
This is the story about how a dad tries to distract his daughter when she has hurt herself or feels ill. These are all real moments.
Written by Andrew Rogerson, this book is for anyone who enjoys reading time with their children. It especially highlights the unique relationship between a father and his daughter and shows how acting silly can sometimes distract and defuse a tricky situation.
The book is beautifully illustrated by Christopher Dodd who has a unique perspective because he has known the author for many years and has seen Poppy grow up from being a toddler. The illustrations offer an insight into the world of books and well-known children’s characters providing a wonderful point of discussion between parent and child.
Review
This book shows various attempts by ‘Dad’ to distract ‘Poppy’ after she gets minor booboos. Tea and biscuits, ice cream, sweets and being silly are the main ways ‘Dad’ distracts ‘Poppy’. There’s a list of story references at the back for children to find in the illustrations.
It is quite a funny little story. Very simple to read and understand. There are questions on each page for the reader to ask/answer.
The illustrations are colour pencil drawings in a cheerful, slightly wacky style. There are all sorts of strange creatures and references to a range of nursery rhymes and children’s books. Some of them seem to be on the wrong page for the words, but that might be an ARC feature?
I think the reading age range is a little high, maybe 3 to 5, rather than 4 to 7 years.
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