Families Book Reviews

Name: persil Age 14
22 April 2010;

Genre: Magical Realism

It is a quirky and a fun read for anyone in my opinion between eight and around 12 or 13 years. A girl named phillipa goes on holiday and when spending time with her friend Robyn, she hears a voice on the computer. Soon after this Philippa is at ATC ('above the clouds') with fairies and there are...

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Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;

Genre: Friends and family

I think this book is ok. However, my kids think it is the business! They can't articulate exactly why, but they love it. If I rate this for me I would give it 3. If I rate it through the eyes of a 3 and 4 year old I would give it 5. I guess that if I were the author that would be my goal.

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Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;

Genre: Real life

I specifically like this book as it is such a stunning visual journey and everyone knows a Jeremy, whether you are 3 or 93!!

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Name: Tara Age 12
27 March 2010;

Genre: Animals

A really funny book about a bird that parallels the behaviour of a real life toddler! Its favourite word is, of course, 'No' and it's a great cautionary tale for every small child who is also at the 'No' stage.

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Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;

Genre: Adventure

Brilliant! Great illustrations, fantastic verse and an exciting adventure.

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Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;

Genre: Real life

Great familial story about neighbours and friendship with a sense of belonging and community. I love the way Shirley Hughes' books seem to involve everyday people. In this story, Maureen the babysitter is the feminist and they are the safe middle class family. The kids love Alfie books and this...

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Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;

Genre: Environment & Nature

Love the book. It's feisty and really makes the kids listen to the moral and it isn't written in a sickly way.

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Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;

Genre: Humour

Funny, warm and familiar.

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Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;

Genre: Picture Books

The illustrations are very pretty. I would not have dreamt of buying such a girly book but luckily a friend gave this to us. My daughter (3 yrs) adores it, and indeed the others from the 'Princess Poppy' range. Janey certainly understands what little girls want from a book ( though not the adult...

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Name: Tara Casey
27 March 2010;

Genre: Real life

I really liked the illustrations in this book. It was a 'feel good' story. The negative was that I felt that the language and structure were very similiar to Charlie and Lola. Nice book though.

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