This week my children's book reviews include a floral celebration of the seasons perfect for Easter, a modern introduction to opposites for the very young, a cat detective solving a theatrical mystery and an action packed World War Two spy thriller.
Also in the Weekend section of The South Wales Evening Post.
Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
A YEAR IN THE WILD BY
HELEN AHPORNSIRI
CHILDREN 5+
Take
a journey through the seasons using only flowers, leaves and seeds
particular to that time of the year. From bounding hares to swooping
swallows, this is a visual treat that makes it a book to treasure for
all ages. The lyrical informative text is the perfect compliment to
the natural collages. It would make a lovely present for Easter,
especially if paired with a flower press. A cornucopia of natural
wonder that will delight and entrance.
ISBN
9781783707966 PB Big Picture Press £12.99
UP, DOWN & OTHER
OPPOSITES WITH ELLSWORTH KELLY
BOARD BOOK 2+
Learn
to recognise opposites and appreciate one of the worlds leading
abstract artists. This chunky board book encourages early learners to
point out and engage with different paintings which show visual
opposites such as full/empty, back/front or together/apart. A
cultural and entertaining challenge for little ones to appreciate
modern art and also learn to look and spot the differences. Iconic
images paired with quirky, funny text will capture the minds of
adults and budding art enthusiasts alike.
ISBN
9780714876290 HB Phaidon £7.95
MAX THE THEATRE CAT AND
THE DISAPPEARING DIVA BY SARAH TODD TAYLOR
CHILDREN 8+
Max,
a pampered cat and now chief mouse hunter at the Theatre Royal is up
to his whiskers in his first mystery. Why is Madam Emerald, an opera
diva behaving strangely? What is her maid so terrified of? Can Max
save the day before the curtain rises? Children will love the madcap
adventure full of drama and excitement. Atmospheric illustrations of
the theatre and nighttime capers throughout just add to the hilarity.
ISBN
9781788000352 PB Nosy Crow £6.99
ORPHAN MONSTER SPY BY
MATT KILLEEN
YOUNG ADULT 12+
When
Sarah, a young Jewish girl is recruited to become a spy in Nazi
Germany, she must befriend the daughter of a top nuclear scientist
and put a stop to his chilling experiments. Non-stop action imbued
with historical facts bring a timely, unflinching reminder of the
horrors of war to life. While dark in places this nail-biting story
will hold you in it's thrall to the chilling end. Great for book
group discussion.
ISBN
9781474942386 PB Usborne £7.99
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