This week my children's book reviews include a stunning non fiction title about the ways of the wolf, a interactive nativity story, a tale about a young boy who tries to be Father Christmas and a young girl who time travels back to World War Two and befriends a sheepdog on a Welsh Farm.
Also in the Weekend section of
The South Wales Evening Post.
Enjoy!
BOOK OF THE WEEK
THE WAYS OF THE WOLF BY
SMRITI PRASADAM-HALLS & JONATHAN WOODWARD
CHILDREN 7+
This stunning book unveils
the natural history of wolves and their bid for survival in an ever
decreasing habitat. Endorsed by the Wolf Conservation Trust, children
can learn about the different types of wolves, how they communicate
and hunt and the legends that follow them. The haunting and powerful
imagery which accompany the lyrical text makes it a poem about the
beauty of the wolf. Gripping and fascinating, this is a Christmas
present to treasure!!
ISBN 9781526360304 HB Wren
& Rook £12.99
MAKE & PLAY
NATIVITY BY JOEY CHOU
CHILDREN 4+
In this innovative
activity book children can assemble their own nativity scene.
Featuring twenty figures and animals; the press out pieces can simply
slot together to create the perfect display at Christmas time. It
includes Mary, Joseph, the three kings, animals and a manger which
can also be used as teaching tool. After reading the story, kids can
sing Christmas songs and make crafts as instructed in the back. A
festive treat to share and enjoy!
ISBN 9781788000062 HB Nosy
Crow £7.99
I KILLED FATHER
CHRISTMAS BY ANTHONY MCGOWAN ILLUSTRATED BY CHRIS RIDDELL
CHILDREN 5+
Jo-Jo thinks that
Christmas is cancelled and it's all his fault. To make amends, he
decides that he must become Father Christmas! This hilarious and
tender-hearted tale, with family and friendship at its centre, is
ideal for dyslexic, early and reluctant readers. Richly illustrated by Chris Riddell, in full colour, this merry little story is ideal for reading alone or
sharing and also has activities and jokes inside the jacket flaps. A
great stocking filler!
ISBN 9781781127100 PB
Barrington Stoke £6.99
THE STORM DOG BY HOLLY
WEBB
CHILDREN 7+
Tilly is excited to spend
Christmas in Wales but when she falls asleep on the train she wakes
up to find herself in World War Two experiencing the same journey as
her great-gran. Tilly is evacuated to a Welsh Farm and
befriends,Tarran, a sheepdog. When they are cut off by a snowstorm,
she needs to be brave. A magical winter adventure that is accompanied
by charming line illustrations. Ideal to snuggle up with on a cold
winter night.
ISBN 9781847157935 HB
Stripes £8.99
