Book Review: Footprint by Phil Cummings

Footprint

by

Phil Cummings

Illustrated by Sally Soweol Han

 

 

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children's

Publication date: 27th February 2024

Genre: Children's Picture Book

Pages: 24

RRP: $24.99AU (Hard Back)

Source: Courtesy of the publisher 

Review: Footprint

Footprint is a beautiful reflective picture book teaching children to discover the beauty of the world around them and to care for the environment.

Children will be awed by the charming and detailed illustrations of the delightful fauna and flora that inhabit our world and for parents it's a chance to slow down and reflect on the simple pleasures of life.

Footprint is an enchanting picture book for younger children and older children will understand the message of conservation and caring for the environment behind the lyrical prose.

Sally Soweol Han's mixed media art work is a stunning addition to this contemplative and calming picture book.

 

 My rating 5 / 5 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

Publisher recommended age: 5 - 10 years

My recommended age: 3+ years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Review: Cargo's Furry Friends! by Paul Dekmetzian

 The Adventures of Cargo the Army Truck

Cargo's Furry Friends!

by

Paul Dekmetzian

Publisher: Self Published

Publication date: 10th February 2023

Series: The Adventures of Cargo #4

Genre: Children's Picture Book

Pages: 26 (soft cover)

Source: Courtesy of the author

 

Review: Cargo's Furry Friends

Cargo's Furry Friends is another beautifully illustrated picture book in the Cargo series. In book #4 we are introduced to Paul and Cargo's pets. Coco the golden Cocker Spaniel, Poppy the Cavoodle, Carmen the fluffy white cat, Percy the shiny black cat and Olivia a sandy-coloured Groodle. When they are all together there is lots of fun and even a little mischief!

 

Spend the day with the pets as they do some important jobs around the yard and have fun playing together. Beautifully illustrated with full colour spreads and an engaging storyline.

 

Cargo's Furry Friends is an uplifting and positive story about friendship. It's a lovely, fun read that will be enjoyed by all children, especially those who love trucks and animals. 

 

All books in the Cargo series can be purchased on Amazon in paperback or Kindle. There are even matching colouring in books to purchase.

 

My rating 5 /5 🚚🚚🚚🚚🚚

Publisher recommended age: 4 -9 years

My age recommendation 2 - 9 years

 

 

 

 

Book Review: The Most Amazing Thing by Ian Hayward Robinson

 The Most Amazing Thing

by

Ian Hayward Robinson

Illustrated by Matt Shanks

 

 

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Publication date: 27th February 2024

Genre: Children's Picture Book

Pages: 32

RRP: $19.99AU (hardback)

Source: courtesy of the publisher

 

Review: The Most Amazing Thing

Come along with Henry as he discovers the most amazing thing of all!

 

Henry is stuck in the house with nothing to do. His mother suggests he draw something, something amazing. One by one he asks members of his family what the most amazing thing is. 

 

'Life,' says his sister.

'The mind.' says his brother.

'The universe,' says his father.

 

These are all amazing, but are they the MOST amazing thing?

 

Philosopher and primary school teacher Ian Hayward Robinson adds this enchanting children's picture book to his already impressive string of achievements. 

The Most Amazing Thing is delightfully illustrated with colourful full page mixed-media spreads throughout. Illustrations filled with wonder and humour that will spark the imagination of young readers as they follow the story to find that they are unique and one of a kind which truly is The MOST Amazing Thing.

 

Recommended age: 4 - 7 years

My rating 5 / 5  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐