This year I have read so many Junior series but have been unable to share them all. Here are four series that are funny, silly and sometimes a little gross.
2018 Notable Junior Series
Ho! Ho! Ho! There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Christmas Cake
Ho! Ho! Ho! There is a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Christmas Cake, dancing, sitting on a Christmas tree and making a list for Santa. Hazel Edwards delights us with the imagination of a child and the celebration of Christmas.
Story Orchestra – Sleeping Beauty
This book bring the ballet to life in picture book form and introduces children to the delights of Tchaikovsky's music.
The Brave Knight
A young knight (boy), protects his castle (his play equipment) with a (cardboard) sword. Beware, he is watching and listening and inspiring the imagination of children.
Happy Birthday Matilda – #Matilda30
Matilda: The Original Story by Roald Dahl Matilda At 30: Chief Executive of The British LibraryIllustrated by Quentin BlakePublished by Puffin|Penguin BooksDate: 4 October 2018R.R.P. $27.99 Dear Friends When you are gifted something so incredibly wonderful there are hardly words to say thank you. I feel quite privileged to share this book with you all, especially when... Continue Reading →
Elbow Grease
Elbow Grease begins to wonder whether his brothers are right and he begins to cry. With a Crack-A-Lack-A and a Book-Shock-A-Lock-A, Elbow Grease’s eye pop wide and…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Meltdown
Jeff Kinney you have done it again, The Meltdown is bound to be a Wimpy Kid fan favourite and had me engrossed from beginning to end. Greg Heffley kept me entertained and had me hooked from the beginning, when his imagination runs wild - thinking about his own talking toilet, unfrozen cavemen and cyborg legs so he can sleep on his way to school.
Sage Cookson’s Stormy Weather
This easy to read book is full of fun, adventure and cooking. Sage Cookson travels with her celebrity Chef Parents where she helps others, gets caught up in adventure and making new discoveries.
Books on Tour – Columbine’s Tale
This book is about the ancient art of storytelling and centers around Mina and her rare powers. You will be taken on a journey of bravery, tragedy, dreams becoming reality, integrity and a little romance.
Find Spot at the Zoo
The book can be more than just reading the words but creating possibilities through conversation and discovery. This can be achieved by learning about the animals, identifying them, learning what noises they make and where they might live.
Little Big Reads 