Going outside seems simple right? Just as telling you about this book should also be simple, but it’s not, I barely know where to start. It had me on edge the whole time, I was confused and even frustrated, the solutions seemed so simple but they weren’t. My heart ached, I wanted Ele to be safe, to be free, to understand what the Outside is.
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.
The Enchanted Ruby
If your child loves princesses, the sweetest of animals, adventure and the occasional ninja move then The Enchanted Ruby is perfect for their next read.
The Garden of Hope
When the sadness and anxiety is getting too much, Dad tells Maya how her mum used the garden to shine a little light when her happiness was lost. “…Your mum knew that by the time the seeds had grown, these worries would have faded away. She called them her seeds of hope.”
Missing
Missing is one that wouldn't let me put it down. Sue's book is engrossing, raw and emotional, especially when you think you know how it is going to end and it isn't how you thought it would be.