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Library Book Review – The Adventures of Paddington The Great Balloon Chase

Genre: Children

Number of Pages: 34

📖PLOT SUMMARY FROM GOODREADS📖

A fantastic new picture book based on the Emmy-award winning preschool series The Adventures of Paddington!

When Paddington lets go of Jonathan’s amazing new helium dinosaur balloon, he goes on an epic adventure to try and retrieve it, drifting over London’s most famous landmarks on his way. Will Paddington be able to catch the runaway balloon before it is lost forever?

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I love Paddington and thought that this looked like a cute book. I had high hopes for it as I have read a couple of the other books in the series and enjoyed them! I wasn’t disappointed.

The writing was fairly clear and simple with a few sentences on each page. There were the occasional larger words to indicate sounds and expression which was interesting. The ‘sound’ words were near the picture of the object that was making the sound.

The text was clear and easy to follow despite being in different places on each individual page and in different shaped blocks. The different places and shapes of the text added interest.

The pictures were bright, bold and fairly detailed. Some of the text was incorporated into the picture so the colour behind the text was different on some pages.

The story itself was full of love and friendship and was a joy to read. I recommend.

⭐ Rated 5/5⭐

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Netgalley Book Review – The Best Day Ever by K D McPhillips

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Genre: Children

Number of Pages: 29

Date of Publication: 13 January 2024

Publisher: Denise McPhillips

📖PLOT SUMMARY FROM GOODREADS📖

What would be your best day ever?

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Chris in ‘The Best Day Ever,’ where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary.

In this enchanting tale perfect for young readers and parents exploring Kids Books, Chris grapples with the challenges of a new home and school, only to discover a world of talking animals and wise mentors like Joshua and Ruth.

As Chris navigates the complexities of fitting in, ‘The Best Day Ever’ seamlessly blends entertainment with inspiration, making it a must-read among Kindness Books for kids. This captivating story imparts essential values of self-discovery and compassion, offering parents a narrative that combines both enchantment and enlightenment.

Within the magical garden’s embrace, Chris learns the significance of embracing individuality. ‘The Best Day Ever’ stands out in the realm of inspirational books for kids by incorporating timeless teachings of Jesus and the magic of unconditional love.

It beautifully conveys the message that acceptance and genuine kindness create lasting connections.

For parents seeking a heartwarming narrative with transformative lessons, ‘The Best Day Ever’ is a delightful addition to their Kids Books collection. A celebration of friendship, acceptance, and the enchanting magic that unfolds when we open our hearts to others, making every day truly the best day ever.

Now start creating your best day ever!

💭THOUGHTS💭

I wanted to read something a bit different for World Book Day, still a children’s book, but something a bit longer. This book fitted the bill. It had pages of sentences, a couple of chapters and the odd illustration.

The writing was light and fairly simple. It was a good book for those children wanting to start reading chapter books.

At the beginning I wasn’t completely sure whether we were in the new neighbourhood at one point, but it soon became clear that we were. After that I was away and enjoying the story. There was a good amount of description without being too overbearing.

There were a couple of chapters that were named rather than numbered. This felt like a good introduction to chapters and gave the book a good pace. There was also a good flow to the book with interesting things happening. I never knew what was going to happen next. It reminded me of The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe and Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland!

The characters were good and easy to identify with. I think that the relatability of the main character was key in helping to get the message of being true to yourself across.

The settings were great and added to the magic and entertainment of the story.

I enjoyed the illustrations spread throughout the book. They added interest by giving the children reading it something to look at and they were a good visual aid.

Overall it was a lovely story with a strong message of acceptance coming across.

⭐ Rated 5/5 ⭐

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Library Book Review – The Adventures of Paddington The Ice Disco

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Genre: Children

Number of Pages: 32

📖PLOT SUMMARY FROM GOODREADS📖

The perfect Christmas gift for fans of the award-winning TV series, The Adventures of Paddington!

When Paddington discovers a new ice rink in the park, he can’t wait to learn how to skate. Trouble is, where do you find bear-sized skates? And will the young cub be able to learn in time for the Windsor Gardens Ice Disco?

Find out in this gorgeous new Paddington picture book!

💭THOUGHTS💭

I chose this book because I love Paddington. My eldest son is also a fan. I love both the original and new stories, the new TV series and the films.

This story was sweet with a bit of emotion in it. There was a fair amount of text on each page, with slightly longer words so it could cater to a wide age range of children. There was a good flow to it, with enough happening to keep the readers interest.

The font was clear and on a white background which made it easy to read. The occasional word was slightly bigger than the rest which added interest and expression.

The pictures were bright, bold and colourful but away from the text. This meant that you could focus on the text before looking and enjoying the pictures.

Overall a cute story.

⭐Rated 5/5⭐

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Happy World Book Day!

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Happy World Book Day everyone! To celebrate I will be posting book reviews for three children’s books, a top 5 Wednesday meme and Time Travel Thursday!

Enjoy!

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