Books from the Basement

Welcome to Children's Corner book reviews from 4MBS Classic Radio FM in Brisbane. Here you will find short annotations of the children's books reviewed by Kerry Neary in Children's Corner on 4MBS, together with the details you need to find them at your favourite bookstore. Any prices shown are the publisher's Australian recommended price and may vary depending on where you shop. You are welcome to use these reviews for newsletters and the like with appropriate acknowledgement.

Feb 22, 2015

Come count with me

Marika Wilson

Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781743313435           RRP: $19.99

Another counting book, based on a favourite trick played by adults on children. Little Chicky shows off her new-found talent of counting to five. When Nana tries, she skips a few numbers, not quite managing the task. Chicky frenetically explains again – and Nana n-e-a-r-ly gets it right. One more time Chicky sternly tries. Finally they count items from around the garden, and Nana is redeemed - and ironically amused. The endpapers are cleverly used to count through to ten. The minimalist style of illustration, with outlined cartoon-style characters coloured with delicate watercolours, allows the joy of the story to burst through. A great read aloud for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
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