Walker books sent the following children’s books for me to review:
WHERE IS LITTLE FISH
The first thing that struct me about this delightful board book is the quality. It has flaps for children to lift when trying to find Little fish.
I have come across lift the flap books before, usually the flaps are so flimsy that children can easily rip them off.
When I was working as a registered child minder I actually used to keep such books on a shelf out of the children’s reach because they were forever damaging the books by tearing off the flaps.(this was not a deliberate act of vandalism, it was because the flaps weren’t strong enough to stand up to the rough handling of the children).
When children are lifting the flaps while searching for Little fish they are introduced to many other creatures who live in the sea.
Throughout the book has wonderful bright illustrations that children of all ages will find appealing.
I would recommend this book to parents and carers because of the hard wearing quality of the materials used meaning that it will be treasured for a long time.
Where is little fish is written by Lucy Cousins, published by Walker books and retails for £5.99. It is recommended for age 3 years upwards.
JULIAN IS A MERMAID
This is a hardback picture book written by Jessica Love . It is being released to co-inside with London pride. The book tells the tale of Julian who wants to become a mermaid – will his Nana agree to this as Julian is a boy? Of course she does, in fact she helps him with the transformation.
The book is suggested for children aged 4 plus years. It would be an asset to any child having turmoil with their gender as we live in a stereo-typical world .
I love this book.
Julian is a mermaid is published by Walker books and retails at £11.99
Disclosure: I was sent these books for the purpose of the review but all opinions are my own.
As always questions/comments are welcome and please share on social media if you think others would benefit from reading this.
Until next time.
Karen
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This book looks fab. Thanks for putting this on the app. I am going to get it for my little ones birthday- she loves books.
Oooh both these books look fab for different reasons! Thanks for the recommendations xx #thesatsesh
#thesatsesh i want to be a mermaid and love the idea of learning about non stigmatised ideals. I also love a book with a pop out or flap and will race my son to these pages haha
Two lovely looking books 😍 #dreamteam
What a beautiful book and we love that it is hardwaring and colourful. X #FamilyFunLinky #BloggerClubUk x
I love the flap book! Kiddos are always so hard on flap books.
Thanks for joining #WanderingWednesday! 🙂
I miss these type of books now mine are older children #PoCoLo
Aww! What lovely books. They look perfect for little one’s x #PoCoLo
These books look great. Thanks for linking up with the #DreamTeam this week
lovely books, sadly my kids are now all adults and no sign of grandkids yet #pocolo
What a lovely book and great review Thank you for linking to #Thatfridaylinky please come back next week
I know what you mean about lift the flap books, they need to be pretty sturdy to stand up to a toddler. It’s such a shame when they make them really flimsy as all youngsters love lift the flap books. I love the bright illustrations in this one. Thank you for joining the #FamilyFunLinky x
We love reading, this looks like one to add to our library! Thanks so much for sharing with #Blogstravaganza xx
We have so many books at home, these would be great to add to the collection. Thanks for sharing with #TriumphantTales.
They sound like some fun books. We have quite a collection now. 🙂
Thanks for linking to #pocolo
I really want to read Julian is a Mermaid, I’ve read so many fantastic reviews of the book.
#MMBC
Love the bright colours and a book that can be treasured, really is a treasure. Thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo
I just got a paperback copy of Julian last week – it’s beautifully illustrated! And we love Lucy Cousins books though I’ve never seen this one with it’s moving parts! I’ll need to have a look out for it. Thanks for linking up #KLTR
Both of these books look great, I’ve seen mentions of ‘Julian Is A Mermaid’ and really want to get a copy for my little boy to show him he can be anything. #KLTR
We loved Julian is a Mermaid too and I thought the illustrations were wonderful.
We loved Julian is a Mermaid too and I thought the illustrations were wonderful! #KLTR
I love Julian is a Mermaid, it is such a fabulous book! #KLTR
Both of these books look great – strong lift the flap books that can’t be ripped off can only be a good thing! I also love the sound of a book Julian is a Mermaid too #KLTR