REVIEWS | Elly's Bookshelf

I'm Elly. I'm an elephant and I love to read. Every so often I'll

be reviewing a children's book or two that other small elephants

and their parents might enjoy. Stay tuned.

Hi . . .

The House Full of Stuff

I love this story about characters Mo and Mr McDuff who hate to let anything go to waste. Simply illustrated in just three tones, but...

Jul 19, 2023

Granny McFlitter's Eggcellent Easter

Another stunning Granny McFlitter story from author Heather Haylock accompanied by bright, gorgeous watercolours by Lael Chisholm. This...

Mar 26, 2023

A Little Blue

Set on the wild west coast of the South Island of New Zealand - a poignant book of letters from a child missing their mum. Soft coloured...

Nov 10, 2021

The Song of the Trees

In the style of a folk tale with gorgeous paintings full of tiny details. Really lovely colour palette. A very relevant story about...

Nov 10, 2021

The Wolf's Secret

Cannot express how much I love this book. It is sooooo beautifully produced. Fabulous linen feel cover, divine colour palette and...

May 26, 2021

Anzac Day - The New Zealand Story

Anzac Day 2021 has just passed a month ago (April 25th). This book is an important addition to any primary school Anzac collection. ...

May 26, 2021

Who's Going to Bed?

Such a lovely bed time book. There are so many on the market, but I like this one as the approach is a bit different. Perspective...

Mar 28, 2021

Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet

Fun facts about bumblebees. Non-fiction for children jam packed with information, photographs and super cute bee illustrations. ...

Feb 24, 2021

ABIGAIL and the restless raindrop

Another 'Curious girl explores BIG ideas' book. Lovely visuals accompany a gentle story about a raindrop, whilst also explaining larger...

Feb 10, 2021

Hollybee Hope wants a Prickly Coat

You will have guessed by now I am a big fan of New Zealand author and illustrator Deborah Hinde. This picture book was her writing debut...

Jan 22, 2021

LUCY goes to market

There are a ton of alphabet books out there. This is one I'm fond of because it has a simple premise and the language is both varied and...