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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 . . .

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

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...

Jan 22, 2021

ABIGAIL and the birth of the sun

Cannot say enough wonderful things about this book. I love it all - the finish, the colours, the inspired layout and the divinely modern...

Nov 30, 2020

My cat likes to hide in boxes

Such an old favourite - I recently purchased a new copy to replace the one that got dropped in the bath by a small child a few years ago!...

Nov 30, 2020

Waata The Weta

This book has been on my shelf for a wee while. It's a cute adventure story about a fearless Weta finding his way in the world and...

Nov 25, 2020

1.2.3 with New Zealand Rugby

A little book with everything. A numbers book in rhyme & Te Reo Maori about rugby, with a hidden kiwi on every spread. It really ticks...

Nov 24, 2020

The Chimpanzees of Happytown

The absolute favourite book of the youngest boy in the house when he was small. Positively popping with colour, this is a book about joy...

Oct 28, 2020

Macca the Alpaca

The first of quite a series by Matt Cosgrove, I do love Macca the Alpaca. A great story about beating a bully once and for all. The...

Sep 27, 2020

The Perfect Hug

One from the bookshelf. From 2011, a lovely book for toddlers. Bright simple illustrations and easy text - there really is a hug on...