by KittyCat on July 22, 2009
I was delighted to find this book among the shelves of the library especially as I’ve been seeing it at Borders bookshop since God knows when!
It costs a whopping RM35 I couldn’t bear to buy the book even though it’s a classic. Reading this book with my toddler, I know understand why this book, which [...]
by KittyCat on May 21, 2009
“Sadie’s Sore Throat” was the third Dr. Hippo book my toddler picked up after reading “The Little Elephant with the Big Earache” and The Moose with Loose Poops.
I think he was attracted by the brightly illustrated cover (by Katy Bratun) and the three giraffes (or gee-wuffs).
The story of “Sadie’s Sore Throat” begins with little [...]
by KittyCat on May 5, 2009
Last week, when Lucas returned from preschool, I told him that the postman had a “present” for him.
Of course, he couldn’t wait to open the box and was *really excited* when he saw these 4 books:
Katie Caught a Cold,
Sadie’s Sore Throat
Peeper has a Fever and
The Little Elephant with the Big Earache
The Moose with Loose [...]
by KittyCat on April 10, 2009
Kids who grew up watching Laura, Mary, baby Carrie and their Ma, Caroline and Pa, Charles of the 1980s TV series “The Little House on the Prairie” starring Melissa Gilbert will definitely enjoy reading this book, written by Laura herself.
I bought this full-colour collector’s edition from Borders at RM32.90 – a treasure because almost every [...]
by KittyCat on January 17, 2009
I won this book from Angeleyes’ giveaway last year and received the book and Harambe the hippo plush toy for Christmas! Thank you for hosting the contest
“Sikulu and Harambe: By The Zambezi River” is an African version of the Good Samaritan Story where two animals, a spider (Sikulu) and a hippo (Harambe) are [...]
by KittyCat on January 11, 2009
Tales of Besty May by Enid Blyton is one of my first storybooks when I was about 9 years old (I started reading late).
It’s the perfect book to start off little girls on Enid Blyton’s collection as Betsy May is around 5-6 years old and this book contains 20 stories about her adventures.
I loved reading [...]
by KittyCat on December 6, 2008
Being stuck in China with little access to affordable English books has made me appreciate e-books!
Here’s another nice read from the Philippines for preschool or primary-age children. “The Black Kitten” is about a highly-innovative kitten who discovers the power of public speaking.
I enjoyed reading this book because the storyline was entertaining (and funny), the illustrations [...]
by KittyCat on November 13, 2008
Teen aged girls who love “Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”, “Chronicles of Narnia” and “Stardust” will LOVE “Ariel’s Journey” as the book combines the love of horses, adventure, fantasy, romance and the trials of teenage life in one power-packed read.
Five very different young women sent to the woods to learn about Icelandic [...]