A well-produced activity book that will appeal to early readers who also like to colour and draw. With clear, easy to read font, and bright, colourful illustrations, children will be encouraged to participate both in the reading and the suggested activities. I did find one or two of the rhyming couplets a little distracting, ie ‘whirl’ to pair with ‘squirrel’. I’m certain it must be a pronunciation issue that doesn’t translate well from the US into English. Also the price is a little high for an ‘activity’ book and for pocket money budgets. Those issues apart, this book ticks all other boxes, and leaves pages blank at the rear to encourage free drawing/colouring as the child becomes more confident. A nice gift, or one to keep in the cupboard for when the grandchildren visit. I award 3 stars.
By Deb Barwick
