AUTHOR: Zoe Wheeler
PUBLISHED BY: Olympia Books
This is a contemporary story of a
young boy who has a mummy, a step mummy and a daddy; as blended families are
becoming more of a norm nowadays this story will be relevant to a lot of
youngsters.
I was drawn to the book by the vibrant
illustrations on the front cover and the brightly coloured illustrations inside
which bring the story to life; the images really catch the eye and tell the
story very well.
This is a very enjoyable read for
early readers about a little boy and the magical lead up to Christmas. There
are so many exciting things to do at Christmastime and Joshua is lucky enough
to do them all twice.
It is a beautiful story of
strength, love, family, and how one little boy found the power to be brave in
this big, wide, modern world.
It is relatable, well-written and
fabulously illustrated with very amusing pictures which children will get lost
in.
The book’s compact size makes it
manageable for a child with small hands to hold. Plus, it has easy to slide pages which make
it easier for small hands eagerly wanting to turn over to the next part of the
story to handle. An added bonus is the
wipe-clean front and back covers, ideal for parents reading the story to
children with sticky fingers.
This is a delightful book for parents
and grandparents to read to their children and grandchildren during the build-up to Christmas, especially if they are in the same situation as Joshua; it’s
also perfect for a Christmas Eve box.
The story is quick-paced and fun;
ideal for young readers who will love the Superhero theme.
Reviewer - Anne Pritchard
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