Resource Reviews Granny McFlitter: The Knit Before Christmas Written by Heather Haylock Illustrated by Lael Chrisholm Picture Puffin; RRP: $19.99 Paperback Granny McFlitter: The Knit Before Christmas is a fantastic edition to your Christmas collection and will be loved by all with its clever wordplay and rhyming text offering a fun ‘Kiwi’ version of Twas the Night Before Christmas. This time Granny McFlitter is back to save Christmas at the zoo, one lightning-quick stitch at a time after the animal stockings have been unravelled. With Santa arriving any moment, the zookeepers call on the champion knitter for a Christmas Eve miracle! Along with the delightful text are the bright and animated illustrations offering lots to look at on each page. For tamariki 3+. Have You Seen Tomorrow? By Kyle Mewburn Illustrated by Laura Bee Picture Puffin; RRP: $19.99 Paperback With such a focus these days on being mindful and living in the present Have You Seen Tomorrow offers tamariki some contemplation and understanding of what these words can mean in this contemporary fable about a rabbit who can’t wait for ‘tomorrow’ but who discovers through friends how wonderful ‘today’ can be if you just take your time to be present in the moment. The wistful and detailed illustrations are a perfect match with the dreamlike text. For tamariki 3+. Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas Puffin; RRP: $24.00 Board Book Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family and count down the 12 days of Christmas. A gorgeous tabbed board book for kids of all ages. The Tale of the Tiny Man By Barbro Lindgren Illustrated by Eva Eriksson Gecko Press; RRP: $29.99 Hardback This book is a much-loved and touching children’s story from Sweden and a perfect book to explore learning how to make and share friends, have more than one friend, the feelings of being left out and developing understanding of group dynamics. The main protagonist, an old man, is lonely until a dog enters his life, and all is well until the dog makes another friend! This emotional story will pull at the adult’s heartstrings, but also allows for discussions with children about loneliness, empathy, self-worth and prejudice. The delightful illustrations portray the story’s emotions with expertise and grace. A book for children 4+ (due to the wordy text). December 2022 { 38 }
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