Cannonball Read 18

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Cat's Cookbook by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

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Another stunning entry into the Acorn Wood Library with Cat’s Cookbook.  This was pre-ordered based on the fun we had with Rabbits Nap, and I have to say we were not disappointed. It would appear to be a family trait that we a) struggle to read the cover and acknowledge the “Lift the flap” notice, and then b) swear in front of a small child when we get to said flaps.  In my dads defence, these things are incredibly stiff in new books and I’m […]

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The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

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In keeping with the spirit of not reading the books ahead of time, I was unaware of the plot before reading The Gruffalo to Tobes.  I need to once again compliment Axel Scheffler on the amazing illustrations as they helped to keep everyone focused on the page. I think I may have mis-judged the book though as there’s a lot of text and for a child under one it probably took too long to read.  In case that was mis-understood I am referring to me […]

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Rabbit's Nap by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

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I have continued to read to my nephew via FaceTime, although at this point, I think it’s more for me than for him.  This time we moved onto Rabbit’s Nap by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, who are probably best known for The Gruffalo which Donaldson wrote and Scheffler illustrated.  It’s a book I’ve yet to read and its on the list for this year as I gave it to Toby for Christmas.  It’s a paperback though and as we’re still struggling with the reading […]



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