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Mrs Noah's Vegetable Ark (Lion: 2011) provides a lovely twist on an old, old tale for 4-7 year olds. Mrs Noah has always been in the background but this is her story. Noah may have been told by God to take care of his animals but Mrs Noah is an avid, sensible, vegetable gardener who makes her own decision to set to work on taking care of her vegetables ensuring they can withstand the flood. It's quite a funny tale. At first she clearly thinks her husband is quite mad but she soon comes … [Read more...]

Here Comes the Poo Bus – revolting!

Here Comes the Poo Bus This is the story of Uncle Toad who collects the insects for a special trip on his bus of poo. The pictures are detailed disgusting revolting an d tummy churcing. Kids adore them. The sing song repetitive verse appeals to children becasue they can join in and no what's coming and the squelchy, slimy, stniky nature of the book has made … [Read more...]