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Jean Little: Yoko learns to read (2012, Disney-Hyperion Books)

Despite the doubts of some classmates and her native-born Japanese mother's inability to read English, …

Review of 'Yoko learns to read' on 'Goodreads'

This book was ideal for reading aloud to my daughter, who is 5 years old and learning to read herself. The illustrations are very sweet, and the story is easy for children to relate to, even if they aren't Japanese cats. A good way to show children that learning to read takes a little time and courage.

Glenda Millard: Lightning Jack (2012)

Review of 'Lightning Jack' on 'Goodreads'

Evocative prose and illustrations, very reminiscent of Banjo Patterson's The Man From Snowy River. My five year old daughter needed quite a few of the words explained to her, but she enjoyed the adventures of Sam Tully and Lightning Jack.

Review of "Isabella's Bed" on 'Goodreads'

My daughter was quite enchanted by this story and the illustrations. I found it a little awkward to read aloud, unlike Alison Lester's many other wonderful books. The ending was a little... simple?

Nick Sharratt: Shark in the Dark (Paperback, 2010, David Fickling Books, David Fickling)

Review of 'Shark in the Dark' on 'Goodreads'

The glow-in-the-dark pictures in this book are a cute gimmick, but I was a bit disappointed to tell the truth. To see the glow effect you need to turn off the lights, and then you can't read the story. The text and more of the illustrations (even just the outlines) need to glow too, so we can read it in the dark!