A Gold Star for George by Alice Hemming has received an excellent review from the popular book review site – The Book Bag.
Zoe Page reviewed the second George the Giraffe and Friends book and gave the lovely George 4 and a half beautiful gold stars!
“George the Giraffe is a lovable chappie, that much is evident from the start. He’s smart too, both in brains and attire (spotted bow tie being every day wear if you’re George).Â
This is a fun book with a friendly story and some colourful, happy illustrations to see you through. The whole gang deserve a mention, because they’re all so beautifully drawn that they just hop right off the page at you. The zoo looks like a super cheerful place too, and you won’t be left trying to bat away any awkward questions about nasty, cramped enclosures for the animals.
It is a lovely book about being happy for your friends’ successes and not being a sore loser, even when losing hurts a little. The focus is on being a nice, helpful person, and doing so is ultimately rewarded here which is a nice lesson, especially because it shows that sometimes you might not win but you are still very much appreciated. It’s about accepting that sometimes your best is not as good as someone else’s best, and that’s okay: everyone has different talents and skills to be valued and appreciated.
This book is easy to read but there’s a fair bit of text too, so it’s good for sharing together and working on language skills.”
Read the full review here.
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