There's a baddie running through this book.
Turn the pages, have a look!
There he goes, did you see?
Sound your siren, chase with me.
There's a baddie running through this book is a fast paced book that cries out to be shared with a group of children or one-on-one. The main character is a racoon who oozes charm and cheek, racing through the book stealing things as they go. The other characters join in the chase to try and stop the racoon, not an easy thing when you are quick and nimble - but maybe one last step is a step too far for this slippery little character.
There are loads of concepts here to enjoy with anthropomorphic characters that young children will recognise and connect with, along with some great language to help develop vocabularies with little ones. The book is charming and quirky, and bound to become a firm favourite for younger children who will enjoy the pace and bounce of the story, and older children will enjoy the different characters and enjoy discovering all the little treasures within the illustrations.
A great ANZAC book with the author living in Australia and the illustrator living in New Zealand. Hopefully we will see more collaborations from their two artists as they have made an amazing book.
If you like this book then try:
- Diary of a wombat by Jackie French; illustrated by Bruce Whatley
- This book just ate my dog! by Richard Byrne
- If I had a raptor by George O'Connor
- Barnaby Bennett by Hannah Rainforth; illustrated by Ali Teo
- Elephants cannot dance! by Mo Willems
- Wait! No paint! by Bruce Whately
- I need my monster by Amanda Noll; illustrated by Howard McWilliam
- Giggle, giggle, quack by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Betsy Lewin
- Cushie Butterfield (she's a little cow) by Colin McNaughton
- Don't push the button! by Bill Cotter
Reviewed by Brilla
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