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Advantages: Simple yet clever writing, morals to be found in each story
Disadvantages: None of note

○ Back-to-Front Benjy ○ "Maggie and Bill Butterworth thought that Benjy, as he was now known, was the most extraordinary baby ever. They never dreamt what was to come!" The meeting of Maggie Mills and Bill Butterworth was not so unusual, the travelled into work on the same train in the same compartment day in day out. As they both sat with their backs to the engine they gradually got to know each other - and each secretly saw their ...
...a little concerned! Could Benjys` back-to-front behaviour be down to them? And what on earth would happen when he had to start school? Back-to-front-Benjy is the main story of this compilation and the fun shines through, a simple idea is taken on an amusing journey thanks to the author Dick King-Smith. You can almost feel the parent's exasperation as they realise their son is not like other children, and the fact that they don't have a clue what ... Read review

Advantages: Simple book with lovely bright pictures
Disadvantages: None that I can think of

The Book This book is called "Busy Babies Go Swimming". The RRP is £3.99 but if you shop around you can get it much cheaper. It is from a range of books by Practical Parenting. Practical Parenting = Practical Parenting claim to be the UK's "most trusted and best read authority in all areas of pregnancy, birth, babies and preschoolers". They product a monthly magazine which is full of advice and information for parents ...
...is slightly sexist as although it is called Practical Parenting it says that it helps solves all the worries and problems that a "mum or mum-to-be" might have, so no mention of the dads or dads-to-be. Their books are designed with 4 aims which are stated on the back cover of the book and are as follows :- " Be fun to share together Stimulate imagination Develop understanding through words and pictures Encourage an early love of books and learning" ... Read review

Advantages: Bright pictures, nursery rhymes
Disadvantages: None

This book is called "Busy Babies Go To The Gym", I bought it along with several other books from the Book People a while ago. I can't actually remember what I paid for them but I think it worked out at around £1 a book. The normal RRP is £3.99. I like to be organised and have a selection of books to give as presents to friends children. The book is from a range by Practical Parenting. Practical Parenting = Practical Parenting claim ...
...in all areas of pregnacy, birth, babies and preschoolers". They produce a monthly magazine which is full of advice and information for parents or parents to be. I did notice however it is slightly sexist as although it is called Practical Parenting it says that it helps solves all the worries and problems that a "mum or mum-to-be" might have, so no mention of the dads or dads-to-be. Their books are designed with 4 aims which are stated on the back ... Read review

Advantages: complex characters; interesting city; interesting ideas
Disadvantages: events slightly too signposted in advance

The second book in the 'Wind on Fire' series starts from a less familiar perspective and situation than its predecessor, 'The Wind Singer', which may be why I didn't feel as immediately engaged in the plot. Five years have passed since Kestrel and Bowman Hath rescued the city of Aramanth from the power of the Morah and although life has become more equal, the city is weaker and its citizens less focused. This leaves them ripe for plunder by Ortiz ...
...is only equaled by his pride in his skills. His brisk and merciless attack on the city means the Manth people are enslaved once more and begin the long trek to reach the Mastery, a strange world that revolves around the Master, who, like many despots, believes that he enslaves people for their own good. In the haste, Kestrel is left behind in the dying city, but soon embarks upon a quest to find her people and avenge them by destroying their captor. ... Read review

Advantages: A gripping tale
Disadvantages: it's literally gripping, you'll hate being disturbed

...and down comes the word GOLEM and they are tossed into a game. They go separate ways, Mr. Mullins tries the left doors when Majid chooses the right, now they both are in the adventure but before they get too far the game uninstalls and then they resume their chat and lives. But Majid's class mate, Aisha, has recently seen blue smoke filling out of the cracks in Majid's front door, and when Majid is forced down to the basement, there is this massive ...
...Mr. Mullins get his dream golem (Natasha) to come through the computer and will Majid notice that Mr. Mullins is staring at Natasha weirdly? And what is this mysterious blue smoke? These are the questions that are still in my head and I'll never find these things out until I've finished the second book. As soon as you start reading this book you can't loosen your grip on the book, you can't stand up as you are literally glued to the seat, if dinner's ... Read review