I wish I could ROAR by Tiziana Bendall-Brunello and John Bendall-Brunello

Review by The Mole

Little Lion can't roar like his parents or his brothers and sisters but with the help of a new friend can he master this trick?

Dealing with a lack of self-confidence is always a tricky business and this story provides a mechanism to assist with this task.

The book colourful action pictures that are their own entertainment. At the back there are parents' and teachers' notes to help get the message over as can be found in the books published by QED, but sometimes it's important to remember that children need downtime from constant education and need a pretty picture book with a fun story, particularly one they can share and enjoy with their parents and join in with the sounds and actions - and this book is just such a book.

Publisher - QED Publishing
Genre - Children's, Picture Book 

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The Wishing Stone by Steve Smallman and Rebecca Elliot

Review by The Mole

Armadillo has no friends but wants to make some so when he hears people wishing he decides to help them out.

Another colourful picture book from QED with lots of action and an important message about making friends and one that, when shared with a parent, may have the child joining in in a pantomime like fashion. Fun and laughter while learning - the best way.

Once again with notes for parents and teachers on the subject of making friends at the back of the book to suggest how the book can be used to maximum effect.

Publisher - QED Publishing
Genre - Children's, Picture Book 

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