Great reviews

The Seeds of Friendship by Michael Foreman

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
My best friend in England gave me this book when I moved to Australia.  It’s about a boy called Adam and he feels alone in the new city.  He misses where he used to live and thinks the new place is cold, grey and empty.  He’s too shy to say hello, until it starts snowing and he makes a snowman with some new children, they become his friends.  At school Adam’s favourite place is a small garden, his teacher gave him some seeds to plant at home in window boxes. He doesn’t see a grey world anymore but a city of gardens.
​I recommend it for Grade 1 - Grade 4 and give it 8/10.

Hot Dog 5: Camping Time by Anh Do

Reviewed by Cooper CLPS
Hotdog and his friends are at Rainbow Island. Kev’s mum is a doctor on Rainbow Island. They go camping and otters give a warning... will they understand the otters or will they be in danger? You will need to read the book to find out.

Cheeky Little Kittens by Adrian Rees

Reviewed by ​Piers W. APS
This is a funny book. It’s about two little kittens called Gus and Gally who are going outside for the first time.  There are lots of new things for them to see and some unexpected surprises too.  This book is my third favourite book I have read so far.
​I recommend it for Kinder - Grade 2 and give it 8/10.

Jumping Jack Rabbit by Alan Durant

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
Jack could not stop jumping. His routine he had wrote on the piece of paper had to include jumping.
I rate this book 4/10 because it was too easy.
I recommend this book for ages 4-6.

One Woolly Wombat by Kerry Argent

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book has Australian animals and numbers on every page. I enjoyed reading it to my little sister.
​I recommend it for Kinder - Grade 2 and give it 8/10.

Awful Auntie by David Walliams

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
Once again, a marvellous book by David Walliams, this book is called Awful Auntie. It's about a woman named Stella Saxby who is the heir to Saxby Hall. The problem is Aunt Alberta and her massive owl will not stop trying to get Stella's prized possession from her. Read the book yourself to see if awful Aunt Alberta's plan works.
I liked this book and I would recommend this book for all ages

Emily Loves to Bounce by Stephen Michael King

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about a girl named Emily and she loves to bounce. The only thing she does is bounce, no matter what, she will bounce.
​I recommend this book for Kinder - Grade 2 and give it 8/10.

Baa Baa Smart Sheep by Mark and Rowan Sommerset

Reviewed by Abbey B. APS
I like this book because Baa Baa made the turkey eat POO! It's a very funny book to read. And if someone ever says that it’s smart tablets DO NOT EAT THEM!
I recommend this book for all ages.
I rate this book 8/10.

​Owl Babies by Martin Waddell

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about three baby owls that live in a tree trunk. One night when they woke up their mum wasn’t there, they thought she was missing and got very upset.  It turns out mum was hunting for food. This is a really nice book to read and it’s my second favourite book I’ve read so far.  I recommend it for all ages and give it 9/10.

A Forest by Marc Martin

Reviewed by Gianna APS
A Forest is about a forest that humans destroy and the environment is super bad. There is a message for readers that you shouldn't support what we are doing to the environment now and we have to protect our environment for the future.
I rate this book 5/10 because I found it a bit simple to read but I think the message was important.
I recommend this book for kids from Grade Prep to Grade 2.

I Love You as Big as the World by David Van Buren

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about two bears, mummy bear and baby bear and they love each other very much.  Their love is so big it’s the size of the world. I give this book 8/10 and recommend it for Grade 1 - Grade 3.

George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
This book is about a little boy named George whose grandma isn't extremely nice and has some pretty questionable opinions. One day when George was sitting at the table he started thinking about how much he hated his grandmother, he suddenly thought that he had to do something about her. So, he made a special homemade medicine, he put so many disgusting ingredients into it. Check out what happens when he gives her his marvellous medicine.
​I loved this book therefore I rate it 10/10.

Harry And the Dinosaurs Go Wild by Ian Whybrow

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about a boy called Harry and he goes to the safari park. While he’s there he discovers some animals are in danger of becoming extinct and he wants to save them.
I recommend it for Grades 1-4 and give it 8/10.

Pig the Star by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Eve S. APS
This book is funny. This book is about a dog that wants all attention and his friend Trevor. I think this book is funny and different. I love this book.
I would give this 8/10 and give this to ages 3+.

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
Pig the pug is obsessed with attention and he is also a massive show-off. But once another superstar arrives at the photo shoot Pig gets very annoyed and anxious.
Read the book yourself to uncover what happens.
I had a lot of laughs while reading this hilarious book that's why I would rate it 8/10.

Shout, Daisy, Shout by Jane Simmons

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about a duckling called Daisy, who is very loud all of the time. One day she goes with mummy duck to find bread, but all of the other ducks also turn up to find the bread. There’s lots of shoving and diving and Daisy loses her mummy. She shouts MAMMA in her loudest voice, everything went quiet and she found mummy duck through the crowd.  Daisy to the rescue!
I give this book 7/10 and recommend it for Kinder - Grade 2.

The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire #3)
​by Tui T. Sutherland

Reviewed by Eliza CLPS
Glory is a sarcastic dragonet of destiny; great at looking and acting, as well as lazy and stupid. She will do anything for her tribe. But when RainWings start to go missing and the RainWing Queen won’t do anything to help, it’s up to Glory and her friends to save them. I love all the detail put into the story from Tsunami’s thoughts to Glory’s.
I give this book a ten out of ten.

I’ve Lost My Kisses by Trudie Trewin

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about a cow named Matilda, she has lost her kisses and she wants them back before her Poppa comes to stay. Her mum tells her that her kisses will be there when she needs them, but Matilda searches everywhere trying to find them. When they go to pick up Poppa at the airport Matilda is very miserable, until she hears her Poppa say, “Where’s my big smoocheroo?” Matilda feels like bursting as she fills up with kisses, just exactly when she needed them.
I give this book 8/10 and recommend it for Grades 1-3.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K Rowling

Reviewed by Kaelan P. CLPS
I liked this book because it is, like all other Harry Potter books, exciting and suspenseful. Dumbledore's wand hand is blackened but he does not reveal why... Harry is being educated about the Dark Lord's past... so he can survive.
​I think it is for ages 7 and over.
I give it a 10/10

The Rainbow Machine by Roderick Hunt

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about five children who have a magic key and go on an adventure. The key takes them to a rainbow making machine, everyone takes it in turns to press the button and makes a rainbow.  When one of the children called Nadim has his turn it doesn’t make a rainbow, instead it turns the whole sky red. The rainbow making machine has to bleach the sky, the sky and the sun turn white, suddenly the magic key begins to glow, and the sky turns back to blue and the sun yellow.
I give it 8/10 and recommend it for Grades 2-4.

The Big Book of Billie by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Stacey C. CLPS
Meet Billie B Brown. She has black hair, messy pigtails and a big personality. Join Billie B Brown in 10 enjoyable stories. From the bad butterfly to the big sister you can get to know lots about Billie’s life - ups and downs. Jack is Billie’s best friend. He loves dinosaur hunting, making cubbies out of sticks and leaves and salami sandwiches (Billie prefers banana).
I am 90% sure that you will love this book.
I give this book 10/10. It’s the best.

Reviewed by Charlotte C. CLPS
People who might need a friend will enjoy this book. I give it 7/10.

Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
Dog Man is the first book in the series.  Itâ’s about a dog with a human body, he solves mysteries and catches evildoers. One day Petey the evil cat captured all of the dogs. 
​I give this book 8/10 and recommend it for Grade 1-3.

Dog Man: Unleashed by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This is the second book in the Dog Man series. It’s about a dog that tries to solve mysteries.  “Chief” the police officer got given a robot fish for his birthday, he named him Fishy. One day Fishy the robot fish was wearing a purple cape and a cardboard box as a disguise and was stealing from the bank and the museum. Chief, the police officer in charge, stayed at base while Dog Man went to solve the mystery and catch Fishy.
I give this book 8/10 and recommend it for Grades 1-4.

Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by ​Piers W. APS
This is the fourth book in the Dog Man series of books.  In this book the evil cat Petey dresses up as an old lady because he wants to trick someone into going around to his house. On the way to evil Petey’s house they stop, and the person being tricked realises it’s not an old lady so runs off back home to Dog Man.
I recommend it for Grades 1-3 and give it 8/10.

Dog Man: Brawl of The Wild by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This is the sixth book in this series and is about Dog Man saving the night by defeating Phil the Taco Monster. This book is really funny, especially the last few pages.
I give this book 8/10 and recommend it for Grades 2-4.

Captain Kangaroo and The Big Bush Bash
​by Mandy Foot

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about Captain Kangaroo and how he organises the Vintage Outback Race. There are lots of Australian animals competing in the race, there are koalas, wombats, emus, pelicans and echidnas. Everyone starts their engines and the racers are off. Captain Kangaroo thanks the racers for helping those in need along the way but then overtakes the pack. They arrive at Broken Hill but who was in first place?
I give it 9/10 and recommend it for Grades 1-3.

Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Keely CLPS
If you wonder how the book finishes, you should read it.