Grand Final Reviews

The Big Sleepover (Ella and Olivia #6) 
​by Yvette Poshoglian

Reviewed by Jonè BGS

This book is about Ella asking her mum to have a sleepover with a best friend, Zoe. Finally her mum said yes. Ella and her sister Olivia had to do chores for the whole week and clean their rooms. Zoe came over to Ella’s house for the sleepover. Then Zoe asked Ella to come with her to her horse riding lessons the next morning. Ella said she would love to come to Zoe‘s horse riding lesson. Ella and Zoe stayed up late and woke Olivia, so Olivia came to join the sleepover. Ella and Zoe had so many lollies and chocolates.  In the morning when Zoe’s dad came, Zoe woke up but Ella was still asleep so Zoe went to horse riding lessons without Ella. When Ella woke up she saw Zoe was gone, Ella was sad that Zoe went to her horse riding lessons without her. Ella had to do chores because her room was full of wrappers and they should not have had lollies.
I recommend this book  for Years 1 to 3.
​I rate this book 10/10.

Billie B. Brown: The Grumpy Neighbour
​by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Jone BGS

This book is about Billie B. Brown playing with a ball in the park but she kicked her ball over the fence into the neighbour’s veggie garden. When she went to ask the lady if she could get the ball back the lady said it had landed in her veggie garden and destroyed her veggies so no. When Billie had her own garden her brother pulled out some plants. She thought about the lady’s veggie garden and then she surprised the lady with a greenhouse for her garden to say sorry. I learnt you should always say sorry. This book is good for Years 2 to 5. I rate this book 9 out of 10.

Aussie Kids: Meet Eve in the Outback
​by Raewyn Caisley

Reviewed by Jone BGS

This book is about Eve and Will exploring the outback. They did chores for grandpa on the farm. Will and Eve saw things like grandpa making tea and the golden hour. Golden hour is the sunset making the sky a golden colour. They also saw all the stars. I recommend this book for Year 1 to Year 3.
I rate this book 10 / 10.

Billie B. Brown: The Deep End by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Jone BGS

This book is about Billie B. Brown having to do swimming lessons but she can’t swim. They were divided into three groups from the best swimmers to the worst swimmers. Billie and Lola were in the group for the worst swimmers.
Billie didn’t understand because Lola was always good at everything. Billie wanted to get to the best group of swimmers so she jumped into the pool but she couldn’t swim so she almost sank to the bottom. The swimming teacher grabbed Billie by the arm and pulled her to the side.
Billy and Lola learnt how to do doggy paddling. Billie told Lola that they should jump into the pool holding hands and start doggy paddling. They practiced and practiced. Soon Billie and Lola could do doggy paddling. I learnt that you should always practice something if you want to get good at it.
I think this book is good for Year 1 and Year 2.
I rate this book 10 / 10.

Golden Retrievers and Other Sporting Dogs
​by Robert N. Knight

Reviewed by Jonè BGS

This book is full of Golden Retriever information like; is a Golden Retriever the dog for you? Should you get a puppy or an older Golden Retriever? There is also other information about sporting dogs and when the first Golden Retriever was discovered, how to know if your Golden Retriever is healthy or sick,  rescuing Golden Retrievers,  clubs and more. This book is for people who are wanting to get a Golden Retriever.
​I rate this book 10 / 10.

Billie B. Brown: The Second-best Friend by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Jonè BGS
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This book is about Billie bringing scented pens to school that Jack gave to her for her birthday. After lunch Rebecca had a pony and Billie really wanted the pony. Billie gave Rebecca her scented pens and Rebecca gave Billy the pony. Billy went home with Rebecca instead of Jack. Billie and Rebecca had cupcakes. Billy started to feel sick so Rebecca‘s mum told Billie to get her stuff. Billy asked to get her pen back and she got a extra cupcake. In the car she started to feel better. She unwrapped the cupcake and thought that Jack would like it.
This book is for Year One to Year Three.
I rate this book 10/10.

Awesome LEGO Creations with Bricks You Already Have by Sarah Dees

Reviewed by Jonè BGS

This book is about eight different style of ways to build Legos like robot lab, world of nights and dragons, cars, trucks and much more. There is also cool stuff you can build like a candy dispenser and a zooming marble run. I like Legos for celebrations like a Christmas tree and a Easter basket.  And lastly Games you can play in real life. This book is for people that want to build Lego.
​I rate this book 10/ 10.

​​Billie B. Brown: The Missing Tooth by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Jonè BGS

This book is about Billie having a wobbly tooth. Every morning Billie wiggled and wiggled her tooth. Billy went to school and played soccer. Billie fell on the concrete and hurt herself. The teacher came to help Billie get up. Billie looked on the ground and saw something white and sparkly. It was her tooth! She was so excited. After school Billie put the tooth under her pillow and went to bed. The next morning Billie looked under her pillow and there was money. Billie was excited that the tooth fairy came. This book is a for Years 1 - 3.
I will rate this book 10 / 10.

Billie B. Brown: The Big Sister by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Joné BGS
 
This book is about Billie’s mum having a baby. Billie wanted to give Fred, the teddy, to the baby. Billie and Jack were playing mummies and daddies. They got bored and played soccer and left Mr Fred to watch. Then it started to rain and Billie went inside without Mr Fred. Billie had to stay at Jack’s house when Billie‘s mum went to the hospital. Then the next morning Billie got to see her baby brother. When Billie got home she found Mr Fred. Mr Fred was wet so she got her baby brother a new Teddy. Noah was so happy.
This book is a for Year 1 to Year 3.
I rate this book 10 / 10.

Billie B Brown: The Little Lie by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Jonè BGS

This book is about Billie and Jack playing hunters. Billie shoot arrows into the sky then the arrows lands on the shed roof. Billie only had one arrow left then Jack said they had to play something else but Billie wanted to play hunters. Billie climbed the fence to get the arrows but she fell off.  Billie went to the hospital to get an x-ray. Her arm was broken and she had to get a sling and a plaster cast. Billie went to school but made up lies about saving her brother and breaking her arm. Jack got mad and walked off. Billie went and told the class the truth about breaking her arm.
I think this book is good for Prep to Year Three.
​I rate this book 10/f 10.