Greenaway Shortlist – reviewed by Wallyford Primary

Wolf Won’t Bite! by Emily Gavett 

Three cheeky little circus pigs make a wild wolf jump through hoops (literally), endure feats of astounding derring-do, and even withstand perilous games of dress-up. Safe in the thought that “Wolf Won’t Bite!” they even put their heads between his jaws . . . but can you push a wolf too far?

P3/4: ” Funny and short” “Not the best for our age but recommended for Nursery, P1 and P2″.

There are no cats in this book by Viviane Schwarz

Our furry friends from There Are Cats in This Book – Tiny, Moonpie and André – have returned, and this time they are filled with the spirit of adventure – they are off to see the world! They have their suitcases packed and are ready to set off – but they can’t seem to get out of the book. They try pushing their way out, and jumping their way out but nothing works. Finally they decide to WISH themselves out and they are going to need your help!
 
P2/3 “Think this book is really funny and good. AMAZING!”

P3/4: “It was long,  funny, silly, good, amazing – really involved us as readers – weird and wonderful” “would have liked it to have dogs” “Liked the ‘wishing’ part”

The Gift by Carol Anne Duffy (author) and Rob Ryan (illustrator)

The exceptional talents of Carol Ann Duffy and papercut artist Rob Ryan combine to present the story of a girl’s journey through life and the desires that shape it. The Gift portrays the cycle of life in a subtle, accessible way while exploring themes of birth, death, love and the importance of family and friends. 

P3/4 “Strange – gave goosepimples. Unusual story in a good way”

“Lots of pages – fantastic – took you through her life”

“Spooky story – scary when the woman disappeared”

“Good – Good ending”

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