Children's book review - Doctoroo! and the case of the Hacking Hippo by Dr. Rachel B. Wellner

 

Hilda Hippo, the famous opera singer, has invited Dr. Marsha Roo and her friends to a concert at the Sydney Opera House. They are enjoying the performance when Hilda Hippo starts to cough. Luckily with Doctoroo in the audience, she has quick medical advice. Hilda has been feeling poorly for some time. She has days when she feels well and days when she is really sick. Why does Hilda's mud bath make Terence Toad feel hungry? Which of the animals falls asleep before the performance starts? Moreover, what is making Hilda Hippo ill, and will Dr. Marsha Roo be able to cure her? Read Doctoroo & the Case of the Hacking Hippo by Dr. Rachel Wellner to discover the answers to these questions and many more.

Doctoroo! & the Case of the Hacking Hippo is filled with exciting things for young children to learn about. From how long it took to build the Sydney Opera House to how mold can make you ill. Some of the book is written in rhyme which is a lovely way to introduce young children to poetry. I particularly loved the illustrations, which are bright and fun and will help children follow the story. The animals are all wearing clothes but still look like wild animals would look; this introduces another area of learning, and children will enjoy talking about the characters. Some of the pictures will make small children laugh, especially one of the nasty germs having a party.

I liked everything about Doctoroo! & the Case of the Hacking Hippo. The story is easy to follow but very educational and will be a fun way for young children to learn. The book was well-edited, with no errors in spelling or grammar. 

I recommend Doctoroo! & the Case of the Hacking Hippo by Dr. Rachel Wellner to parents and teachers of young children. This is a book that grown-ups will enjoy reading to younger children, and school-age children up to eight years will enjoy reading by themselves. There are lots of opportunities within the book to enhance learning. 

I rate Doctoroo! & the Case of the Hacking Hippo by Dr. Rachel Wellner a well-deserved 5 out of 5 stars. It is a delightful and engaging book that children will learn from while having fun. The illustrations are fantastic and enhance the reading experience!

I want to thank Rachel Wellner for a copy Doctoroo and the case of the Hacking Hippo in exchange for my honest and impartial review. You can see more of my reviews here http://onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-tara-d-morgan.html

Children's Book Review - Doctor Roo and the Case of the Red Hot Hawaiians by Rachel B. Wellner

Marsha Roo is a kangaroo with magical powers in her pouch, which turn her into a Doctoroo. One day Marsha is in Australia playing on the beach with her friends Kirby Koala, Terence Toad, and Louie Llama when she gets a text message asking her for help at the Big Dance Festival in Hawaii. Luckily Doctoroo is a good pilot, and after a long journey, they arrive safely at the festival grounds. Everywhere Doctoroo looks, she sees groups of animal dancers practicing for the event. Why do Doctoroo and her friends climb a volcano? What is a RED-HOT Hawaiian? Moreover, why has Gertie Goose texted Dr. Marsha Roo to come to Hawaii? Read Doctoroo & the Case of the Red Hot Hawaiians by Dr. Rachel B. Wellner to discover the answers to these questions and many more.

I like the way this is a very modern children's story. Doctoroo has a mobile phone and receives text messages on it, and during the story, the animal friends take selfies of themselves. Doctoroo and the Case of the Red Hot Hawaiians is a beautiful book filled with exciting pictures, and young children will learn a lot about volcanoes, rainforests, allergies, plants, and more while reading this fun and educational book. A sweet rhyme also teaches children about applying sunblock in the sun. This is a great way to introduce youngsters to the joy of poetry.

I recommend that Doctoroo and the Case of the Red Hot Hawaiians by Dr. Rachel B. Wellner is read to young children who will love the colorful pictures and enjoy the story. Older children up to eight years old will enjoy reading this story to themselves. There is lots of educational material that will help children learn in a fun way. I loved when the animal friends questioned a banana spider. Example from page sixteen 'He replies, "I don't bite young pigs. I don't bite old pigs. I don't bite any pigs. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some web design to take care of."' This made me laugh, and parents and teachers will also have fun reading the story.

I disliked nothing about Doctoroo and the Case of the Red Hot Hawaiians . It is a delightful book that teaches young children in a fun and friendly way. The book had no grammar or spelling errors and was well-edited. 

I rate Doctoroo and the Case of the Red Hot Hawaiians by Dr. Rachel B. Wellner 5 out of 5 stars. The book will delight young children, teachers, and parents. It is engaging, and children will learn from it while having fun. The pictures are wonderful and enrich the reading experience!

I want to thank Rachel B. Wellner for a copy of Doctor Roo and the Case of the Red hot Hawaiians in exchange for my honest and impartial review. You can see more of my reviews here http://onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-tara-d-morgan.html

Children's book review - Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R. F. Kristi

 

Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi begins one Sunday morning. Inca, the Siberian cat, and head of the detective agency, has gathered with her friends to admire a magnificent Siberian tiger painting. It has been purchased by Solo, the owner of the mansion, and the tiny cottage where Inca, her animal family, and their human mom, Missy, live. Later that day, Inca's ears prick up when she hears Missy telling Solo that she has been chosen to judge a prestigious patisserie competition in South Korea. Missy is an award-winning cheese maker. Moreover, the organizers will arrange a special event to introduce Missy's new cheese creation. All the animals have passports and are very excited to hear they will be going too. Solo and his dog Terrance are also joining them on the trip. When the family and friends arrive at Incheon airport, they are met by Mr Ye-Jun, their tour guide. Missy is pleased to hear that he will also be their translator. Mr Ye-Jun is a sad man, and when Inca and her detectives hear it is because he cannot see his sister in North Korea, they devise a plan to reunite the siblings. Who is Enzo, and why do Missy and her pets hate him? What does Missy find is missing when they arrive at the airport? Furthermore, do the cat detectives succeed in their mission?
 

Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is the eighth book in the Cat Detectives series. However it is unnecessary to have read the rest of the books. R.F Kristi has spent some time researching the different types of animals and has put much work into making the story entertaining and, at the same time, educational. Children will love learning about the types of animals, Korean culture, and the divisions between North and South Korea. I was pleased to see a family tree at the beginning of the book, which details which cats belong to Missy. There is also a page with pictures of all Inca and Company detective agency members with some background information.

My one dislike was the use of baby words. For example, on page thirty-one, "Terrance had transformed from a mild-mannered gentlemanly doggy to a fierce snarling Terrance."

I recommend this book to younger children who enjoy mystery stories featuring animals and can read by themselves. It would also be an excellent book for parents to read to their younger children.

There were a couple of grammar errors but not enough to stop me from rating Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi 5 out of 5 stars. This is a delightful book that entertains while also educating young children. I look forward to reading this series to my granddaughter when she is old enough to enjoy it!

 

Thank you to R. F. Kristi for a free copy of this book in exchange for an impartial review.