September 2017, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 32 pages, Hardback, Review copy
Summary from Quarto
Every year when Moonlight Pond freezes over, a talent contest takes
place deep in the woods. Ducks dance, mice perform… But there is one
animal that never competes. Toad watches the talent show from behind his
rock, careful to keep himself hidden. Because Toad doesn't have a
special talent--or so he thinks! When Toad is finally discovered, he
slips on the icy pond and realises he does have an incredible talent..
Nayu's thoughts
While I don't
watch talent shows, I'm all for everyone finding their talent(s), as
even those like toad who think they are no good have a skill they can
discover, develop, and enjoy. I loved the variety of performances,
with the duck (or chicken? Can't quite remember) being my favourite
because the little ducks (or chicks) were super cute.
That was much needed because the snake, a
creature I really don't like had 2 whole pages for activity! I
gingerly glanced at the page and quickly turned it over, because seeing so
many snakes (same snake doing different things) gave me the heebie
geebies. That aside I like the passion all the animals have - even toad
when he was winging it! I like that someone
noticed he hadn't performed, and he found his skill literally by
accident.
I'd love more books about toad and his friends because it seems
like they've plenty of stories tell! Minus the snake the
illustrations are fun and the story is exciting, and those who watch
talent shows will recognise a familiar style to the story. Do you know your talents?
Find out more on Richard's website.
Suggested read
Another friend themed read is Badger and the Great Rescue by Suzanne Chiew and Caroline Pedler (Children's, Picture book, 10E/10E, short 'n' sweet review)
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