Wanda and the Alien Go Camping by Sue Hendra, Children's, Picture book, 10E/10E

 

July 2014, Red Fox, 32 pages, Paperback, Review copy 

Themes: friendship, camping, visiting places, 

Summary from Random House Children's Publishers

Wanda wants to take the Alien camping but - OH NO- it's raining! The Alien takes Wanda to his planet - he finds somewhere beautiful, he finds somewhere with wildlife and he finds somewhere just right... but these places aren't quite what Wanda was thinking... will they find somewhere that's perfect for both of them?

Wanda wants to take the Alien camping but - OH NO- it's raining! The Alien takes Wanda to his planet - he finds somewhere beautiful, he finds somewhere with wildlife and he finds somewhere just right... but these places aren't quite what Wanda was thinking... will they find somewhere that's perfect for both of them?
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Nayu's thoughts

Having witnessed Wanda and Alien's first meeting (see Suggested Reads) I was eager to see what happened when they went camping. It was interesting seeing what they needed to take with them. What was more fascinating was that the duo didn't stay in Wanda's world, as I'd expected, but went to Alien's world, which was more than a little alien to Wanda. There were still bright colours on every page, and you could see Wanda being a bit unsure at everything being so different. I think that this gave Wanda a feel for what Alien experienced when her friends initially weren't nice to Alien in book 1. The camping trip doesn't go according to plan, but the two friends learn what is normal for each other isn't normal to the other, but despite this they still have fun!

Find out more on Sue's website. 

Suggested read

Be sure to check out book 1, Wanda and the Alien (Children's, Picture book, 10E/10E)