Elizabeth Rose
on Parade by
Jaquelyn Muller, illustrated by Kathryn Zammit (Jaquelyn Muller Books)
HC RRP $24.95
ISBN 9780646921266
Reviewed by Anastasia Gonis
Following I
Love You 5 Lollipops, Elizabeth Rose and her extraordinary and talented
family are back again with more circus entertainment on parade. The delicate
watercolour illustrations, superb cover and end pages by Kathryn Zammit, add to
the elegance that is this ensemble’s trademark. There are also additional
exciting and daring performers introduced to readers.
In clever rhyming verse we are introduced to the
talents of the clown, dog, showgirl, strongman, stilt walker, and the
hoop-throwing Gypsy. But none of those, or the elephants, cannon man, lion,
high walker, fire blower or the acrobats can ‘excite or amaze like Elizabeth
Rose.’ She is the star that shines around and above all the other circus
performers, regardless of their abilities.
This delicious publication is as soft as fairy
floss, as gentle as love, and as refreshing as a cool icy-pole on a hot day.
Delightfully presented, it promises to be the main feature on any young girl’s
book case due to its attractive and sparkling characters. It is an ideal book
to be shared and examined together with an adult at bedtime, for the 6 months
to 6 year age group.
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