Chook Doolan:
the Newest Pet by
James Roy, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford (Walker Books)
PB RRP $7.99
ISBN 9781922244949
Reviewed by Anastasia Gonis
A new illustrated chapter book series for the 5+
year age group introduces the lovable character, Simon ‘Chook’ Doolan. He has
been named Chook, because he’s chicken (as in not very brave). Chook has two
pets: Flexy-Lexi the cat, and Bruce a goldfish he inherited when his cousin
moved overseas.
It’s ‘bring a pet to school’ day. Chook’s mate Joe
doesn’t have a pet, so Chook tries to find him one for the day. This is a big
step for the not very brave Chook, even if it isn’t successful.
When Chook takes Bruce to school with the idea of
sharing him with Joe, to their delight, there is an amazing development.
This is the first of the series written by the
award-winning James Roy. Talented illustrator Lucinda Gifford has created
delightful and expressive characters in pencil, ink, crayon, marker and
watercolour, to complement Roy’s text. The series is produced in bright,
different coloured covers. The first two titles are available now with two more
due in August.
Themes of confidence, being brave, family and community
are blended together to create a lively story for early readers.
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