Mrs Koala’s Beauty Parlour by Catherine Jinks, illustrated by Tania McCartney (Working Title Press) HB RRP $19.99 ISBN 9781921504648
Reviewed by Wendy
Haynes
This gorgeously
illustrated concept picture book for ages three plus tells the story of Mrs
Koala in her busy beauty parlour. This book explores counting down from 10 to 1
with array of fun animals – fancy frogs get facials, to shaggy sheep get shorn visiting
Mrs Koala’s Beauty Parlour. The use of alliteration makes it a fun and
interesting read- along book. Every page is bursting and bustling with colour, activity
and exquisite detail giving more depth to the story.
Mrs Koala is
certainly busy, and the reader follows her during a jam-packed day as she
pampers her customer. Children will love this fun imaginative counting book
which also features find a key in each scene.
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