This week I was delighted to see the arrival on the shelves of one of my all time favourite picture books, Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathman.
For those who aren't familiar with the book, this is the story of the hapless Officer Buckle, foremost expert in all matters of safety in the town of Napville. His role is to educate Napville's citizens in all aspects of potential harm but his presentation skills are found to be lacking. After he is presented with the police dog, Gloria, his audiences begin to sit up and take notice and Officer Buckle basks in their adulation. The reasons for his new found popularity are gleaned from the wonderful illustrations. This is a story about the need for rules, about friendship and about our interdependence. It's also great fun. Winner of the Caledcott Medal in 1996 it has certainly weathered the tests of time.
The very popular Tomorrow When the War Began series by John Marsden has been re jacketed. This series began with Ellie and her friends back in 1993 and seven books and fourteen years later continues to have great appeal with the new jackets offering a fresh look for a new group of fans.
A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove, The House on River Terrace, Crossfire and Touch Me by James Moloney have also been reprinted with new jackets. Each jacket gives only a hint of what is to come. It's great to see James' first book, Crossfire, published in 1992, back on the shelves for a new generation of readers. Remember Dinotopia?
James Gurney has published a new book in the adventures. Journey to Chandara is as breathtaking in its execution as Dinotopia was when introduced to readers in 1992. In this edition we read of the discovery of a new journal and once again embark on an adventure in which science, art and the imagination converge.The illustrations are stunning. This is a must for those fascinated with the world of dinosaurs and the world of "what if".Happy reading
Jane
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