Reviews

The Big Five by Bella Makatini, Judi Abbot

mehsi's review against another edition

3.0

Een best zoet boek over de grote vijf, je kent ze wel! Ik vond het zo lief dat opa elke dag van de vakantie (die toevallig 5 dagen is) over een van de grote vijf praatte, al moet ik eerlijk zeggen dat ik er ook iets meer van had verwacht. Het was net iets te simplistisch en net iets teveel herhaling. Kleinzoon krijgt een paar hints, mag het raden, en dan doen ze een beweging (stampen, springen, etc..). Het was nog steeds leuk hoor, maar ik had toch net iets meer willen zien. Ik weet dat dit een kinderboek is, een prentenboek, maar je hoeft het echt niet supersimpel te maken.
De belofte aan het eind, aww! Ik hoop zo dat ze dit waar kunnen maken~

geekwayne's review against another edition

3.0

'The Big Five' with words by Bella Makatini and art by Judi Abbot is a colorful story about spending time with grandpa and learning about things.

Danny's grandfather has a painting with 5 animals from his homeland. For the 5 days that Danny is spending, he will learn about each animal and learn how they move. He learns that the elephant is good at stomping, the lion is good at jumping, and other things about the remaining animals.

The pictures are bright and fun. The book itself is full of fun things to do for little readers as they imitate what the animals can do.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Clavis Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

mbblankenship's review against another edition

5.0

A fun book about the big five animals in Africa told by a boy and his grandpa. This is an educational book about animals and you can also make it an active book. After the boy guesses what animal his grandpa is describing they do what the animal is good at doing. When I read this to the children I nanny they enjoyed guessing the animals and then acting out what the animal does best. They had a lot of fun with many giggles. I recommend ages 3 - 6 years for this book.

etienne02's review against another edition

5.0

A good book to help children learn about animal while reading an interesting story. I also like the idea of presenting entertaining activity to do with your kids and putting them simply in the story. Simple enough but well done in every aspect. Good job!

gemmaflanagan's review against another edition

5.0

What a lovely story.
This is a lovely story about grandparents, and their interaction with grandchildren.
I loved the illustrations too, bright, happy and cheerful.


I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

reading_between_reality's review

3.0

The artworks cute and I love the diversity and heritage Danny's grandpa shares with him. Learning of "The Big Five" and a couple facts about each one. Could be a good book for story time, to encourage kids to do movements and guess the animals.

Thanks to NetGalley and Clavis Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

jes77librarian's review

5.0

A grandfather shares with his grandson the five most famous animals from his homeland in Africa and promises to share one animal with him each day. This would make a great story to read aloud to a class/group of children. The descriptions the grandfather gives make a perfect opportunity to build vocabulary and narrative skills children need for early literacy learning. The comforting relationship between grandfather and child makes this a read many children will relate to.

todddmogulzittlow's review

5.0

Wonderful. Basic counting, the days of the week, African wildlife, friendship, play, humor, and generational relationships are all packed into this delightful picture book which is enhanced by the colorful artwork of Judi Abbot. This book was originally published as De grote vijf in Belgium and Holland and now looks to find a new group of fans in the U.S. 5 stars

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