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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Cannonball Coralie and the Lion' with words and illustrations by Grace Easton is a picture book about a brave and talented young girl.
Coralie has many talents, so when the circus comes to visit, she wants to join. The Mna in the Big Hat doesn't think her tricks are good enough, but Coralie has made a new friend in a lion. When the circus leader offers her a new and dangerous job, will she be brave enough to try it?
I love adorable imaginative picture books, and this is definitely one of them. Coralie is a kind of unstoppable force, and teaches the kind of bravery and compassion that are worth emulating. Sure there are things like petting lions and climbing into cannons that may need to be discussed with young readers, but I really liked this book and it's bright, fun art.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing - Frances Lincoln's Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Coralie has many talents, so when the circus comes to visit, she wants to join. The Mna in the Big Hat doesn't think her tricks are good enough, but Coralie has made a new friend in a lion. When the circus leader offers her a new and dangerous job, will she be brave enough to try it?
I love adorable imaginative picture books, and this is definitely one of them. Coralie is a kind of unstoppable force, and teaches the kind of bravery and compassion that are worth emulating. Sure there are things like petting lions and climbing into cannons that may need to be discussed with young readers, but I really liked this book and it's bright, fun art.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing - Frances Lincoln's Children's Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
nicktomjoe's review against another edition
4.0
A young girl, redheaded and rather round, tries to find acceptance in the circus. The judgemental circus master is forever criticising her- but the Lion is always there to support her. This is a clever little story: well put together, well designed, with a sweet ending. Its real strength is in its perfect representation of how a friend will stand by you and believe in you.
gothai's review against another edition
2.0
It is a story about a playful girl in the woods decides to join the circus as she wants to be near her friend Lion.
My copy felt as though some pages/some text were missing as the story was jumping. The illustrations were good
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
My copy felt as though some pages/some text were missing as the story was jumping. The illustrations were good
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you Netgalley for an e-copy. All opinions are 100% my own.
This was such a sweet story on being brave and confident in being your unique self!
Great to fuel youngsters with a sense of fun and adventure and not to let anyone put limits on you (within reason, of course).
Beautiful illustrations tops this lovely book off!
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
This was such a sweet story on being brave and confident in being your unique self!
Great to fuel youngsters with a sense of fun and adventure and not to let anyone put limits on you (within reason, of course).
Beautiful illustrations tops this lovely book off!
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
smorrison4's review against another edition
4.0
I requested and received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and the Quatro Group in exchange for my honest opinion.
I really liked this book about a girl that happens upon the circus in the middle of a forest and befriends a lion because he looks friendly. This would be a great book to add to the bedtime library collection.
I really liked this book about a girl that happens upon the circus in the middle of a forest and befriends a lion because he looks friendly. This would be a great book to add to the bedtime library collection.
sarahmack's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the way that Coralie and Lion communicated so effectively even though they did not have a shared language. The ring master was quite clearly an idiot as he could not recognise Coralie’s talents.
luftschlosseule's review against another edition
4.0
Coralie meets Lion and befriends him. She wants to join the circus so they can stay together! But will the shouty man with the big hat allow it?
Suspension of disbelief: We don't know about Coralie's parents, why she is alone in the woods. For the time you read the book, it works, but afterwards come the questions.
The story is simple and straightforward, the pictures are colourfull and fun. Also, I like how Coralie looks. She's not exactly chubby, but she's not reed-thin, either. And that's okay! Children don't need to look like models. Healthy is healthy is healthy.
Since she climbs, races and juggles all day long, I'd say this girl has very well developed muscles. She's a do-er. She might be afraid some times, but with the help of friends she can get over it - and this is what it means to be brave.
Liked this one. Would love to know what they'll get up to in the future.
Though I still wonder about her parents.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Suspension of disbelief: We don't know about Coralie's parents, why she is alone in the woods. For the time you read the book, it works, but afterwards come the questions.
The story is simple and straightforward, the pictures are colourfull and fun. Also, I like how Coralie looks. She's not exactly chubby, but she's not reed-thin, either. And that's okay! Children don't need to look like models. Healthy is healthy is healthy.
Since she climbs, races and juggles all day long, I'd say this girl has very well developed muscles. She's a do-er. She might be afraid some times, but with the help of friends she can get over it - and this is what it means to be brave.
Liked this one. Would love to know what they'll get up to in the future.
Though I still wonder about her parents.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
etienne02's review against another edition
1.0
A over simple story that take easy way out. It just seem to skip big part of the story to go from A to C by skipping B and it just felt like a fragmented story to me, which I know sound weird speaking of a children book, but it had an continuity to it. Felt weird. I almost wonder if my edition was missing pages...
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