“Then down to the river came a little green frog and a hog from the bog and a dog on a jog, all a-quiver by the river where Marmaduke swam – Marmaduke Duck eating marmalade jam.” Charmingly written and gorgeously illustrated, this book by New Zealand author, Juliett MacIver, is a delight.
I’m liking
This book is written in a lively rhyming style which never seems forced. The words roll off your tongue and stick in your brain (in a good way) and the vocabulary doesn’t underestimate its young audience. My 3 year old loves this book and has learnt many of the pages by heart.
Sarah Davis’ illustrations compliment the text perfectly and bring to life the pace and humour of the story. The characters seem to leap off the page and gallop around your living room
Things that made me go hmmmm
I’m afraid I can’t really fault this book. Buy two: keep one and give one to someone you love.
The conclusion
This book has become a firm family favourite and I am looking forward to more books by this very talented writer & illustrator combo.
