Rumble in the Jungle |
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 | There are lots of positive reviews for this book and I know why. I like the illustrations as they are colourful and fun. The verse has an energy and snappiness about it that keeps things moving and the usual humour from Giles Andreae.
One thing I don't like is that most of the animals mentioned couldn't live in one jungle. Lions, tigers and panthers are likely to be in Africa, Asia and South America respectively. Some of the rhymes are very lazy like the one about the elephant that doesn't say much other than it likes elephing around. If you can't think what to say... make up a word! This would be great if that was a common technique within the book (like doctor seuss uses). But this is the only incident and I think it's weak. There are poor examples of grammar too.
However, I do like the book and my kids love it which is the final clincher I guess.
I wanted to add a bit of detail rather than it all being glowing 5 star reviews. I hope you enjoy the book! I'd give it 3.5 but not 4 ... read more.
Written by Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz.
Published 16 April 1998.
Published by Orchard.
rrp £5.99.
32 pages Paperback.
ISBN: 1860396607
ISBN-13: 9780590024327 | |
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