Who am I? I'm a puppy by Liv Wan, illus.

One in a number of books in the Who am I? series published by New Frontier, the book about a puppy will have instant appeal to the very young, just learning to hold and open a book. Study board books are great introductions, and combined with am engrossing theme concerning a variety of animals, told simply and surrounded by wonderfully engaging illustrations, younger children will just love the puppy book, being closer to home than the others about animals from far away, and love seeing the difference between a dog, a cat, fish and and themselves, after viewing their image in the mirror after the last flap is lifted.  A variety of options are given about a range of animals that children will know. The background detail shows a little of the environment in which these animals live, and a few other animals are included, prodding recognition by the reader. They will love the board book, sturdy and strong, brightly coloured and detailed, giving range to a host of learning about animals that they are able to see in their neighbourhood.

Themes: Animals, Difference, Lift the flap, Series, Board book, Dogs.

Fran Knight