Sep 6, 2009
The Little Yellow Digger by Betty & Alan Gilderdale
This book has had a long life so far, it was given to me by my sister as a hand-me-down from her kids who are a few years older than mine. She knew that my boys are both obsessed with diggers and so it is not surprising that they both enjoy reading this book.
It is a lovely book . The pictures are captivating enough for Henry (my one year old) to stay interested and the story is fun for Liam (my four year old) too. Both of them like leafing through the pages on their own too.
Pictures The pictures are watercolours and are quite attractive though messy. Probably not my favourite part of the book, but Henry loves them.
Words It is written in a beautiful natural rhythm that is a pleasure to read aloud. I don’t mind reading this a couple of times in a row. It really is that fun.
Adults reaction I like it a lot!
Kids reaction Liam liked this a lot for a short period when he was about 2 and a half. He has only wanted to read it occasionally since then. Henry on the other hand is just starting to get into it now and asks for it occasionally, but we really only read it if I suggest it.
Overall It is a fun book to have on the shelf, but it just hasn’t had the staying power with the kids, for reasons that I don’t understand.