Team Book Reviews

The Dragon Princess Book Review

by Christina Barker on Wed, Jul 04 2018

 

The Dragon Princess Book Review
 
Title: The Dragon Princess (Chinese Festivals Series)
Author and Illustrator: Jin Jie Ye
Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover is Liu Yi, who features in this book as the brave human that saved the Dragon Princess. He appears to be falling after being knocked off his feet by the dragon.

This tale was a great story of bravery and loyalty. Liu Yi is a kind man and this story helps you to think about helping people who are in need. He took... Read more

Nine Sons of the Dragon Book Review

by Christina Barker on Fri, Jun 29 2018

Nine Sons of the Dragon Book Review

 

Title: Nine Sons of the Dragon (Legends of Animal Signs Series)
Author: Xue Lin
Illustrations: Jian Zhi Qiu
Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover are the nine sons of the dragon of which 7 are visible and 2 are continued on the back cover. They seem to be carried by the All-powerful brother: Bi Xi and lead by the fireman brother: Chi Wen.  

Upon reading the book it is clear why Bi Xi is carrying the 9 brothers. He is... Read more

Book review on Animal Wisdom: Horse

by Britta Bielenberg on Fri, Oct 20 2017

I just finished reading the Horses book out of the Animal Wisdom series again. I love it just like the first time round, and know that I will come back to it again for more than one reason.

First, the illustrations are as with all Snowflake Books to die for. Ok, at least to dream about and be massively inspired. The details lead me to believe that the artist has intimate knowledge of the animal as well as botanic world, and when I look at an image for a longer period the characters... Read more

Dragon Raises His Head Review

by Christina Barker on Fri, Aug 25 2017

Dragon Raises His Head Revew 

This book review is for ‘Dragon Raises His Head’ and is the final book in the animal sign series that were up for reviews. Read Christina and Taylors other book reviews ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey, ‘Five Flower Horse’, ‘Silly Billy The Wise Goat’,  ‘Daughters of the Land God’,  ‘Five Colour Dog’, ‘Jade Rabbit’ ‘Hit Spring Ox’ ‘Golden Pig’ and ‘Big Red Rooster’.

 

Title: Dragon Raises His Head... Read more

Golden Pig Review

by Christina Barker on Fri, Aug 25 2017

Golden Pig Review 
This next book review is for ‘Golden Pig’. Read Christina and Taylors other book reviews ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey, ‘Five Flower Horse’, ‘Silly Billy The Wise Goat’,  ‘Daughters of the Land God’,  ‘Five Colour Dog’, ‘Jade Rabbit’ ‘Hit Spring Ox’ and ‘Big Red Rooster’.
 

Title: Golden Pig (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover, Golden Pig is... Read more

'Dear Su Yen' Review by Taylor

by Taylor Brooker on Tue, Sep 19 2017

Something I found really interesting about ‘Dear Su Yen’ was how it showed cultural differences. For example, there was a conversation between Su Yen and her English friend where they discussed the differences between traditional English and traditional Taiwanese funerals, something I’d never really thought about before. It made me more aware of our own traditions in England that I’d never questioned, and Su Yen summed this up at one point when asking someone about the meaning of a ‘common’, and she said ‘What a strange place... Read more

Lord Tiger Review

by Christina Barker on Wed, Aug 16 2017

Lord Tiger Review

This next book review is for ‘Lord Tiger’. Read Christina and Taylors other book reviews ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey, ‘Five Flower Horse’, ‘Silly Billy The Wise Goat’,  ‘Daughters of the Land God’,  ‘Five Colour Dog’, ‘Jade Rabbit’, ‘Hit Spring Ox’ and ‘Big Red Rooster’.

 

Title: Lord Tiger (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover, Lord Tiger is seen to be sitting down... Read more

Dear Suyen Review by Britta

by Britta Bielenberg on Fri, Sep 01 2017

Dear Su Yen Book Review by Britta

Have you ever moved house and had to make a complete new start at a different school, a far away city or even in another country? I have. Like millions of people around the world I learned that the colourful and exciting dreams that we make with our finger tracing the map might turn into nights of loneliness, months of cultural miscommunication and years of financial hardship once we reach the other end. This was my immediate connection with Su Yen´s story. A... Read more

Hit Spring Ox Review

by Christina Barker on Wed, Aug 16 2017

Hit Spring Ox Review 

This next book review is for ‘Hit Spring Ox’.. Read Christina and Taylors other book reviews ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey, ‘Five Flower Horse’, ‘Silly Billy The Wise Goat’,  ‘Daughters of the Land God’,  ‘Five Colour Dog’, ‘Jade Rabbit’ and ‘Big Red Rooster’.
 

Title: Hit Spring Ox (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover, Hit Spring Ox is on the rice... Read more

Jade Rabbit Review

by Christina Barker on Sat, Aug 12 2017

Jade Rabbit Review

 

This next book review is for ‘Jade Rabbit’. Read Christina and Taylors other book reviews ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey, ‘Five Flower Horse’, ‘Silly Billy The Wise Goat’,  ‘Daughters of the Land God’  ‘Five Colour Dog’ and ‘Big Red Rooster’.
 

Title: Jade Rabbit (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover, Jade Rabbit is mixing some herbs whist dressed in... Read more

Five Colour Dog Review

by Christina Barker on Wed, Jul 19 2017

Five Colour Dog Review
This next book review is for ‘Five Colour Dog’. Read Christina and Taylors other book reviews ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey, ‘Five Flower Horse’, ‘Silly Billy The Wise Goat’,  ‘Daughters of the Land God’ and ‘Big Red Rooster’.
 

Title: Five Colour Dog (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover, Five Colour Dog is looking up at Princess Little Lotus as they walk happily together... Read more

Big Red Rooster Review

by Christina Barker on Wed, Jun 28 2017

 

This next book review is for ‘Big Red Rooster’. Read Christina and Taylors other book reviews ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey, ‘Five Flower Horse’, ‘Silly Billy The Wise Goat’  and ‘Daughters of the Land God’.

 

Title: Big Red Rooster (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover, The Big Red Rooster is crowing to the morning sun shining bright. It is very colourful in line with the rest of the animal sign series books.

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Silly Billy - The Wise Goat Review

by Christina Barker on Wed, Jun 21 2017

Silly Billy - The Wise Goat Review 

This next book review is for ‘Silly Billy – The Wise Goat’. Read more of Christina and Taylors book reviews such as ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey, ‘Five Flower Horse’ and ‘Daughters of the Land God’.
 

Title: Silly Billy – The Wise Goat (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover, silly Billy is leaping high on a mountain top. He looks powerful and... Read more

Five Flower Horse Review

by Christina Barker on Thu, Jun 08 2017

Five Flower Horse Review
This next book review is for ‘Five Flower Horse’. Christina and Taylor have already reviewed
‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’, Cheeky Monkey and ‘Daughters of the Land God’.

 

Title: Five Flower Horse (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the front cover, The Five Flower Horse is dancing happily in the meadow. It is very bright in line with the rest of the animal sign series books.

Right from the beginning... Read more

Cheeky Monkey Review

by Christina Barker on Wed, May 24 2017

Cheeky Monkey Review
 

Christina and Taylor have already reviewed ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’ as well as ‘Daughters of the Land God’. The next book in line for a review is ‘Cheeky Monkey’. We hope you enjoy reading their thoughts as much as we did.  
 

Title: Cheeky Monkey (Stories of animal sign series)

Author: Xue Lin

Reviewer: Christina Barker

On the cover, Cheeky Monkey sticks his big red bottom in the air and dives down into the river looking fairly concerned. It makes me want... Read more

Daughters of the Land God Review

by Christina Barker on Wed, May 10 2017

Daughters of the Land God
 Recently, we had our staff members; Christina and Taylor review ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’. They are at the beginning of their journeys when it comes to learning about the Chinese culture and language. For them to gain a better understanding we invited them to read and review all our books to feedback to everyone. The next book in line for a review is ‘Daughters of the Land God’. We hope you enjoy reading their thoughts as much as we did.  
 
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How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year Review

by Christina Barker on Tue, Apr 25 2017

How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year 

Introducing the first reviews from our staff members, Christina and Taylor. They are at the beginning of their journeys when it comes to learning about the Chinese culture and language. For them to gain a better understanding we invited them to read and review all our books to feedback to everyone.
First in the animal sign series is ‘How Mouse Gave His Name to the First Year’ so it was an obvious choice for them to read this book... Read more