Hedgehog's magic tricks by Ruth Paul
Walker Books, 2012. ISBN 978 1 921977 68 8
(Ages 3+) Picture book. Magic. Hedgehog practises his magic tricks
on
his friends, the rabbit, mouse, and the duckling. His attempts to
make
these animals disappear seems destined to end in failure as each is
still there when the cloth is removed.
In bold large print, the simple tale is told over the pages of
pastel
coloured illustrations showing the animals int heir environment. The
book is easy to hold and will intrigue younger readers trying books
out
for themselves.
The idea of magic and trickery, of abracadabra, the customs of
magicians, with their top hats, cane and stage props could all be
discussed using this book as an opener.
Fran Knight