I really dig pizza! by Candy James

I really enjoyed this picture book, as did my 7 year old. She loved it as was easy for her to read independently and the images were very cute!

The book follows two friends Reddie and Archie and the mystery of the pizza! Each friend plays a part in the mystery, hiding something from the other. But in the end they realise that doing things together and being friends is the best. It is a simple, easy to follow story that has a few little twists then a nice ending - a good sequence to follow for younger and early readers.

I really loved the illustrations in this book, and when you read about the makers of the book Candy and James it is easy to see why they are so good. The husband and wife team are Australian toy, graphic and garden designers! What a great combination! The animals show emotion and have a spark that really draws you in to the story. 

My 7 year old daughter also thought the book was very funny, using different voices for the 2 friends and re-reading it every night for a week!

After receiving this one to review I am now on the hunt for more Reddie and Archie books to see what other mischief they will get up to. 

I give this book 5 stars with the hope that many more Reddie and Archie stories are written!

Themes: Pizza, Mystery, Friendship.

Lauren Fountain