Jasmine's Place Issue No. 5 - May/June 2013 | Page 54

Goodnight, Poppy Cat! Lara Jones This is a lovely, sweet, reassuring book and it's perfect for bedtime with its clever use of deep rich nighttime colours. Hop In The Garden Julie Fletcher Nicely designed book with soft gentle large illustrations; rounded flaps that will help a young child turn over the pages easily thus encouraging interaction with the book; and textured surfaces to feel and talk about. Your child will be introduced to the bee, the rabbit, the bird, the kitten and the fish. It follows Poppy Cat as she gets ready for bed doing all her favourite things - bathing, playing with bear, snuggling up for stories in the chair, looking at the stars and then lying in her soft bed. The book has also got touch and feel bits and pieces - your little one can feel the squidgy bathtime bubbles, teddy's soft tummy, the shiny stars and Poppy Cat’s oh, so soft bed. Of course, there is lots to see and talk about in the illustrations as the book prepares your little one for bedtime. Good night Poppy Cat! Sleep tight! Be prepared for a little fun exercise because the bee swoops and flies, the rabbit hops, the bird flaps, the kitten bounces and the fish splishes and splashes! Nice book! JASMINE'S PLACE 54 54