Shannon's Review - Ghosties by Gerald Hawksley

Title: Ghosties
Series: Not at the moment
Author: Gerald Hawksley
Illustrator/Book Cover Design: Gerald Hawksley
Genre: Fiction, Childrens, Picturebook, Fantasy, Halloween
Publisher: Gerald Hawksley
Received: Bought
Release Date: October 2012
Pages: 33
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Shannon’s Thoughts:

A rhyming story full of fun with different ghosts. On one night of the year, a ghost town appears and those that are living are looking for a little scare.

This is a fun one for the kids. Not really scary ghosts they are more looking for fun and cheer not looking to scare. I liked the rhyming, the words flowed nicely and the art is a little goofy like the ghosts. This version had some cute kids jokes about ghosts at the end and a preview of another story by the author.

I had no real faults with the book it was cute and silly which was the point I am sure.

I would definitely read something else by this author and I think it is a good Halloween book for kids 7 and under.

Shannon's Review - Doctor Kangaroo by Gerald Hawksley

Title: Doctor Kangaroo
Series: Unknown
Author: Gerald Hawksley
Illustrator/Book Cover Design: Gerald Hawksley
Genre: Children, Picturebook, Fantasy, Animals,
Publisher: Self Published
Received: Bought
Release Date: March 2016
Pages: 29
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Shannon’s Thoughts:

Various animals get sick and call Dr. Kangaroo to heal them.

Full of cute rhymes and animals with strange maladies. The Kangaroo doctor heals all and even himself in the end. The book ends with some jokes, and the author/illustrator's version of monkeys jumping on a bed.

While the rhymes sweetly match the art, some of the ailments are a little strange. The doctor heals all the illnesses the same. This makes the story pretty silly but I suppose it is supposed to be.

A short and simple. Is a fun read for kids and I think will leave them smiling.