Quick Review: Rusty Buster and Patch Versus The Opera by Adam Wallace, Illustrated by Serena Geddes

Our Review:

Rusty, Buster, and Patch are up to their usual antics like surfing a silver tray in their underwear, and stomping their fathers flower patch.

Mum Marnie has had it, she is going to give them some class.

With the donning of pants and little boy suits and top hats, the boys are off to the OPERA.

Yes, you read that correct, the opera.  Three little boys at the OPERA. Nothing could possibly go wrong!

Complete with a tub of Monkey Business, a jar of cultured yoghurt, not to mention a Tv with Oprah programmed in, even a cake nestled in their jackets, they set of with Mum to make their mark.

And make their mark they certainly do. I better not give away the ending, but there will be hot dog selling and a certain young lad singing the final stanza.

Told in Marx brothers style, this three act catastrophe will have your young-uns giggling in the aisles, and perhaps even singing the odd final note.

My six year old laughed her way through this entire book and had to take it as her book week book. 

Illustrations by Serena Geddes, make this such a fun book.

Another great installment from Adam Wallace, who has firmly planted his feet in our hearts. We suggest for ages 6-9.

About Adam:

Adam Wallace

New York Times Bestselling author. Golfer. Napper. Singer. Collingwoooooood supporter. Right-handed. Right-footed. Left-parted. He also writes, daringly different and super awesome books. Plus, he loves Zombie's. Nuff said

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Quick Review: Family Hugs by Michael Wagner

Family Hugs 

by Michael Wagner

and Adam Carruthers

 Description: In this playful, but thoughtful picture book, illustrator Adam Carruthers perfectly captures the sentiments of four Michael Wagner poems about families and how they support and nurture their members. Suitable for pre-schoolers and early primary aged children, Family Hugs both warms the heart and tickles the funnybone, while providing much to reflect upon about how loving families function.

We got this for our boy wizard, aged 2, to add to our rapidly expanding library.

I was delighted Michael Wagner has published a book with Hugs as the theme.  I love the idea of a book about hugs, as my kids can't seem to get enough of them.  There must be something in them. Fuel for the soul I suspect.

 Our Review:

A big family cuddle, a spag bol dinner, a stern family meeting, even an arty family party, Family Hugs has it all. Or if perhaps your having a bad day, this book will chip away at at your despair. With such a motley family tree, Family Hugs will leave you with one monstrous family hug. Written in rhyme so delightful it will have you chortling from beginning to end, and illustrations I wish I could cut out and stick on my walls, we highly recommend this wonderful edition to your little people library. Great for ages 3-6

A little about Michael:

Michael Wagner is the Melbourne-based author of more than 70 books for children which include the much-loved Maxx Rumble series, six funny and heart-warming stories about a family called The Undys, the best-selling picture book Why I Love Footy, and many more.

Before becoming a children’s author, Michael worked for ten years as radio broadcaster with the ABC, wrote and produced award-winning television animations, and penned everything from advertising copy to songs and comedy. He’s also the founder of Billy Goat Books.

You can find out more about Michael from his fun and revealing website.

Billy Goat Books