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3 REVIEWS OF:

"Kangaroo Clues"

"Kangaroo Clues" by Margot Finke
Published by Writer's Exchange E-Publishing, Release: 2004
ISBN: 1876962011
Reviewed by Jennifer LB Leese

In KANGAROO CLUES, an illustrated picture book, children learn about Dreamtime and Old Man Kanga and how he beat dogs that were out to eat him. Readers will enjoy hearing about and seeing colorfully drawn pictures of kangaroos, kookaburras, platypus', frill-neck lizards, galas, koalas, and more. Mustafa Delioglu, the illustrator, put a lot of thought and particulars into each creature drawn. Each design adds charm and enchantment to the story.

Told in rhyme, this storybook is a new favorite in this reviewer's household. With Australian parentage, my children and I, thoroughly enjoyed Margot Finke's wondrous tale about Australia's outback and the animals that live there.

This book would work wonderfully in the classroom. Teachers could add this detailed and fun book to their lesson plans when teaching children about the world's countries. This reviewer highly recommends KANGAROO CLUES by Margot Finke.

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"Kangaroo Clues" by Margot Finke
Published by Writer's Exchange EPublishing, Release: 2004
ISBN: 1876962011
Reviewed by Reader

My two kids loved Kangaroo Clues. The rhyme is neat, and the story really interested them. The illustrations were very cool - the artist made the Australian animals and birds a lot of fun. Great colors.

I am going to get Margot Finke's other picture book as well. Her rhymes are a great way of making the Australian animals seem real and fun.

My kids play Kangaroo Clues a lot. Hope the CD doesn't wear out.

Reviewer: Margaret Lynch

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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# 2 - Great review

 

 

3 REVIEWS OF:

"Never Say BOO to a Frilly," and other rhymes -

 

"Never Say BOO to a Frilly" and other rhymes.
Published by Writer's Exchange EPublishing - Release: 2005
Review in Holiday Crafts 4 Kids Magazine by Nancy Cavanaugh

Author: Margot Finke
Illustrator: Aysin Eroglu
Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing - ISBN: 1 920972 14 5

Margot Finke has done it again with her latest e-book, "Never Say "Boo" to a Frilly and Other Rhymes." Finke introduces readers to frill neck lizards, various Australians birds, and Tasmanian devils, with cute rhymes and brilliant illustrations by Aysin Eroglu. As you virtually turn each page, you will learn more about these animals from their habitat to legends about them.

The book also has a list of some of the unusual Australian words used in the book. It gives a brief explanation about them. The e-book software is easy to install and use. The ability to turn the pages makes this a much more real experience for you and your child. To find out more about this e-book and Finke's other works, visit her BOOKS page

Reviewed January 2006 by Nancy Cavanaugh.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

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"Never Say BOO to a Frilly" and other rhymes.
by Margot Finke,
Published by Writer's Exchange EPublishing - Release: 2005
**Reader Review - taken from purchase site.

I've lived in Australia, and the animals in Margot Finke's "Never Say BOO to a Frilly" really jump out at you. The rhyme is smooth and easy to read, and the illustrations are fun. My son thinks this book is cool. He knows how to click the book on and read rhymes about a frill-neck lizard, wild parrots and the Tasmanian Devil.

This is a fun way for kids like my son to learn about Australian animals and birds. This e-book is great. I guess that's the teacher in me!

Reviewer: Alan Henderson

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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"Never Say BOO to a Frilly" and other rhymes.
by Margot Finke, Published by
Writer's Exchange E-Publishing - Release: 2005
**Customer Review - taken from purchase site.

I think Margot does a wonderful job writing a colorful tale from a unique perspective by being an Aussie herself! Vibrant illustrations make this short story jump off the pages.

Laura Fuller

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

 

 

2 REVIEWS OF:

"Humdinger Hummers"

Genre: Children’s
Title: Humdinger Hummers
Author: Margot Finke
Illustrator: Amy Cullings Moreno
Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing
ISBN: 1 920972 17 X - Pages: 20
Reviewed for the Muse Book Reviews

As captivating as a flock of hummingbirds flying overhead, this delightful book will win the hearts of children and adults.

In beautiful rhyming verse, Margot Finke enlightens her readers about the habits of these charming feathered friends. What do they eat? How big are their nests? And what kind of personality do they have? All but the most avid bird-watcher will find something new to learn about hummingbirds. The quirky and cheerful illustrations by Amy Cullings Moreno complement the text in a dazzling burst of color.

This e-book can be purchased on Margot Finke's BOOKS page

MUSE REVIEW MARK: Highly Recommended.

Reviewer: Alice Berger, Muse Reviews

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Another great review for "Humdinger Hummers" can be found on
Suzanne Leiurance's REVIEW page.

 

 

2 REVIEWS OF:

"Mama Grizzly Bear"

Genre: Children’s -
Title: Mama Grizzly Bear - Pages: 27
Author: Margot Finke
Illustrator: Gloria Swan
Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing - ISBN: 1 920972 18 8

Mama Grizzly knows exactly what to teach her inquisitive cubs, and Margot Finke knows exactly how to show us.

Readers young and old will enjoy following Mama Grizzly through a year of her life. In rhyming verse and lifelike illustrations, we see Mama snug in her cave nursing her cubs. When they’re old enough, she guides them to find the food they will need to survive, like berries, honey and fish. And when winter blows cold and snowy, a long nap is in order. A gentle nudge reminds us that man has encroached on nature and is her only threat.

MUSE REVIEW MARK: GREAT READ

Reviewer: Alice Berger, Muse Reviews

*GREAT READ

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Another REVIEW OF:

"Mama Grizzly Bear"

can be found on Suzanne Leiurance's REVIEW page.

 

 

2 REVIEWS OF:

Don't Eat Platypus Stew - a Medly of Aussy Bush Rhymes

 

Genre: Children's
Title: Don't Eat Platypus Stew - 30 pages
Author: Margot Finke
Illustrator: Rebecca M. Holdsworth
Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing - ISBN: 1 920972 13 7

Sunday, January 14, 2007
Children's Writer Margot Finke Has Two New E-Picture Books Available!

Good news!
When I first reviewed an e-picture book I was enchanted with the magical way the flipviewer turns the pages. I have to admit, I still think this is pretty special and does give a magical quality to these delightful little books.

Now, children and adults alike will love Margot Finke's medley of whimsical Aussie Bush Rhymes in her new e-picture book called Don't Eat Playtypus Stew.

Through Finke's engaging rhymes and Holdsworth's charming illustrations, children all over the world can learn about the platypus, the koala bear, and the kookaburra - animals all found in Finke's native Australia.

But readers probably won't even realize they're learning new information because the text and illustrations are such fun.

Finke even includes a glossary of "Aussie Words" in the back of the book, which is good because no doubt many readers will have no idea what she is talking about when she mentions some of these unfamiliar terms. (see her review of Prairie Dog's Play Day Below)

VISIT Suzanne Lieurance's website and go to her BOOK REVIEWS.


Suzanne Lieurance
Freelance Writer - Children's Author - The Working Writer's Coach
http://www.suzannelieurance.com
http://www.lieurancegroup.blogspot.com
http://www.the-working-writers-coach.blogspot.com


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ANOTHER Review of “Don’t Eat Platypus Stew”- by Margot Finke

Reviewed by Matthew Penton
Review Website: http://rephot.wordpress.com/

*Check Matthew's other reviews. He is a young teen who loves to read.

This book is about bush rhymes. I loved the illustrations by Rebecca M. Holdsworth.

The first part “Don’t Eat Platypus Stew” had a lot of good information about platypus’s. Also it
tells you about what they look like. I do agree with Margot they do have a ridiculous name.

The second section of the book is called “Koala Capers”. Once again I loved Rebecca’s
illustrations. It had a lot of good information about what koala’s like to eat. I think it is cool
how they drink water from a gum leaves entire tip.

The third section of the book is called “Kooky Kookaburra”. I think it is funny how they laugh. I
think it is cool how they like wake up games. It is amazing how their beak is ready for attack. I
think any kids interested in birds would really like Kooky Kookaburra because it has a lot of
good illustrations and information about kookaburras.

I think this is a great book. I really enjoyed all of the stories and learned a lot. Another reason it’s
a great book is there is a glossary of Aussie words in the back with their meanings.


1 REVIEWS OF:

"Prairie Dog's Play Day" - and Other Rhymes

 

Genre: Children's
Title: Prairie Dog's Play Day - and Other Rhymes - 36 pages
Author: Margot Finke
Illustrator: Katrhy Leilani Forrester Iler
Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing - ISBN: 1 920972 16 1

Sunday, January 14, 2007
Children's Writer Margot Finke Has Two New E-Picture Books Available!

This second new e-picture book by Margot Finke teaches children about animals that may be a bit more familiar than the typical "Aussie animals" in her other new book. Yet, it includes facts about each creature that will be new information to most readers. Prairie dogs, Bald Eagles, and skunks are all subjects for her charming rhymes in her ebook, Prairie Dog's Playday. Detailed illustrations make the books easy to follow.

Do you know what skunks eat for breakfast? Or, how Bald Eagles take care of their young, or how prairie dogs protect themselves from other animals? You will after reading this cute book.

Story time truly takes on a magical feel with these two new delightful e-picture books from Margot Finke. (see her review of Don't eat Platypus Stew above)

VISIT Suzanne Lieurance's website and go to her BOOK REVIEWS

Suzanne Lieurance
Freelance Writer - Children's Author - The Working Writer's Coach
http://www.suzannelieurance.com
http://www.lieurancegroup.blogspot.com
http://www.the-working-writers-coach.blogspot.com

 


 

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