Iggy and Me and The Happy Birthday

Iggy & Me #2

by Jenny Valentine

The second of a new series of young fiction by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park.More funny and endearing family stories featuring the the irrepressible 5-year-old IGGY as seen through the eyes of her big sister Flo, the ME of the title.Whether learning to swim, or playing at home, going on a day trip or baking birthday cakes, Iggy and Flo add sparkle to everyday activities.Each chapter is a complete and satisfying story in its own right, perfect for newly-confident readers to enjoy alone, or for reading aloud at bedtime.Illustrated throughout in with black & white line drawings by Joe Berger, who was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award for his picture book, Bridget Fidget.

Genres: Childrens

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Jenny Valentine moved house every two years when she was growing up. She has just moved house again, probably not for the last time. She worked in a wholefood shop in Primrose Hill for fifteen years where she met many extraordinary people and sold more organic loaves than there are words in her first novel. She has also worked as a teaching assistant and a jewellery maker. She studied English Literature at Goldsmiths College, which almost put her off reading but not quite.
Jenny is married to a singer/songwriter and has two children.

In 2007, Jenny won the Guardian Prize for Children's Fiction with her debut novel FINDING VIOLET PARK.

Reviews

[Hadis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect book with good feelings for children

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I saw this book in the library and decided to check it out. And am I glad I did, because this story was really cute and also very funny. Poor parents.

While the main character is the sister of Iggy, I could say that Iggy is also a main character. All of the book is about her, her antics and the silly stuff a 5-year old would do. (Like pretending to be sick, then worrying her party will be cancelled and she won't be able to turn 6. Or eating all the muffins/cupcakes.) We see all the Iggy antics from the sister's POV and I really loved how the sister was so sweet with her sister. At times I was even amazed at her patience. Not many big sisters would be this patient with a little sister.

Instead of being annoyed with Iggy and her behaviour, I only occasionally thought her to be annoying. Luckily, she got some great parents who are quick to let her know when something is not a good thing. Or who tease her when she makes silly comments about things.

As the title also says, the book is about Iggy's upcoming, and then later, birthday. We see how Iggy gets more and more excited about stuff, how she makes a wishing list (after she found out what she was supposed to do), she makes muffins (with the help of parents), and then the actual birthday.

There are also some illustrations here and there and they really brought the book to life some more.

All in all, I would recommend this book, it is fun, adorable and you will laugh a whole lot.

Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I usually interview my 5 and 7 year old kids for the reviews of the books I read them as a bedtime story, but I got a bit slack and left it too long before talking to them, so the last three books have mixed up in their minds.

They both enjoyed this one and stayed engaged in the everyday antics of the story. These series is perfect for beginner readers or to read a chapter or two aloud to your kids before bed.

[Betül · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5. İyi ama diğer kitaplarını okumayı düşünmüyorum.

[Laura Sanderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A total joy from start to finish. Although we all loved the whole family, Mum is my favourite. Not that I'm biased. Being a mum and all. She is just so cool in all the right ways.

[Mia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

[Fauna2905 · Rating 5 out of 5]

i really like the book because it reminds me of my birthday and how old i am

[Jasmine Smith]

This is fantastic book.please go away and read it home