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The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse #2

The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse In Queensland

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Come join PJ on this, his second adventure, along the coast of Queensland, as he snorkels at the Great Barrier Reef, chats with a Loggerhead turtle in the midst of a great undertaking, and explores the tropical rainforest - until he ha to be rescued by one of the local friendly wildlife.

60 pages, Paperback

First published February 13, 2014

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Gwyneth Jane Page

11 books24 followers
Hi. I lived all over the world as a child....Boston and San Francisco in the USA, Vancouver and Montreal in Canada, England, St. Lucia, Peru. I settled in Vancouver to attend Simon Fraser University and get my MBA in accounting and marketing. As an adult, married with 4 children, I have worked from home in order to raise my children and we have continued to explore our world. It is a fantastic place. In my books, I hope to share my love for our planet and the peoples, places and animals that are a part of it. As children explore with my PJ Mouse book series they will learn of some amazing places, interesting facts, and cool animals. I hope you will come and explore and learn with me, and PJ Mouse. I also have written a new picture book series called "The Animal Pack" (2 books) and my most recent picture book "The Caffeinated Squirrel", a very funny book even if I say so myself. I have also written two dystopian young adult novels (as yet unpublished).
For more info about my writing and life go to:
www.gwynethjanepage.com
www.pjmouse.com

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Profile Image for Debra Schoenberger.
Author 8 books81 followers
December 8, 2015
PJ is off “down under” – that is Australia! Along with his very own teeny suitcase and passport PJ is ready for more adventures. Fortunately, his stuffing doesn’t get lumpy on the plane ride and he and Emily are off to Dreamworld for some rides and fun. They visit two important parts of Australia – the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest where PJ meets a Lorikeet (I’ve seen Lorikeets in Australia – they’re sooo pretty!)
Read on to see more of PJ’s adventures with the loggerhead turtle.
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These little books together with their companion PJ Mouse stuffed animal and little passport book with stickers make a wonderful gift.

Adorable and educational at the same time. Cute illustrations!
Profile Image for Janet.
49 reviews9 followers
June 28, 2015
I received a free copy of "In Queensland (The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse #2)through Goodreads First Reads.

As a dedicated armchair traveler, I was thrilled to accompany PJ Mouse on his adventure to Queensland. Queensland is in Australia, you know. This was my first meeting with PJ. Although he is certainly a Funny Little Mouse he is also a brilliant traveling companion. Interesting creatures are naturally drawn to PJ and he willingly shares his new friends. I am anxious to accompany PJ Mouse on his next adventure.
Profile Image for Jennifer.
1,221 reviews26 followers
October 23, 2015
Full review will come on blog tour, but this is an adorable children's book with very adorable illustrations.

Thank you for Ireadbooktours for providing me a copy of the book!
Profile Image for Remy G.
701 reviews4 followers
December 3, 2015
The author dedicates her first PJ Mouse sequel to her mother and family, not to mention an elementary school in her hometown of Victoria, British Columbia, which endorsed her first story. As with its predecessor, the second adventure depicts protagonist PJ’s view of the story’s setting, in this case Australia, an airplane flying to the location, specifically Queensland. The narrative opens with PJ, who has a passport of his own, and his adoptive family taking a plane to the land down under, with their excursion in the country commenced by a visit to the theme park Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, which is indeed a real place.

Illustrations show the family and their pet enduring several excursions in the park, such as a water ride, a shark encounter, and a ride known as the Tower of Terror, with no relation to the Disney Parks venues of the same identity. PJ further tries his hand at boogie boarding, and discovers the various wonders of the coral reef, meeting a friendly tortoise named Mr. Turkin who helps him back to his family when he becomes lost. The rainforest is the clan’s subsequent destination, where PJ meets another talking animal, in this case a lorikeet, who too assists him in his return back to his owners.

The travelers further explore the wonders of egg-laying by a tortoise that happens to be Mr. Turkin’s wife, with she and her fellow female turtles afterward returning to the sea before their scion ultimately are hatched. Their final excursion consists of 4 x 4’ing on Australia’s beaches, after which they return home, and PJ has a talk with the family cat about the trip, the feline having been left behind. There is the incongruity of a character called Star Bear, due to his red and yellow stars and sunglasses, being hastily introduced in the concluding chapter, but otherwise, this is an enjoyable sequel that those who liked the first book will undoubtedly enjoy.
Profile Image for Sara Strand.
1,181 reviews33 followers
December 2, 2015
I'm going to start by telling you that Jackson really loved this book. He said this one was by far, his favorite of the two. In this book, PJ gets to go boogie boarding, which Jackson asked me why there were boogers on a board, which made me laugh and we had to take a break from reading. It also talks about the Great Barrier Reef, which they studied briefly in first grade so he knew about that and had a general idea of what PJ was seeing.

Another thing about these books we liked was the last chapter in both books PJ talking with the cat. In book one, he meets the household cat, but in book two it's a chat with the cat. Jackson didn't think it was so believable that PJ and the cat would be friends but they truly are and PJ recounts his adventures to the cat who misses him when he's gone. In fact, the cat uses PJ as a sort of pillow, until the cat finds Star Bear, which Jackson thought was hilarious.

What I really liked about the book is that there is so much fun information about things we otherwise might not learn about. Jackson liked reading how sea turtles lay their eggs and agreed with Emily that they do, indeed, look like ping pong balls.

Overall? We really liked this book as well. This is a really great series and we look forward to seeing more soon! You can find this book on Amazon as well, and I really think any child would enjoy these. It's a fun little book with a stuffed mouse who comes alive. Who doesn't love that?
Profile Image for Christy.
1,315 reviews68 followers
December 5, 2015
This is a cute follow up to PJ and Emily's family's travel adventures in Canada. When they visit Australia in the second book, PJ gets to do things that I dream of! I’d love to visit Queensland and see all of the sights. I am pretty sure I could not handle the flight though! We can always dream right? And that is what your child will do when they read PJ’s travel adventure stories. The characters are sweet and I loved the illustrations that bring the story to life. The text is easy to read and your child will also learn about Australia in a fun way. They’ll learn things without it actually feel like learning! That is the best way to learn! I definitely recommend this book for the children in your lives!
Profile Image for Laura Thomas.
1,557 reviews107 followers
December 11, 2015
Lost and then found, PJ Mouse, the delightful talking stuffed animal, is off on another adventure. Follow him as he explores Queensland, by land and by sea.

Another wonderful chapter in this adventure series. Never having been to Australia, I especially enjoyed the watercolor illustrations. PJ is so adorable and the places he explores are beautifully depicted.

Follow PJ as he swims with sea turtles, hitches a ride on a Lorikeet, and winds up in a bit of a pickle.

PJ was his usual adorable self and I smiled a lot, wishing I had a young one to read this to.

This is another book your children will be wanting to explore again and again.

I received this book for my honest review.
Profile Image for Karen Tyrrell.
Author 20 books190 followers
March 4, 2019
Cute Great Barrier Reef adventure staring PJ Mouse.
Love the illustrations.
Book #2 in the series.
Profile Image for Angela Thompson.
462 reviews16 followers
December 8, 2015
PJ Mouse Teaches While Entertaining. The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland is a fun--and informative--look at Queensland from the childlike point of view of PJ Mouse. My girls found the story entertaining and both acknowledged that they either learned (or remembered) a good bit of information about Queensland and Australia without feeling like they were being taught. (And I will tell you--after a full day of school, they are the first to toss aside a book that teaches first and entertains later!)

The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland Gives Kids a Quick Glimpse at a New Place. The book follows PJ's explorations (and misadventures)--and offers PJ (and readers) little discoveries about Australia and Queensland. Everything is new to PJ in the unfamiliar country--just as many things are new to children exploring a new country or culture for the first time. While the book doesn't go into heavy, textbook-like detail--it touches on the animals and some key sites that family travels may encounter in Queensland.

Well-Placed Illustrations Dot the Chapter Book. The illustrations complement the pages of PJ's adventure story with fun images and splashes of bright color. The illustrations of PJ capture his personality--and the colors help pull readers into PJ's moments of excitement and wonder.

Would I recommend The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland. This book was adorable. I think I enjoyed listening as the children read it aloud almost as much as they did. The author does a wonderful job sharing information with young readers in a fun, entertaining style. This book is a great way to introduce young readers to the wonders and excitement of traveling to a new place! As the author offers tidbits about PJ's trip--such as finding seats on an airplane; parents have the opportunity to further discuss those topics so that young ones know what to expect as they travel on their own adventures. While I see this as a great "tool" for family travelers with young children--it's a fun story about an adventurous mouse as well!

I received a complimentary copy of this book for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Tonja Drecker.
Author 3 books237 followers
December 9, 2015
This is the second book in PJ's adventures, and now, the mouse takes a huge trip half-way around the world to Australia. The big plane ride, which is quite the adventure not only for a small mouse like PJ, already has his curiosity and excitement spiked, and does the same to the reader.

I enjoyed this book more than the first one. The adventures have a quicker pace and throw PJ into situation kids themselves would love to dive into. As in the other book, the reader discovers Queensland, learns several facts, and simply gets a nice introduction to this foreign place and the different things there.

The illustrations, done by the author's daughter, are simple but vibrant. My daughter and I both enjoyed looking through them, and found they fit perfectly to PJ adventures.

I find this story fitting as a bedtime read. The chapters are broken down into small adventures, each one concentrating on a specific sight and/or place. Since each one also brings across new things about Queensland, the small breaks make it perfect for short read-aloud sessions. Although I did find this book a little nicer paced than the first one, I still felt as if it were talking down to the reader, and some things were a little overly expressed. Possibly unfamiliar terms are explained, which is nice but sometimes a bit much. It's clear that PJ has a lot to learn. . .but then, he is only a stuffed mouse.

Summed up, this is a fun way for young readers to learn something about Queensland. PJ is adorable and a character kids will sympathize with. The pacing is steady, but that doesn't make this a race. It's a calmer story, which fits well with the topic and the information brought across. I recommend this as a read aloud in chapter increments, perfect as a bedtime story. After reading it, beware because kids will probably want to pack up, get on a plane and fly to Australia too.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Create With Joy.
682 reviews169 followers
May 27, 2016
In The Travel Adventures Of PJ Mouse In Queensland, Emily and her family are about to go “down under” – and PJ Mouse, her adorable stuffed mouse, is ready to join her on a new adventure!

The excitement begins when PJ boards the big plane with his very own suitcase and passport, sharing with Emily why he believes he will be “a different mouse” when he lands.

Of course, he’s right – travel changes us – and PJ’s world is stretched to new limits as he learns to boogie board, snorkels the Great Barrier Reef, chats with a Loggerhead turtle in the midst of a great undertaking, and explores the tropical rainforest!

What is wonderful about The Travel Adventures Of PJ Mouse In Queensland is that as your child enters the wonderful world of PJ Mouse and Emily and accompanies them on their journey, they will learn how to face the unknown and learn lots about themselves and the world around them in the process!

This review is an excerpt from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. However, the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Profile Image for Stacie.
1,933 reviews122 followers
December 7, 2015
In the second book in the PJ Mouse series, PJ and his new family embark on an adventure through Australia. PJ is a stuffed mouse that Emily found wet and dirty under a bench. After bringing him home and washing him up, he became part of the family. Even the family cat likes PJ Mouse.

After taking a very long airplane ride, PJ Mouse and the family arrive in Australia. Their first stop is a theme park where PJ faces his fears on a number of exciting rides. The Great Barrier Reef allows PJ to meet a new friend after nearly becoming lost. More adventures on the beach and in the rainforest create funny situations that PJ must try to get himself out of. These silly predicaments will help children with problem solving and remind them that getting help from others is sometimes necessary.

Megan Elizabeth has created some gorgeous drawings to accompany this story. My favorite illustrations were during PJ's visit to the Great Barrier Reef. She also includes a illustrated map of the country with their journey marked out so the reader can see how far across the country they have traveled.

I'm very impressed with this series of books and hope that PJ continues his adventures to other countries.
Profile Image for Meagan Myhren-Bennett.
Author 32 books162 followers
December 12, 2015
The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse In Queensland
By Gwyneth Jane Page
Illustrated by Megan Elizabeth

PJ is about to go on his second major adventure with Emily and her family. This time PJ's adventure is taking him to Australia and he is going by airplane! And even more amazing he's leaving Canada in winter and arriving in Australia in summer.

Australia is an amazing land - there is a something called the Great Barrier Reef. Clear turquoise water filled unusual fish of different sizes and shapes. And PJ discovers the dangers of a rip tide. On land he explores Mt. Tamborine - a rain-forest filled with tall trees and colourful birds.

Traveling adventures with PJ Mouse introduce young readers to new worlds through a funny story with delightful illustrations that children will love. The illustrations are simple with the appearance of using either crayon, pastels, or color pencils.

This book is broken down into chapters so one could read a chapter at night before bed making this an 8 night reading experience. A perfect group present for the entire family to share and enjoy together.

I was provided a copy of this book by the author through iRead Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
2,069 reviews
December 16, 2015
In the Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland, we hop on a plane with PJ and his family and head for his second adventure. This time we went to Queensland, Australia. I have always wanted to visit Australia so this was a fun little story book to read to my son about the different things PJ mouse was able to do in that far off country. In this second story, PJ seems much more at home with his family and really excited to try out all the new and fun things. As in the first, we learned a little bit more about a country and what it has to offer if we are able to visit there one day. Our favorite chapter was the one where PJ goes to the amusement park and rides the Tower of Terror. My little guy could relate to that.
Again, the lovely illustrations were done by the author’s daughter in the sweet, simple style of the first book and PJ again found himself in interesting situations. I look forward to more PJ Mouse and his adventures while traveling with his family. I received a copy of the book for an honest review from I Read Book Tours and the opinions are my own.
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554 reviews1 follower
December 17, 2015
I hope to visit Australia someday

Australia is one of my bucket list. I wish I could visit this beautiful country someday. This book The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland is such a fun book to read not only for kids but also for adults. I LOVED how the illustrator did with the second book. it turned out so beautiful.

The book is so full of adventures. It is fun to read PJ's adventures in Australia. You will also learned animals that you only found in Australia. The best travel experienced without living your house. Kids will learned everything from geography to animals.

This is one of the best kids book to read especially if travelling for the first time. It is perfect to bring a toy with them while traveling. My daughter brought one stuff animals but lost it somewhere in Japan airport. This book especially the first one reminds me of her travel experienced three years ago.

Disclosure:

I received the paperback copy of the books to read. All my thoughts and opinions are 100% honestly mine.
Profile Image for Stephanie Ward.
Author 7 books89 followers
December 12, 2015
PJ Mouse, Emily and the family are off again, this time on vacation in Queensland, Australia. The second book in the series includes many of the same wonderful elements of the first book — charming artwork, meeting (and being saved by) native wildlife, visiting well-know sites (The Great Barrier Reef) and lesser known attractions (Mon Repos), and having lots of fun.

The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland gives children a chance to visit an amazing area of Australia that doesn’t always get its fair share of publicity beyond The Great Barrier Reef. In addition to the fun story, I’m so impressed with the extras available for PJ fans including a passport, stickers and a stuffed version of PJ himself. The whole kit makes a lovely gift to inspire wanderlust in a child. (I’ll be giving a copy of book two to my niece this Christmas.)

Recommended!

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Teresa.
987 reviews13 followers
December 8, 2015
The adventures of P J Mouse in Queensland is book 2 in the P J Mouse series. As with book 1 this book is very educational in teaching children about different places in the world. This book focuses on Queensland. Queensland is in Australia.
P J Mouse and his adoptive family fly to Queensland where their adventure begins in this book. I love how Gwyneth Jane Page drags us into the book and makes us feel like we are along for the adventure with P J and Emily. She really brings the places and the things P J does to life. As well as Megan Elizabeth and her awesome illustrations.. Her drawings in the book help to open up the child's imagination,. They give you a starting point for picturing places and things in your minds eye.
This is a wonderful set of books for children and for parents and grand parents who read to their little ones.

I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Profile Image for Joana Arteaga.
142 reviews7 followers
December 11, 2015
I really like the family in The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse books. Emily is always telling PJ Mouse how funny he is and I agree. PJ Mouse is adorable, he says and thinks some funny things. The illustrations are all about PJ Mouse and they are so so beautiful! My favorite thing about these travel adventure books is that we get to learn a little about/travel to different places we have never seen for ourselves. I love that The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse books are based on the author's family actual travels with their stuffed mouse toy. What a lucky family! They make me want to pack some things and take my kids on our own adventures. These books give you a lot to talk about with your children (and ideas of places to visit). Loved it!

I received The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse books for free to review.
Profile Image for Jessica Bronder.
2,015 reviews32 followers
December 15, 2015
PJ Mouse is off again, this time he is going to Australia. He starts off on a plane with his own passport and suit case on his way to Queensland. While in Australia he is going to visit the Great Barrier Reef and meets a turtle that helps him back to his family. He then goes to a rain forest and meets a lorikeet among other adventures that he finds himself on.

This is a great sequel to PJ’s first adventure in Canada. I loved the illustrations, they are absolutely beautiful. This is a great book to teach kids about different things in Australia. It is perfect to read to a child or have them read to you.

I love this series. You get great information and wonderful pictures. I can’t wait to see what PJ does next.

I received this book for free from iRead Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
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558 reviews37 followers
May 26, 2017
The adventure continues for PJ the Mouse in the second book in the series which takes him and his family to Queensland, Australia. This time they take a huge plane and PJ is a bit worried about how something that big can stay in the air. Soon though he is distracted, and starts having a great time. The trip takes him on great adventures. He and his family visit the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest, two places I’d love to see myself.

Like in the first book in the series, the illustrations by Megan are adorable. Not only is this a really cute story that I think all children will love, I think adults as well as children will love learning all the information about Queensland.

I’d definitely recommend this book as well as The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse: In Canada
Profile Image for Laura.
3,205 reviews348 followers
December 7, 2015
This is by far my favorite book in this adventure series.
I loved the thrills and scary adventures.
I loved learning along with PJ and Emily.
I am looking forward to getting to know Star Bear and the cat better.
The illustrations are enchanting and add greatly to the enjoyment of this delightful chapter adventure book.
Reading it along with your children will lead to pleasant discussion.

I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The enjoyment of reading (and discussing) was 100% my own.
Profile Image for Sydney.
1,095 reviews130 followers
December 17, 2015
The Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland, book two in the PJ Mouse series, is a fantastic continuation of book one, The Adventures of PJ Mouse in Canada and fun adventure for kids. From page one beginning readers will love the exciting story of the first adventure of PJ the mouse. Each chapter is filled with a fun venture with PJ, with the pictures throughout the book enhancing the storyline as well. I would recommend this book to elementary readers.

A review copy of this book was provided by iRead Book Tours.
Profile Image for Dawn.
1,571 reviews20 followers
December 16, 2015
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.

This is the second book in the PJ Mouse adventures. This time they fly to Queensland in Australia. It’s non-stop adventure when PJ is around.

The Travel Adventures of PJ Mouse in Queensland is easy and fun to read. PJ is always getting into a jam and has to be saved. Even though it’s a fun read, children learn about some of the interesting places in Queensland. A great book for children!
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