Ali’s Comments (group member since Jun 14, 2012)

Ali’s comments from the UEL Primary PGCE 2012-13 group.

Thank you, Mary! That sounds like a great book to use to extend children's vocabulary in Early Years.

A fantastic picture book for EYFS- Y1 children. I loved this! Never Say No To A Princess by Tracey Corderoy (check out her Hubble, Bubble, Granny Trouble too!) http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Thank you, Raj and Monserrat. I've used The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe as a guided reading book to explore the features of fantasy genre with Y5, and children really enjoyed it. Monserrat, Coram Boy certainly isn't for the faint hearted, but it is wonderful. A visit to the Foundling Museum has extra resonance after reading it. http://www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk/

Thanks Steve, that's a great review. Have you read Pullman's The Firework Maker's Daughter? That's a great book for younger children (Y2+)?

My review of Malorie Blackman's Thief, a science fiction/ fantasy adventure novel for upper KS2. She's best known now for her young adult novels, like Noughts and Crosses and Boys Don't Cry (which are brilliant), but she has also written fantastic picture books, and chapter books for KS2. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Jamila wrote: "Hello everyone! here is my review to one of my favourite books 'elmer the elephant'.

Thanks Jamila! It's a fantastic book for teaching the names of colours in the Early Years and KS1, especially to children in the early stages of learning English, and to explore the effects of colour and colour mixing.

Sarah wrote: "Oops sorry!" No problem!

Sarah wrote: "Hi everyone,

Here is my review of You're A Bad Man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton. It was so good I am seriously tempted to read the whole series!

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12..."

Thanks for your review, Sarah. Mr Gum is a huge favourite of mine, too. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... is a link to your review, rather than to the book.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... and http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/.... Jane Ray is an amazing artist. If you can, I recommend getting hold of a copy of Fairy Tales. Absolutely beautiful.

Claire wrote: "Hi all. Here is my review of The Snail and the Whale - a firm favourite in my house!

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10..."

Hi Claire
You need to make sure that you are linking to the review, not the book- otherwise only people who are friends with you will see your review. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... goes straight to your review.

Lovely review, Georgina, with some great ideas. It's a fantastic book; I've read it to many, many children who always love spotting the characters.

Great reviews, Safraz and Megham, of two great books.

Sarah wrote: "Hello!! Here is my review on a well known favourite The BFG... I can't wait to get started in September and look forward to reading around for the next two reviews.

http://www.goodreads.com/review..."

Thanks Sarah! It's a great book, one that children really respond to. If you like Roald Dahl, I recommend Andy Stanton's Mr Gum books- the word play is brilliant, and David Walliams's children's books, in particular Mr Stink or Gangster Granny.

Deb wrote: "Hello and thanks for the warm welcome. Here is a review I wrote to get started on Green Eggs and Ham which is one of my favourite children's books of all time. I am sure I am not the only one who l..."

This is a great review, Deb! Did you know that you can read this book if you have a sight vocabulary of only 50 words (The Cat in the Hat you need 100)? It's an ideal early reader, and the rhythm and rhyme elements make it ideal to read to Nursery and Reception classes to help them identify rhyme.

Welcome, new members! Please post reviews.

Elicia wrote: "Hello and welcome to the class of 2012-13! This is my review of Margaret Mahy's joyous book, Bubble Trouble.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Thanks Elicia! I'm a big fan of
The Man Whose Mother Was A Pirate but I don't know that book. It looks fantastic.

A fantastic new picture book: Traction Man is Here ny Mini Grey http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... My review of one of my favourite books: Diana Wynne Jones' Charmed Life.

Welcome, 2012-13 trainees! I look forward to reading your reviews.