My Adventure Island … where wild things happen
Written by: Timothy Knapman
Illustrated by: Sarah Warburton
Published by: Scholastic Children’s Books 2012
Ages: 3 – 6 years
Theme: Adventure, Fun, Imagination
Opening Sentence: Here on my island I do what I like. I can Zoom all around on brilliant new bike.
Synopsis: from the back of the book – On my very own island I can do whatever I like! There are no rules and no bedtimes – and broccoli and big sisters are banned. A brilliantly funny tale of mischief and mayhem.
Why I like this: Imagine you had a window into the mind of a sleeping child. See his imagination take over and his world of adventure. He dreams of doing what he wants, eating what he wants, playing with toys without interruption, no sister to annoy, he can be dirty and smelly, never washing or brushing his teeth. Riding a flash new bike or being covered in mud. Heaven isn’t it, for little boys! Well, you would think so. This has the pattern of Where the Wild Things Are, in a way to me. Still I loved flipping the pages and reading the simple mostly one line text that galloped across the page and laugh at his antics. Yes I didn’t like some of my veges too, when I was a kid. Energetic and fun this book will be a hoot for young kids. The illustrations are cute in soft colourful candy for the young adventurer. A keeper, it would make a lovely gift or a classroom read.
Resources/Findings: Timothy’s website… http://www.timothyknapman.co.uk/book/my-adventure-island
A good classroom activity would be to get the kids to write down what they would have on their special island and why.
Here’s something with a little bit of fun, and educational ….. http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interactive/maps-tools-adventure-island/kd/?ar_a=3
This is an interesting blog I came across offering a great activity for kids to help them understand and appreciate the land. Building an island…. http://inspirationalvillage.me/2014/02/27/archipelago-exploring-the-land/
Pop over and visit the lovely author, Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog and find the tab for Perfect Picture Books. Her blog is full of resources links and activities associated with books reviewed by many authors.
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Well, I’ve always loved broccoli, but there wouldn’t be peas on my island. Thanks for the review.
lol… I was a very picky eater when I was little so my island would have very few veges if any. Thanks for your comment Joanne.
I didn’t like peas, but maybe because Mom served canned peas for so long! Not any more, but mnow my daughter is allergic. Ah well, the character sounds a little like Pippi too!
lol… oh dear! I like peas anyway they come, yum! 🙂 Thanks Julie!
What fun. Kids will love this won. Just imagine what it would be like to make your own rules until….
This is a great selection.
Exactly, Pat! It’s not all what it seems. Thank you!
An island would be fun! Surrounded by water – heaven! This sounds like a cute book to spark the imagination! Thanks for sharing!
It certainly would spark imagination. I love living near water. mmm…. well my country is an island so I guess I must like it. 😉 Thanks rhythm.
Looks sweet and fun:)
Thank you, Joanne, it is.
What a fun book. One I would have loved as a child.
Thanks Darlene. I too would have loved this.
This sounds awesome!!!
Thanks Erik. Glad you liked it.