PICTURE BOOK FICTION REVIEWS: Lali's Feather by Farhana Zia & Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention by Pip Jones


ABOUT THE BOOK

This endearing story of identification and values shows the rewards in looking closely and thinking imaginatively.

Lali finds a little feather in the field. Is it lost? Lali sets out to find feather a home, but one bird after another rejects it. The feather is too small for Rooster, too slow for Crow, and too plain for Peacock. Once Lali decides to keep the little feather and discovers all the things she can do with it, the other birds begin to recognize its value.

Farahan Zia's charming tale employs an inventive circular structure that reveals the importance of looking beyond first impressions. Illustrator Stephanie Fizer Coleman brings this delightful story of imagination and inspiration to life.

REVIEW

Lali finds a feather in a field.  When she tries to find the bird it belongs to, Rooster, Crow, and Peacock all deny that the plain little feather belongs to them.  But Lali shows Hen, Duck, and Blue Jay all the things the little feather can do, write, sweep, fan a fire, and tickle feet.  Lali is delighted with her new little friend, until the wind carries it away and breaks her heart.  Crow flies off to catch the feather they have all learned to value.  This is a sweet story about finding the value in even the smallest things.  Coleman's beautiful, illustrations set the story in an India full of color and life.  A delightful diverse read that shows the value of persistence and looking beyond the obvious.


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Izzy and Fixer are back for more machine mayhem . . .

While their fellow contestants at the Invention Convention are intent on making shiny new things using old power, can Izzy and Fixer build a recycling machine fuelled by nature... AND win the coveted Genius Guild badge along the way?

A joyful celebration of the magic of make-do-and-mend from the creators of the much-loved Izzy Gizmo.

REVIEW

Izzy loves to make things.  But they don't always work.  Which concerns her when she is invited to an invention convention to compete against other child inventors.  When her invention doesn't work because one of the other contestants is using too much power, Izzy's frustration leads her to snap at her crow, Fixer.  Her grandfather gently reminds her that working together is what's important.  With Fixer's help, Izzy may just find a way to make her machine work.  Izzy's story of persistence in the face of frustration is one that most people can relate too, especially children.  The creativity exhibited in Izzy's inventions and the delightful illustrations make the book a fun one to share.  The book would make a great way to encourage children to engage their own creativity and maker skills in all sorts of ways.

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