See Hear: There's magic all around you. What can you see? What can you hear? - Children's Book Review!

About the Book:
This innovative flip-format picture book is a sequel to the best-selling Smile Cry. Piglet, Bunny and Cat return in a charming, whimsical sensory adventure. From watching ‘squiggly rain’ on a window to pointing out ‘heavenly horses’ in the clouds, from hearing the ‘buzzing blossoms’ of bees at work to ‘hot pan sizzles’ as a favourite meal is prepared, See Hear invites us to open our eyes and ears to the everyday magic that surrounds us. Perfect for ages 3 and upwards.

About the Author:
Tania McCartney is an award-winning author, illustrator, and book and magazine editor. The founder of Kids’ Book Review and the 52-Week Illustration Challenge, she is a long-time juvenile literacy ambassador, and a solid player in the Australian children’s book industry. Her recent books include Australia: Illustrated and Smile Cry, a CBCA Notable Book for 2017. Tania lives in Canberra with her family, a forest of artwork and a mountain of books.

About the Illustrator:
Jess Racklyeft works with a medley of materials including watercolours, paints and digital bits and pieces. She was selected for Luerzer's Archive 200 Best Illustrators of the World 2013/2014 and the Etsy Design Awards, and has been a finalist in the Kids' Book Review Illustration Competition. Along with creating picture books, Jess works with Australian card companies, US-based agency Astound, and sells prints through markets and bookshops. She is involved in Illustrators Australia and writes for their magazine Outline. In her spare time, she creates paintings in conjunction with her young daughter.

My Review:
See Hear is like two books in one. First, the side labeled "See," talks about things that we can see, like squiggly rain, ladybugs, and more. The other side labeled "Hear," talks about things that we can hear, such as birds, popcorn, a carnival, giggling, and more.

This book is great for getting children to slow down, and look and listen for what they might see and hear if they slow down once in a while. Especially this summer. We should all slow down and teach our children that it's ok to be still once in a while. They might hear a bird's song, or a train in the distance. They might see baby birds, flowers, animals, etc. Purchase your copy today at your local book retailer or at Amazon.


Disclosure: I received one copy of "See Hear: There's magic all around you. What can you see? What can you hear?" children's book from EK Books in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.