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Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Fast and Furious by Margaret Parrish (Ticktock Media)
With our second look at TickTock Media's fantastic new range of titles, we're opting for high-octane thrills. Dads might be a little disappointed that this has nothing to do with the "Fast and Furious" movies but even so, whether you're a fan of speed machines that travel on land, on the sea or in the air, you're in for a stellar treat.
Fast and Furious rounds up the world's fastest vehicles. Everything from the tail-sliding rally champions to the ultimate in combat aircraft, with speedboats and hydrofoils skimming the waves too.
Like the previous TickTock title we looked at, "If Dinosaurs Were Alive Today", this book is jammed to the gills with lots of facts and figures on your favourite dream machines, coupled with glossy illustrations and photos.
We very quickly established that while Daddy is definitely still in love with Porsches and Lambourghinis (we're definitely a petrolhead family), Charlotte is a Ferrari girl. Though try as we might to convince her that Ferraris should only be red, she still rather fancies a pink F50. Eek!
TickTock books of course have good 'Daddy / Son' appeal but don't let that put you off if you're a Mum or a Daughter, there's plenty in here to engage relucant readers (whether boy or girl) who prefer their non-fiction books over storybooks. With an absolute ton of information and some really racy spreads, "Fast and Furious" is thoroughly recommended.
Charlotte's best bit: Drooling over the Ferraris
Daddy's favourite bit: One day I WILL own a Carrerra. One day.
(Kindly sent to us for review by TickTock Media)
If Dinosaurs Were Alive Today by Dougal Dixon (TickTock Media)
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June 04, 2013
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We've been lucky enough to be sent a couple of really 'Dad-friendly' books just in time for our special #ReadItMD13 theme week running up to Father's Day.
Most dads love dinosaurs, and all kids definitely love the thought that once upon a time in earth's timeline, huge slavering beasts stomped the earth and ruled supreme.
Most kids will also wonder what it would be like to have a pet Tyrannosaur, or perhaps share the swimming pool with a couple of Plesiosaurs. Perhaps they've even mused what Heathrow Airport would be like if Pterosaurs whizzed around while planes were trying to take off.
Wonder no more, in this excellent book you'll find a brilliant mix of facts and photoshop as illustrations try to depict what might happen if we bring prehistoric life back from the dead to once again roam the earth.
Charlotte has a love hate relationship with dinosaurs. She loves anything booky to do with them, but when we go to museums or displays that show huge mock-ups of the beasts, she's still a little bit scared of them (the huge moving displays at the Natural History Museum in London were a bit TOO realistic for her!)
Bones are OK though!
This is a fab book for dads (and mums) to share with their kids. Bold illustrations, sensational ideas and a good dose of science too. Perfect AND prehistoric!
Charlotte's best bit: The rather gruesome face-offs between wild animals and dinosaurs. Ever seen a Lion take on Raptors? Now's your chance!
Daddy's favourite bit: This is a brilliant way to engage reluctant readers. A book that's full of factual science but a whole ton of exciting 'what ifs' too.
(Kindly sent to us for review by TickTock Media)
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