Welcome to reviews for books in the Children’s Reading Room for ages up to 12 years old.
The first book today with a recent review is Just Nuisance, the Sea – Dog (Animal Stories for Kids Book 6) by Patricia Furstenberg...
About the book
A fun story about an adorable and REAL dog. Enjoy the happy rhyming and the matching illustrations.
Inspired by the story of he first dog enlisted in the Royal Navy during World War II.
Just Nuisance was a Great Dane and the only dog EVER to be officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. Between 1939 and 1944 Just Nuisance served on HMS Afrikander, a Royal Navy ship anchored in Simon’s Town, South Africa.
Just Nuisance had his own bed, and his own sailor’s hat too, he traveled by train quite often and he even flew in a plane or two.
“In South of Africa once lived
A Great Dane with a busy tail.
Just Nuisance he was called
And everyone his tale told…”
A recent review for the book
Just Nuisance, the Sea Dog by Patricia Furstenberg is a fun children’s tale about a Great Dane that loves to travel. Whether by ship, train, or plane, Just Nuisance finds a way to follow the humans he loves.
This children’s book is a great lead-in to the more in-depth book Joyful Trouble. It’s also the 6th book in Ms. Furstenberg’s series about animals.
Some of the great takeaways for this book are about perseverance and finding a solution when all seems hopeless. The book can simply entertain or open discussions between parents and children.
I recommend this tale to all lovers of dogs, parents, families, and more. I will be adding it to my library of great kids lit.
A small selection of other books by Patricia Furstenberg (some in Afrikaans)
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – and: Amazon UK – Blog: Alluring Creations Goodreads: Goodreads – Twitter: @PatFurstenberg
The second review today is for Deanie Humphrys-Dunne for Charlene the Star
About the book
Charlene the Star was born into a family of famous racehorses. Unlike her big brother, Charlie, Charlene decides she doesn’t like racing. How will she explain this to her mom? How does she show her trainers she doesn’t like racing? Will she become a model instead? Will Charlene discover her natural gift? Her career path takes many twists and turns before she finds her place to shine. She may surprise you with her unusual talent.
Charlene the Star is second in the series of Charlie Charlene the Star books. It is related to Charlie the Horse because Charlie is Charlene’s big brother.This tale demonstrates that it’s okay to have different skills than your friends. Every child is unique and their skills should be applauded.
A recent review for the book
Sally, thank you so very much for including Just Nuisance here today.
Deanie’s books are sure to please young girl and even blooming little ladies 🙂 my daughter was very fond of stories depicting horses and that for a long time 🙂
Congratulations on a beautiful review and an enticing book cover. I do wonder what are the doggie and the horsy telling one another?
Wishing you and your readers a blessed weekend and Happy Easter! (we celebrate this Sunday as well as one more time for my Orthodox Easter :))
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Pleasure Pat and enjoy your celebrations hugs ♥
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Two wonderful kids books, Sally. Books about animals are perfect for little ones. Congrats to Pat and Deanie on the wonderful reviews. 🙂
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Thanks Diana… nature is a wonderful introduction to the world.. hugs
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Famous covers, and much greater stories inside. Love the dog with the sailor clothes. ;.-) The one about the racehorse family is wonderful teaching about the different skills one can have. Thank you for sharing, Sally!
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Thanks Michael.. Pat writes wonderful books for children and Deanie is inspirational.. hugsx
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Agreed, Sally! Think between all the novels i want to read, there will be place for some children books too. Its definitely best for calming down (some days). hugsxx
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Both books look like something for Christmas for my smaller friends! Thanks, Sally!
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I have read two of Pat’s children’s books and they are delightful.. Deanie will entertain with her horse stories..hugs
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These look absolutely adorable. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
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Thanks Sandra…hugsx
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Patricia did such a great job with the historic Jocko, I can’t wait to read this one.
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My father served on HMS Afrikander too in the mid 1960s.. we used to go to Saturday Cinema on the base and I wish we had bumped into a Great Dane…x
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Serendipity I’d say, Sally!
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Thank you for sharing, Sally. I love animal stories and love that Patricia’s story is about a real dog.
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Glad you enjoyed Jan I have a soft spot for animal stories too…hugsx
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A Great Dane in the British Navy is very cool!
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Very and a great companion I am sure for the younger crew members and those who were homesick..Happy Easter…hugsx
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Yes, I’ve read about dogs playing that role in wartime.
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I’ve read Pat’s book, Joyful Trouble. That was a fun read. This looks like it is in the same vein.
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She writes wonderful books…anything with a dog gets my vote and loved Joyful Trouble.. Have a lovely Easter weekend Pete..hugsx
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Dogs are the most amazing creatures. We could learn such a lot from them.
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Very much so Viv… it is time for us to welcome another one once Covid restrictions are lifted.. hugsx
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Thank you so much for featuring #CharlenetheStar Sally. We so appreciate all you do for us and other authors. Happy Easter everyone.
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Thank you so much for featuring #CharlenetheStar Sally. We so appreciate all you do for us and other authors. Happy Easter everyone. And thank you to everyone who left such lovely comments.
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Pleasure Deanie and I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend…hugsxx
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