Children's book review: Hattie the Hare (2024) by Pam Ayres.

For today's blog post I am reviewing Pam Ayres' children's book Hattie the Hare (2024). Now it is a nice book with beautiful illustrations by Nicola O'Byrne. The colourful and intricate illustrations alone could capture the attention of children. Then we have the story itself.

The story is rather special I find, offering information about hares as it goes on. But the facts are not given in a boring, factual manner. The story is fascinating with rhymes that are perfectly created. Ayres is keeping children engaged too by avoiding words too complex for them to comprehend. What makes the story even better is how she has included facts about hares at the back, which provides a learning element for children. It is good to have books that can be educational and that can children can also enjoy.

Pam Ayres here has written a great book, which I believe ticks all the right boxes for a book being aimed at children. It is sweet and informative without being likely to create boredom. I am giving Hattie the Hare a 10/10.

Until next time,

Thomas.