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Review *How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth*


by Michelle Robinson

Illustrated by Kate Hindley

Published by Simon & Schuster UK


Whether it's the title or gorgeous cover artwork that draws you in, you'll love this book from the very first moment.

A lot of people with pets in their family may have given a muddy dog a bath or shower. Some pets might enjoy it & sit still but others might make it tricky & splash everyone! Can you even imagine giving a huge Woolly Mammoth a wash?


The first task is getting your mammoth into the tub - do you think it'll be easy or quick? Will you need help? Will there be an escape attempt?


There's a broom, a spooky mask & even a skateboard put to use in this fun story, but will anything work? Treats? Cake? You'll have to read to find out!

You might need some unusual products for a mammoth's wash. That woolly coat might be a tough task, but just follow the clear step-by-step instructions & you'll be fine. Or will you?! What do you wear when you wash a mammoth? Be ready for anything. Do you think you'd be able to stay dry?


This story is an unusual topic & that's one of its main attractions but the visual artistry & design elevates this book to another level entirely.


A gorgeous colour palette invites our eyes to enjoy incredible illustrations. There's so much to look at & talk about with young readers.


The actual scale of the illustrations is fabulous & adds to the fun of the story.


One page is even filled with just the woolly mammoth's face! We LOVED this page the most.


Do you think a woolly mammoth has

a curly or straight coat? Do they have bushy eyebrows or thin ones? Do you need a shower cap?


Even the design of the back cover is a special treat, with publishing & sales information incorporated cleverly in the pictures of bathroom items!


It's a huge triumph from two great names in children's books: Michelle Robinson & Kate Hindley.



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