Two Asian Kitchens by Adam Liaw (Random House Struik, R395)
Australia’s MasterChef has launched his cookbook already.
Two Asian Kitchens is a journey through Adam Liaw’s Old Kitchen – which represents the traditional dishes of his history – and the New Kitchen – which takes his love for food and creating it into the present. Watch out for a full review of this book.
Justin Bieber First Step 2 Forever: My Story
by Justin Bieber (HarperCollins, R129)
As it claims on the cover, this book on another teen heart-throb is 100 percent official. It’s written by Justin Bieber himself and he addresses himself directly to the fans who will read this book.
It’s a frank, honest and endearing look into the person behind the pretty-boy smile and perfectly coiffed hair.
It is a story of how this Canadian boy’s world changed “so much, so fast” thanks to the “undying support” of his countless fans – my five-year-old daughter included. And it lays bare his dreams for the future.
My daughter is not at the reading stage yet, but she spends hours poring over this book and marvelling at the pictures.
Justin Bieber: Our World
by Millie Rowlands (Orion, R131)
Another Bieber book complete with a free poster, pictures, gossip and news.
Bieber is definitely taking the world by storm – no matter many of us just want to ruffle up his hair.
Selena Gomez: Me & You
by Posy Edwards (Orion, R99)
Find out everything you need to know about the singing and dancing sensation that is Selena Gomez.
She’s the latest teen star and is definitely going places.
This book is packed with photographs, gossip and the latest news about her.
There’s also a free pullout poster. A great gift for a Selena fan.
The Boss Baby
by Marla Frazee (Simon and Schuster, R75)
I don’t know who will enjoy this book more – you or the kids you read it to.
The Boss Baby is a book about that new addition to a family – that addition that changes everything in a new parent’s life … everything.
Accompanied by charming illustrations of a suit-clad, bald small person, Boss Baby rules his roost and his minions (mom and dad) in a charming and completely endearing way.
Marshall Armstrong Is New To Our School
by David Mackintosh (HarperCollins, R71)
A tale about a little boy who starts at a new school and doesn’t fit in. Until, that is, he throws an awesome birthday party. Everyone is invited and everyone has an awesome time doing things they don’t usually do.
Marshall Armstrong has arrived!
And everyone likes him despite his oddness.
So when Elisabeth Bell joins the class, the kids know better than to dislike her just because she looks odd.
Splish, Splash, Splat
by Rob Scotton (HarperCollins, R71)
Splat does not want to have a play date with Spike, who will break his toys and eat his sweets.
Worse still, he has to learn to swim – water is scary.
But when the rest of their friends rush into the pool, Splat and Spike realise they have more in common than they thought.
Planes and Rockets And Things That Fly
by Richard Scarry (HarperCollins, R71)
This collection of stories is filled with all types of flying machines. Jets, rockets, spaceships and helicopters – they all feature.
A great picture and story book for a young reader.
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