Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
By Bluey, Puffin Books, $16.99.
These two beautifully illustrated books, based on the hit ABC children’s television show, are available in time for gift giving during the festive season.
They are about Bluey, a six-year-old Blue Heeler pup, who loves to play. Along with her friends and family, Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.
This first book lets us join the Heeler family, who have all gathered at Muffin and Socks’ house for Christmas. Sure there is an exchange of presents, and then it’s the perfect weather for a family swim! Bluey’s new toy is Bartlebee and there’s fun along the way as we find out how will he cope with his first Heeler Christmas.
Bluey: Sleepytime
By Joe Brumm, Puffin Books, $24.99.
It’s time to put on your pajamas, grab your teddy bear and to get ready for bed for a dream-filled adventure.
It’s sleepytime at the Heeler house. Go on a phantasmagorical adventure with Bingo and Bluey. Bingo holds Floppy close and drifts off to sleep and so begins the fantasy. There’s a big glowing light, they pass a planet and go into space.
This story is from Joe Brumm, the creator of the award-winning Bluey TV series.
The winner of an International Emmy for Most Outstanding Children’s Program, Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS in October 2018.
It has amassed legions of dedicated fans and has hugely popular ranges of books, toys, clothes, games and more.
