Five(and a bit) Days in the life of Ozzie Kingsford. by Val Bird. Illustrated by Rebecca Cundy

Finalist in the New Zealand Post Book Awards
Junior Fiction category

A funny family story featuring the Kingsford family consisting of Ozzie, who narrates the story, his sister Holly(the Brat), mother, father(skilled parents), dog Snoops and best friend Fletch.

This is one of a series of books about the same characters, all illustrated expertly by Val Bird's daughter Rebecca. Look at the illustration of "a lying little toad" - it is my favourite.

Ozzie narrates this story in diary form and it concerns a visit from an uncle who has not been seen for 10 years. A family reunion is planned and the Kingsford family goes into an uproar which provides the humour to the story.

Val Bird uses a number of fonts in telling this story which helps highlight key words , ideas actions and feelings. A good family yarn for younger readers at school years 3,4,5.

Reviewed by Bob

Published by Random House