8th book in the Landy and Friends Series (8)

The newest in the Fender/Landy series was always going to be a hit with our daughter thanks to the combination of two of her favourite things - Giraffes and Landrovers.We have three of the other books in this series already and they are books that we go back to time and time again. The first Fender book being a favourite as it looks at; pollution, beach cleaning, wildlife rescue, recycling and road signs.The illustrations in all the books are beautiful and very detailed. A is always spotting small things in them to talk about. The stories too have lots of hidden information within them. This one is no different, it's actually possibly one of the most detailed of the series that we've read so far. There's so much information in here on the geography of Africa with lots of countries mentioned, types of wild animals found there, lifestyles, malaria. It's just a really beautiful story which like all her books inspired conversation, further investigation, and tapped into existing knowledge too.A also loved the nod to two of Lamond’s other books: a Landy book Dan reads to some children and characters from JoJo’s wire car who appear at the end of the book - it's the kind of consistency and familiarity that really appeals to her. My aim this year is to complete our collection of these books. They tie in really nicely to some lovely learning topics and are so gentle and enjoyable. They really catch A’s attention and imagination. They make lovely themed tuff tray small world's too. She's over 5 now and we started reading them when she was 2, and she still loves them.

I love this series of books. I use it with the lad I do respite care with who has Downs Syndrome. It's an adventurous story that is illustrated beautifully but doesn't have loads of writing. He loves these adventures, a more grown up storyline but without lots of reading. I got him this one for Christmas having already got the previous editions. Can't wait for another story so hope it's not too long to wait.

Present for grandson who has others in the series. He was delighted with it.

My grandson loved all these books, good value, thank you

Amazing books. This one is the best our daughters nanny is in South Africa so it’s great to show Landy going from the uk to South Africa and the illustrations are beautiful.

We love this book as a family of landrover lovers!

Grandson adores this series, nearly have them all !

Love this series! Arrived quickly. Another great story!