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Wednesday, 1 January 2025

Review: Meerkat Mayhem

Meerkat’s worms are his favourite fare. He eats as many as possible and as often as he can.

One day Meerkat decides to set out for a walk after one of his scrumptious meals but finds he can’t move.  

Helplessly stuck in his burrow with half of him sticking out, a kindly elephant offers to give him a pull.

Could she get Meerkat out?

No, she could not!

Then a giraffe comes along and takes hold of elephant and pulls.

Can the growing group of animal friends, working together as a team,

save the suffering Meerkat from his stuck position?

If not, what is Meerkat to do?

This delightful little story brings the two talented creators of Where is the Green Sheep, together again.

Mem Fox's clever short sharp prose, and  repetition of the catch cry, will initiate the participation of the young listeners. 

Judy Horacek's dazzling illustrations reflecting hilarious happenings, make this another wonderful book full of entertainment and learning for the very young, by these two, together again!.

There is also a board game and lots of flow on from this book to be found for passionate  Meerkat fans!

Title: Meerkat Mayhem
Author: Mem Fox
Illustrator: Judy Horacek
Publisher: Puffin, $19.99
Publication Date: 5 November 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN:9780143777687
For ages: 3+
Type: Picture Book