Where Does Thursday Go?

Janeen Brian & Stephen Michael King

Scholastic: A Margaret Hamilton Book

2001 $24.95

32p hc

ISBN: 1-876289-51-1

Picture Book

Where does Thursday go before Friday comes? he asked his friend, Humbug. Humbug looked thoughtful. It has to go somewhere, said Splodge. Id like to say goodbye to it before it goes. Come on. (Where Does Thursday Go?)

Where Does Thursday Go? written by Janeen Brian and illustrated by Stephen Michael King is about a little bear named Splodge and his friend Humbug who are curious to know where Thursday goes before Friday arrives. So they set out on an adventure to find out where Thursday goes.  Will they find the answer?

I think this story is best suited for children aged 4 to 6 years.  It is an easy read. Id give this book a five out of five because of its different but beautiful illustrations, cute characters, and a simple but engaging story line that kids can enjoy. Rating: * * * * * (out of a maximum of 5)

Kangan, Year 5, Canberra, ACT

Its Thursday, Splodges birthday, and he doesnt want it to end.  Have you ever wondered where Thursday goes?  Splodge has and he wants to find out.  So he and his friend Humbug set out to find where Thursday goes, before Friday comes.  A great little adventure story.

The quality of the illustrations are excellent, they match the text and they help the reader understand the storyline. Very cute drawings. The language is appropriate for the audience and the words are rich and descriptive. 

I recommend this book to read-aloud or read-alone and is most suitable for ages 4 to 6 years.  A great bedtime story. 

This would be an enjoyable present to receive.

Emily, aged 10, Canberra, ACT

Where Does Thursday Go? is written by Janeen Brian and is illustrated by Stephen Michael King. The pictures are illustrated in a way that makes it easer to understand. It looks like the pictures are mostly done with water colours. Stephen has used little extra things like bugs flying around the light or extra details. He uses lots of dots, squiggles and lines in his drawings. The illustrations show great expressions and details.

It is a good story for younger children. We liked what happens in the story and we think other children would like it too. Janeen has made sounds in a different font and has used descriptive words with a repetitive storyline.

Where Does Thursday Go? is written by Janeen Brian and is illustrated by Stephen Michael King. The pictures are illustrated in a way that makes it easier to understand. They used great expressions and details. I would recommend this book for young children that like picture books. I like what happens in the story and I think other children would too. I really like the way Janeen Brian writes and would love to grow up to be just like her.          

Stephen Michael King is a great illustrator and I wish I could draw as good as him. Stephen uses lots of extra little dots, squiggles and lines and lots of other little things and they make the pictures look really good.

Where Does Thursday Go? is one of the best childrens books I have seen. Janeen Brian has made sounds in a different font so you can tell it is a sound and she used great descriptive words. I think Stephen Michael King has done most of his drawings in watercolor and they stand out well.

Where Dooes Thursday Go? is about a little bird and a little bear. It is the little birds birthday. At the end of the day the little bird wants to say goodbye to his birthday before it turns to Friday. The little bird and the bear look for Thursday everywhere they can think of, Finally they find Thursday and are all happy.

Annelyse, Year 5, country SA