What’s the book about?
When Willa accidentally learns that Sunset Views Retirement Village, home of her best old-age friend, Frank, is about to be sold, she has a feeling something isn’t right. Trouble is she’s super busy with Clubs and soccer matches, and there’s a fete to prepare for.
With her suspicions confirmed, Willa will need to enlist her best four-legged friend, Woof, and her best same-age friend, Tae, to help solve the trouble next door and save Sunset Views.
Can Willa come up with her best idea yet?
Recommended for:
Ages 6+.
Three reasons to read it:
- Harvey has a knack for weaving important life lessons into her narratives. In Willa and Woof #8: Best Idea Yet, you’ll encounter themes of creativity, problem-solving, and resilience as Willa faces obstacles that challenge her thinking and resourcefulness. Each page is an opportunity for young readers to learn about the value of perseverance and thinking outside the box.
- At the heart of Willa and Woof’s stories is a beautiful exploration of friendship. Their dynamic shows readers the importance of loyalty, support, and creativity in friendships. Plus, there’s something charming about a girl and her dog dreaming up new adventures—who hasn’t wished their pet could share in their wildest dreams?
- The illustrations in this book are a feast for the eyes, meticulously crafted to reflect the whimsical tone of Willa and Woof’s adventures. Each page bursts with color and detail, drawing readers into Willa’s world in a way that words alone cannot. The artist’s style complements Harvey’s narrative perfectly, creating a visual tapestry that enriches the storytelling experience.
Buy a copy of Willa and Woof #8: Best Idea Yet here.
About the author:
Jacqueline Harvey worked in schools for many years but has had a passion for storytelling since she was a child. She is the author of the popular Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy and Max and Willa and Woof series, which have sold almost two million copies in Australia alone. In 2022, she released a picture book, That Cat, illustrated by one of her former students, Kate Isobel Scott. Jacqueline’s books have received numerous shortlistings and awards while her picture book, The Sound of the Sea, was a CBCA Honour Book. Jacqueline speaks to thousands of young people at schools and festivals around the world, and says the characters in her books are often made up of the best bits of children she’s met over the years. While she is not a twin, like Kensy and Max she does have excellent powers of observation and has always thought she’d make a great spy. Jacqueline lives between Sydney, Australia, and Queenstown, New Zealand, and is currently working on more Willa and Woof adventures, several picture book projects and an exciting new middle-grade story.
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