What higher praise can we give this book than that it is in the 'read often' pile? Christopher loved the detailed pictures. We would read a page then talk about the picture.

It is a great book if you are at the stage of wanting to introduce short stories/chapter books as there is more story than your usual picture book but not so much that the fidgeting sets in.

Christopher has recently discovered The Wind In The Willows so was happy to find another book with talking animals. The book may well be 30 years old but it is as fun today as it ever was.

The Frog Band is an adventure story with lots of excitement and gives you plenty to talk about with your child afterwards, which makes it perfect for the inquisitive child in your house. For us it is best read during the day, so we can go and find out more about castles, secret passages and hot air balloons. We will definitely be investing in more of this series.