Can books teach a child about the dangers of fire?
Book doctor: Stories of heroic firemen can give children the wrong idea about fire, but there are plenty of cautionary tales too
“Does my Goldfish know who I am?”: and Hundreds More Big Questions by Gemma Elwin – review
I Love Books: 'Overall, this book is not necessarily everybody's cup of tea but it is extremely interesting'
I’m a Chicken, Get me out of Here! by Anna Wilson – review
Prince Caspian: 'I really liked this book as it's very funny and I laughed out loud'
How Your Body Works by Judy Hindley – review
Riffat: 'This non-fiction book tells the reader all about the human body in very simple words'
Reviews roundup: your top reads this month
Can you see the wood for the trees? What's been the most-read book on the site this month?
Book of Beasts by Giles Sparrow – review
Ben, Millenium RIOT Readers: 'This book is full of fantastical creatures and facts about them'
Your stories: I am a Poetato by SuperBen – poem
Site member SuperBen has written us a poetato poem, inspired by John Hegley's I am a Poetato
Reader reviews roundup
YOUR REVIEWS: We've been looking at our very own stars this week - your reviews! Young spies, teen angst, demon dentists and horrible jokes have all been twinkling on the site
Jim Smith’s top 10 funny books for kids
The winner of this year's Roald Dahl funny prize picks his favourite books that made him chortle as a child, from Shrek to Adrian Mole
Roald Dahl funny prize goes to ‘lovable and hilarious’ schoolboy loser
A 'loser' schoolboy and a battle over a monkey nut triumph at the Roald Dahl funny prize
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling – review
BMDH: 'This is a information book about all magical beasts in the wizarding world and all the ones in the muggle world'
What books are great to read aloud?
Listening to stories being read aloud is one of the pleasures of childhood – discover the Book Doctor's favourite read-aloud books and tell us yours
Slightly Naughty but Very Silly Words by Dick and Dom – review
Wizard: 'WARNING: This book will not impress parents!'
The Adventures of Shola by Bernardo Atxaga – review
Wizard: 'The storyline is very engaging and will make you laugh your socks off and spread a grin on your face'
Horribly Hilarious Joke Book by Terry Deary – review
Rider: 'It is the best joke book I have ever read'