An A to Z of Pirates by Caroline Stills and Heath McKenzie – review
Jennifer and Minnie: 'It is a rhyming story within itself but also every page is just brimming with illustrations - it's like a Where's Wally of the alphabet world!'
Lousy Thinking by Mike Davies – review
freddymadefilms 'hilarious, such an imaginative book - it doesn't remind me of any other book that I've ever read'
Your stories: My world of colour by Maya P – poem
Dive into Maya P's world of colour and unleash all of your senses
Discover short stories to read and write in National short story week
It's National short story week so we're celebrating the art of abbreviated fiction on the site with four days of great short reads, plus advice and opportunities to write your own
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson – review
Jennifer, Minnie, aged 1 and Bebe, aged 6 months: 'I am glad to have had this introduced to us and it is proving a firm favourite'
Five reasons why I love my library
Site member TheBookThief shares the top five reasons why she loves her library - and why you should get down to yours
Sparkle’s Song by Samantha Hale – review
Jennifer, Minnie, aged 1 and Bebe, aged 6 months: 'Very flighty and a bit folksy'
Little Grey Rabbit’s Noisy Night by Alice Corrie and Angela Swan – review
Reba and Amatullah, aged 2 'The gorgeously detailed illustrations in their soft colours reminded me of Beatrix Potter's style'
Family reviews: a selection
A classic which stands the test of time, a crocodile hand-puppet and an 'ADORABLE' book about worrying are the three books judged by our quintet of family reviewers
The Big Animal Mix Up by Gareth Edwards – review
Jennifer, Minnie, aged 1 and Bebe, aged 6 months: 'Minnie really enjoyed this book and has requested it to be read several times'
This is Edinburgh by Miroslav Sasek – review
Jennifer, Minnie, aged 1 and Bebe, aged 6 months: 'It just shows you how beautiful and marvellous Edinburgh is'
Roald Dahl funny prize: children discuss the 0-6 shortlist – video
Watch class 1K from Hitherfield primary school share their views on the Roald Dahl funny prize 0-6 shortlist
Ten reasons why I love my library
It's not all work and no play in the library - pupil librarian jamesk96 reminds us how libraries can be fun...even at school!
The Queen’s Knickers by Nicholas Allan – review
Jennifer, Minnie, aged 1 and Bebe, aged 6 months: 'I do think knickers are a great comedy tool'
Alien absurdity and toddler tantrums take Roald Dahl funny prize
A surreal take on an alien visitation and a tale of a toddler's day of terrifying tantrums have triumphed at the Roald Dahl funny prize