Dog Loves Drawing by Louise Yates
Gabrielle and Eloise: 'This book is ideal for children who love to scribble on their books'
Duck’s Easter Egg Hunt by Dawn Richards and Heidi D’hamers
Gabrielle and Eloise: 'My daughter adored this book (in fact she is reading it to herself as I write!)'
Katie in London by James Mayhew – review
Gabrielle and Eloise: 'It's beautifully done and my daughter snuggles into my lap when I pick this up'
The Clumsies make a Mess of the Airport by Sorrel Anderson – review
Sylvanians: 'My favourite part was a man called Howard who bounced on a ladies knickers, but you have to read it to find out why!'
Family reviews: a selection
Here's a selection of books to keep your little one's entertained at bedtime: revealing a penguin's hidden talent and the chance to deal out copious kisses and hugs
Tell Me what it’s Like to Be Big by Joyce Dunbar and Debi Gliori – review
Gabrielle and Eloise: 'The relationship between the siblings was beautifully showcased; all parents wish that the older brother's patience and assistance was a daily reality!'
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The Fishing Trip by Beatrice Rodriguez – review
Gabrielle and Eloise: 'This book is illustrated with no dialogue leaving us able to add any story that we wish to the pictures'
The Pirate House by Rebecca Patterson – review
Jennifer and Minnie: 'Minnie loves this book and I mean really loves it; requests it morning, noon and night.'
I don’t want to go to bed! by Julie Sykes and Tim Warner – review
Jennifer and Minnie: 'It's very repetitive which I think young readers like and the pictures are lovely'
Foxy! by Jessica Souhami – review
Damyanti and Bryn: 'Bryn and I have struggled to find much pleasure in this book'
Family reviews: a selection
The latest summer selection of family reviews features cats, rabbits, wombles and a return of that lovable old classic bear, Paddington
Quickfire interview: Shaun Tan
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My fold-out floor books: Colours by Roger Priddy – review
Karyn and Hugh: 'While Hugh obviously enjoys Colours, it didn't really stand out for me over other 'colours' books'
Meow! Meow! by Roger Priddy – review
Karyn and Hugh: 'Confirmed cat-lover Hugh greeted the book with an enthusiastic 'OOH! OH!' and buried his nose in the furry kitty tummy on the front page'