The Tales of Olga Da Polga by Michael Bond – review Sylvanians: 'This book is about a guinea pig called Olga Da Polga who has lots of adventures'
The terrible thing that happened to Barnaby Brocket by John Boyne – review ellathebookworm: 'I think that it can be read and revelled in by boys and girls of any age. It could be a good book for adults, too!'
Amnesty teen takeover: Debi Gliori’s top 10 books with pictures that open your eyes to the world From small heroes doing quiet deeds to Dr Seuss on what went wrong with capitalism, Debi Glioro picks books with pictures that make everyone think
Yucky Mucky Manners by Sam Lloyd – review Karyn and Hugh: 'For kids who are slightly older and more sophisticated (or less, depending on your point of view)'
Missing Mummy: a book about bereavement by Rebecca Cobb – review Siobhan and Ellie: 'If a children's book can possibly help in such a situation then I dare say this one would'
Quaky Cat by Diana Noonan and Gavin Bishop – review Siobhan and Ellie: 'An interesting story with 50% of the proceeds going to charity'
Axel Scheffler and Philip Ardagh introduce The Grunts to Edinburgh Gruffalo illustrator and Eddie Dickens' author pair up to launch new children's books series
Family reviews: a selection This weekend the family reviewers take a tour through non-fiction: a classic that disappoints, and a crafts book that's just great for rainy days
Your stories: The Guide To Book Teleportation by ellathebookworm – poem Here's a poem that any bookworm will understand, about how the mystery and magic of books transports us to faraway places...
London ABC by Ben Hawkes – review Jennifer, Minnie and Bebe: 'The toddler was captivated by all the different things going on'
Meet Jacqueline Wilson in Liverpool! – Competition Your chance to win family tickets to the Tracy Beaker author's event in Liverpool
Matilda’s Cat by Emily Gravett – review Jennifer, Minnie and Bebe: 'Gravett to me is just pixar and can do no wrong in our house!'
Emily Gravett’s top 10 animal picture books The author of Monkey and Me and Meerkat Mail picks her favourite books in which animals, from moles to mooses, are the stars of the story
Bob’s Best Ever Friend by Simon Bartram – review Nicki, Paul and Luke: 'The pictures as usual are amazingly detailed and tell a back story all of their own'
Watership Down by Richard Adams – review MayaP: 'The story draws you in, captivates you, and by the end you feel like you were actually in the book'