Family reviews: a selection

Jennifer and Minnie: As the new school year starts we've got a book about going to school for the first time (with a blue kangaroo!) and other treats

A day at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

The Edinburgh festival tents in Charlotte Square might be packed away for another year but relive the festival experience with site member Patrick's review of an author-filled day, and get inspired for next year's festival

Quickfire interview: Andy Stanton, Mr Gum author

The author of the Mr Gum books, which feature a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun and corn on the cob, reveals his bookish secrets, and his thoughts on Titanic star Kate Winslet recording the audiobooks of his hilarious series