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
The Astrid Lindgren award-winning author of startling graphic novels, including The Arrival and The Lost Thing, shares his thoughts on favourite books, authors, characters...and a joke
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'
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
London ABC by Ben Hawkes – review
Jennifer, Minnie and Bebe: 'The toddler was captivated by all the different things going on'
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...
Meet Jacqueline Wilson in Liverpool! – Competition
Your chance to win family tickets to the Tracy Beaker author's event in Liverpool