Children’s summer reading
As part of the Summer Reading Challenge to read six books over the holidays, top children's writers and children who did the challenge last year recommend their favourites
The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp – review
Tom, Emma, Daisy, and Olive: 'In short, a must for any family bored of the norm."
The Buttons Family series: New Shoes and Going to the Doctor by Vivian French – review
Jennifer and Minnie, aged 1: 'Quite frankly these books just seemed pointless.'
Fancy Dress Farmyard by Nick Sharratt – review
Catherine and Stanley: 'This is a really charming book which gets young readers engaged.'
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The Really, Really, Really Big Dinosaur by Richard Byrne – review
Emily and Maisy: 'This delightful book offers a very funny look at bullies and the triumph of brains over brawn.'
Splish, Splash, Splat! By Rob Scotton – review
Catherine and Stanley: 'This is too wordy a picture book for two-year-olds.'
A Friend for Little Bear by Harry Horse – review
Angus and Isobel: 'A Friend for Little Bear is a truly wonderful story about the value of people over objects.'
The Best Singer in the World by Ulf Nilsson and Eva Eriksson – review
Angus and Isobel: 'i'm not sure I've known Isobel laugh so loudly at a picture book as she did over this simple story.'
I Love You Little Monster by Giles Andreae – review
Jennifer and Minnie: 'It felt like everything I wanted to say big monster said for me in a rather more eloquent way then I ever could!'
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The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett – review
Jennifer and Minnie: 'I just adore all of Emily Gravett's books... They are beautifully simple and her drawings are so charming.'
The World of Pooh by AA Milne – review
Master Pocket: 'This book is so good - I want to go inside it!'
Five Minutes’ Peace by Jill Murphy – review
Tara and Keeley: 'It's a funny, enjoyable read which even gave me an opportunity to explain that parents need a break sometimes!'
Cub’s First Summer by Rebecca Elliott – review
Tara, Keeley and Summer: 'This is a really sweet book, gorgeous illustrations and a lovely story'