King Jack and the Dragon by Peter Bently and Helen Oxenbury – review
Isha and Priya: 'We liked the illustrations, the beasts reminded us of the monsters in Where the Wild Things Are'
Celebrating the magic of Diana Wynne Jones
The first anniversary of the fantasy author's death is being marked with an online celebration of her life and work
Earwig and the Witch by Dianne Wynne Jones – review
Maisie: 'I was a bit scared but really wanted to know what was going to happen next!'
Brighton festival buzzes back
Julia Donaldson, children's laureate and author of The Gruffalo, is on the line-up for this year's Brighton festival, along with a bee extravaganza
Good Little Wolf by Nadia Shireen – review
Emma and Olive: 'Overall the book was fun to read and had enough to engage both parent and child, but probably was too lacking in charm to warrant many revisits'
Conrad Mason’s top 10 magical objects
From the classic - Excalibur - to the more unexpected - Terry Pratchett's luggage - magical objects come in all shapes and sizes. Conrad Mason picks his favourites
Rapunzel by Jutta Ash – review
Damyanti and Bryn: 'Bryn felt the high point of the story was when the Prince fell from the tower and "the thorns pierced his eyes and made him blind"'
Love Monster by Rachel Bright – review
Lizzie and Lorna: 'The striking use of colour and endearingly fuzzy monster made this an instant favourite in our house'
How can I interest my baby in books?
'You could try leaving a range of non-destructible books around in suitable locations...'
Watch the trailer for the picturebook Martha and the Bunny Brothers by Clara Vulliamy
Meet Martha and her friends in this trailer for a new picturebook about her bunny adventures
Lulu and the Best Cake Ever! by Emma Chichester Clark – review
Rhona and Maya: 'There are some really lovely touches in the illustrations'
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster – review
Faultline Fiction Fanatics (group member): 'The perfect read for fantasy lovers'
George Flies South by Simon James- review
Princess Megan: 'The pictures are nice and the baby bird George is very cute'
Oh No, George by Chris Haughton – review
Reba and Amatullah: 'Chris Haughton's striking illustrations with their bright, contrasting colours and bold shapes make this funny story a delight to read and share'