Wanda Wallaby Finds Her Bounce by Jonathan Emmett – review
Nicki and Luke: As it is published by London Zoo it has interesting facts about animals
10 book-apps that might change Julia Donaldson’s mind about Gruffalo apps
Author isn't keen on the idea, but perhaps if she saw what some developers have been doing... By Stuart Dredge
Watch the trailer for picture book Archie
There are lots of different breeds of dogs in this trailer for a doggy picture book by Domenica More Gordon - can you count how many?
The Great Sheep Shenigans by Peter Bently – review
Nicki and Luke: 'This is a funny story with great rhymes and unusual language'
Can you provide a definitive reading list for the first 10 years of life?
Book doctor: 'Though enjoyable and useful, lists are very subjective, so it pays to look around for different types'
The Frog Band and the Mystery of Lion Castle by Jim Smith – review
Emma and Christopher: 'Christopher loved the detailed pictures. We would read a page then talk about the picture'
Tillie McGillie’s Fantastical Chair by Vivian French – review
PrincessMegan: 'This is a very funny story about a magical Gran who waves her spotty hankie and strange things happen'
Josh Lacey’s top 10 pseudonymous books
A surprising number of authors choose not to use their real name when they publish their books. Josh Lacey, who has written a series of books under the name Josh Doder, picks his favourite writers with pen names
The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists by Gideon Defoe – review
roro_loves_books: 'I recommend this book to scientist lovers and pirate lovers'
Where are all the car-free books?
Picture books could show that travelling by bike, train, bus or coach can be fun but car journeys seem to get all the attention
You’re A Bad Man Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton – review
PrincessMegan: 'This book really makes me laugh, it is very funny. My daddy likes it and we laughed a lot reading it. It is hilarious!'
Megan Rix’s top 10 wartime animal books
From War Horse to Voytek The Bear, Megan Rix picks the animal heroes of wars through the ages
Top writing tips: Gill Lewis
Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk and White Dolphin, explains how to observe and absorb wild places and wildlife and then write them into your stories