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The Mellops Go Diving For Treasure by Tomi Ungerer – review

Angus and Isobel: 'A picture book classic whose time has maybe passed, though Isobel did express interest in reading more of the series'

Your stories: How the World Was Formed by Krazy Kesh

In the eagerly-awaited sequel to How the Kangaroo Got Its Pouch, Krazy Kesh gives us an alternative version for how the world was formed

Little Mouse by Alison Murray – review

Nicola and Samuel: 'We would definitely read more books by Alison Murray as the illustrations were so charming and really held Samuel's attention'

Pirate tale from Aardman artist wins Waterstones children’s prize

The Pirates Next Door has become the first picture book to win the prize voted for by booksellers

Christmas at the Toy Museum by David Lucas – review

SuperBen and SuperEva: 'We think this book is excellent because it makes you feel happy and sad'

Arthur’s Dream Boat by Polly Dunbar – review

SuperEva: 'I like spotting sea things like crabs and starfish that are hidden in the pictures'

Letters from an Alien Schoolboy: Cosmic Custard by Ros Asquith – review

Spartacus: 'This book is weird, funny and freaky and made me giggle a lot'

Romans: Usborne Beginners by Katie Daynes – review

PrincessMegan: 'The ladies wore fabric wrapped around them called a toga, which I have done at home!'

The Day Louis Got Eaten by John Fardell – review

Nicki and Luke: 'The monsters are scary but it all works out ok in the end'

Matilda by Roald Dahl – review

Purple Unicorns: 'If you have seen the DVD then you get a better understanding of the book'

Your stories: Monstrous Things by SuperBen and SuperEva – poem

What's the scariest thing you can think of? A spider? SuperBen and SuperEva have found worse than that - prepared to be terrified!

The Paddington Bear Books by Michael Bond – review

SuperCellaBella: 'I like the Paddington Bear books because Paddington is always getting mixed up!'

My Granny Is A Pirate by Val McDermid and Arthur Robins – review

Angus and Isobel: 'The quality of the rhymes and vividness of the illustrations mean My Granny Is A Pirate will stay in the imagination of young readers long after they've closed the book'

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