All About Alfie by Shirley Hughes – review
SuperEva: 'My mummy and I like it because she had the same book when she was a little girl too!'
Top writing tips: Lauren St John
Lauren St John, author of the White Giraffe series and the Laura Marlin mysteries, explains how experimenting with all different kinds of stories can help you become a better writer
Your stories: Fox Cub by MG Adler – poem
He peeked out his face,From the den,Russet and ginger,Beady black eyes,Sniffed the air,Then wandered out,Small and weak,Followed by the other cubs,Yipping and yapping,Pouncing on leaves and shadows
Your stories: Haiku by Lottie Longshanks – poem
Here's a haiku from site member Lottie Longshanks to remind you how awesome the site is!
Your stories: The Time Machine by Butterfly Rainbow
Butterfly Rainbow: 'Ram and Professor Omkar stepped into the time machine. And they were off to Egypt! But danger awaited them...'
Your stories: The Magic of Books by Butterfly Rainbow – poem
Books, books,Books everywhere.Books we love,Books we admire.Books that take you a placeYou've never been before!Books, books...
Your stories: Our Precious World by Lottie Longshanks – poem
Site member Lottie Longshanks offers a poetic appreciation of our planet
Your stories: A Cat Called Mrs by Lottie Longshanks
Lottie Longshanks: 'Mrs has bright eyes, tortoiseshell fur that is softer than silk and the loudest purr you have heard in your life'
Your stories: The Most Important Creature in the World by Lottie Longshanks
Lottie Longshanks: 'Bee was busy but he was not happy - he saw the other creatures in the forest lazing about and having a good time'
How to Draw Horrible Science By Tony De Saulles – review
SuperBen: 'This book is good because it shows you how to draw lots of horrible things'
Tomi Ungerer, rennaisance man of children’s book illustration
The prolific author and illustrator is a goodwill ambassador for the Council of Europe and there's a museum in Strasbourg dedicated to his work. His 'fables' deserve greater recognition, writes Joanna Carey
The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories by Dr Seuss – review
SuperBen: 'Dr. Seuss books are really funny and they always rhyme'
Scottish children vote for vampires, dreams and chance
Record number of children vote in the Scottish children's book awards for their favourite reads