Pug & Pig and Friends by Sue Lowell Gallion and Joyce Wan, Simon & Schuster Pug & Pig and Friends is one of the most uplifting books we own. From its bright yellow cover to its adorable animals and their hilarious antics, this is guaranteed to raise the spirits of anyone who encounters it. We love the bold illustrations and the simple but incredibly entertaining story which always evokes lots of laughter, no matter how often it's read. Following on from the equally heartwarmi

The Perfect Fit by Naomi and James Jones, Oxford University Press What's it about? We have been meaning to share a review of this amazing debut for months. By a talented author-illustrator team who are also married, this is a delightful tale about a triangle's quest to find friends who look just like her. She meets circles, squares, hexagons and stars who are all very welcoming. Triangle enjoys their company but never feels like she truly belongs. Will Triangle ever meet shap

Cheeky Monkey by Zehra Hicks, Hachette We're mad about Pug Hug by Zehra Hicks and I've been meaning to review it for ages. Our copy actually had an unfortunate accident a little while ago. My eldest took it to school with her but it never made it back home. A few evenings ago, at bedtime, the youngest was mourning the loss of Pug Hug quite dramatically. There was no placating her, so out of frustration, I purchased a copy of the ebook so that we could read it instantly. While

The Rapping Princess by Hannah Lee and Allen Fatimaharan, Faber What's it about? The Rapping Princess introduces the wonderful Shiloh who lives in an enormous palace with her six sisters and parents, the king and queen. Shiloh's home is an intriguing place where talking mirrors are not unusual and elaborate flying machines abound. Yet Shiloh is sad because all her sisters are accomplished singers, while she thinks her own voice resembles a goat. Shiloh resolves to improve her

Out of Nowhere by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, Nosy Crow A beetle and a caterpillar become acquainted and are soon inseparable, sharing picnics daily and watching the moon rise together every evening. One morning, the beetle wakes up to find the caterpillar has vanished and sets off in search of his pal. Will they be reunited and can their routine stay the same even if they are irrevocably altered? Using very few words and a simple but clever premise, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros c

…and why you will too A cat and a rat engage in a battle of wits as they try to take possession of a much-coveted hat. When a bat appears, wearing an attractive cravat, who will emerge as the best-dressed of the trio? The Cat and the Rat and the Hat is a fresh and fast-paced, comic caper and a riveting, roller-coaster of a read! Find out why we love this enormously entertaining, playful and inventive take on traditional nursery rhyme, 'The House that Jack Built.' It’s extreme

All I Want is an Octopus by Tracy Gunaratnam and Valentina Fontana, Maverick Books Looking for a helper who could make you laugh, style your hair, wash the car, run your bath, paint the house AND give wonderful cuddles? It sounds like you need an octopus... All I Want is an Octopus is a whimsical and humorous celebration of the magic of owning a pet. A boy who longs for an octopus lists all the advantages of owning one as he tries to persuade his parents to permit it. Perha

Rose the Cat-Dog by Todd Albert and Sirma Karaguiozova Rose the Cat-Dog is one of those rare stories about a pet that will appeal to readers outside the family to whom the main character belongs. We learn about Rose’s journey from a cruel breeder’s cage to her comfortable and loving forever home. We see how her behaviour is more feline than canine and understand why she might be more timid than the average dog. Next, we discover what happens when a new baby arrives and we wit