I Love My Daddy by Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd (Hachette Children's, £5.99)Andreae may be better known best for his anarchic alter-egos, Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton but this rather sweet little picture book is an altogether more warm and fuzzy

to the norm, and he shows that everyone is a unique individual. Aaah.* He's following in the (giant) footsteps of other Elephantine heroes, like Babar and Dumbo.Elmer by David McKee is published by Red Fox. 

Children take longer to establish basic reading and writing skills in English than in any other European language, because of the complex syllable structure nad inconsistent spelling systems. A study of 700 children in 15 European countries showed

wanted to create a sense of suspense and excitement, as though something were about to happen.

Why do you think the Famous Five Books have such enduring appeal? 
Children love to read about children having adventures – and the fact that they were written

mother an ‘über-maker’, because whatever she turns her hand to, she can do splendidly. We all live together with my husband, our two children, Jack and Ariadne, and three dogs.” Archie is a delightful picture book but – be warned – it has no words, apart

 Orla’s first foray into the world of children’s picture books. And as you can imagine, it makes for a very stylish affair indeed. The first two books, Numbers and Colours, were published by Egmont last year; two more, Shapes and Creatures, will follow