Book reviews: Books out this month

Lively Elizabeth
Mara Bergman and Cassia Thomas

Elizabeth is a delightfully plausible little girl who learns through some naughty behaviour that all actions can have consequences. One little push at nursery sets in action a whole chain of events. This book is perfect for those lively little preschoolers between the ages of three and four.

Age 3-5 years
Price £10.99 Hardback

Hodder Children’s Books
www.hodderchildrens.co.uk

Jacob O’Reily Wants a Pet
Lynne Rickards and Lee Wildish

When Jacob O’Reily decides he wants a pet, perhaps it would have been better for his parents to agree to one of his more innocuous requests. Instead, at their suggestion he sets up a pet-sitting business that destroys their perfect house and causes mayhem. Great illustrations and would be perfect leverage for any youngster trying to coerce their parents into buying the simple hamster.

Age 3-5 years
Price £10.99 Hardback

Hodder Children’s Books
www.hodderchildrens.co.uk

Babies Love Books
Laurence Anholt and Catherine Anholt

Despite Google answering pretty much any question you have in ten seconds and 500,000 results, books will always remain the corner stone of knowledge. This great book by the popular Anholts will take youngsters through the freedom to read a good book at any time, anywhere, without an internet connection or computer in sight.

Age 3-5 years
Price £5.99 Paperback

Orchard Books
www.orchardbooks.co.uk