Charlie Cook's Favourite Book - Julia Donaldson

My 2 1/2 year old was recently given this as a gift by a friend. Though she likes it being read to her it looks like it's for a slightly higher age group as my 6 year old read it and found it quite fascinating too. It is a hardcover board book in the style of toddler books but with a more "grown up" look and feel to the text. The cover is intriguing enough as it shows a picture of a boy reading a book on a sofa, outside in the garden, surrounded by a crocodile, bear, pirate, knight, frog and parrot looking at him with interest. And the book he is holding in turn has the same picture on its cover. The book is written by Julia Donaldson ...  Read the complete review

"Once upon a time there was a boy called Charlie Cook who curled up in a cosy chair and read his favourite book..." ... and so begins an engaging literary adventure! Most people get to know about Julia Donaldson through her wonderful book "The Gruffalo", but I confess although I had heard much about that book I had never bought it for my daughter. I first came across "Charlie Cook" at a church fair hidden away on the book stall. I was initially attracted by the bright and humerous illustrations and as I had heard good things about Julia Donaldson's stories and this book, in mint condition was on sale for a criminally ...  Read the complete review

This is another one of Julia Donaldson's outstanding children's picture books, but perhaps less well known than the Gruffalo, which is a shame as it's a very good book which children between 4 - 7 can enjoy and even older! ~ Julia Donaldson ~ Julia Donaldson began her career writing songs for children's television. In 1993 one of her songs 'A squash and A Squeeze' was made in to a book. Since then she has written over 40 books and is probably best known for 'The Gruffalo' which won three major British Book Awards. Other books by her include: * Monkey Puzzle * The Gruffalo * Fox's Socks * Postman Bear * ...  Read the complete review