Lost and Found - Oliver Jeffers

My daughter, Emilie, is fast approaching 9 1/2 months old and so is a bit young yet for reading but, as a keen reader myself, I am very eager to impress upon her how much enjoyment you can get out of reading a good book. Hence I have stated to build up a little collection for her of books I think she will best enjoy. Already I have Where the Wild Things are, a full set of Beatrix Potter's tales and am firmly on the way to getting all the Mr.Men books I can find whilst keeping my eyes peeled for anything newer that I see that might match the quality of books I read when I was little. Recently I bought a copy of THE WAY BACK HOME by OLIVER JEFFERS all about a ...

'Lost and Found' written by Oliver Jeffers tells of a really sweet story of friendshio between a small boy and a penguin! An unusual combination you might think, and indeed it is, but the unlikely pair end up forming a very strong bond. The story starts with the small boy opening his front door one day and rather surprisingly finding a little penguin on his doorstep. He thinks that this is rather peculiar and decides that he really must find out whether anyone has lost the penguin so he can take him back! So he heads off to the Lost and Found office but soon discovers that no one has actually lost a penguin! Nobody could tell him where penguins come from ...

I am weak! My son's book collection is getting out of control. I have a problem and it is time I admit to it and learn to deal with it. I cannot stop myself from buying new Children's books every week! I pretend they are for my son's benefit - I tell myself encouraging my son to enjoy books is a positive thing so how can it be wrong that I over-indulge but the truth is, I buy these books because I like the clever little verses and storylines. I soak up the beautifully coloured pages like a sponge. I crave new characters with funny names and even funnier faces. Truth be told, I can't stop myself from sneaking upstairs to read the new purchases as soon as I get home. 30 ...