Clarice Bean, That's Me!

This picture book is about Clarice Bean and her family. She has an annoying little brother called Minal Cricket, a love-girl sister called Marcie, an older brother called Kurt and a crazy grandfather who pours soup on his cornflakes instead of milk. I like her because she has a pet fish and she eats spaghetti and cupcakes.

I like reading it because it's funny. I really like Marcie because she is funny. The pictures, that Lauren Child drew, are really nice and she makes the words different shapes and sizes.

I think that four-year-olds, five-year-olds, six-year-olds, seven-year-olds and eight-year-olds should read it.

There are other good picture books with Clarice Bean: "My Uncle is a Hunkle, says Clarice Bean" and "What Planet are You from Clarice Bean?"

Friska, My Friend by Patricia St John

FRISKA, MY FRIEND is about a boy, called Colin, and a dog, who Colin calls Friska. They live on a farm, near a village. In the beginning of Autumn, Friska suddenly goes missing! It's up to Colin, with the Vicar's help, to find Friska, wich leads to some hair-raising adventures!

What I really think is important is the following BIBLE verse: The Lord says "Don't be afraid, I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name; you are mine" (Isaiah 43:1). I also like Friska and Colin's friendship, which I also think's important.

I think children with dogs should read this great book. I think it's a great book for six-, seven- and eight-year-olds.

My Naughty Little Sister by Dorothy Edwards

This story is about a girl who's always getting into trouble. She's got red hair and a friend, Bad Harry. The story is told by her big sister.

It's a funny story where she goes on lots of adventures. It's told in chapters which are like short stories. I really like the pictures, Shirley Hughes is a really good picture drawer.

I think this book should be read by six to ten year-olds.