Children's Books

Advantages: lovely stories and puzzles
Disadvantages: none

...four piece jigsaw puzzles. My four and a half year old daughter absolutely loves her ballet (and she's also pretty keen on puzzles too!) so when I saw this book I knew it was something she would really like! I wasn't wrong! The book is written by Sian Baily and has six double page spreads which tell the story and illustrate a scene from different ballets. These are Cinderella, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, The Firebird and The Nutcracker ...
...until I read this with my daughter. Of course the story elements are only one part of this book, and although my daughter was interested in having the stories read to her, she was very impatient to get on and try and do the puzzles! The first thing to say about these is that all the illustrations are very beautiful and detailed. My daughter loves the ballerinas in their beautiful costumes and their pink ribboned ballet shoes. She also likes to ... Read review

Advantages: Clearly set out, huge amount of words and other specifics.
Disadvantages: None.

...it all. ◄◄◄ Other Oxford Dictionaries ►►► There is a wealth of children's dictionaries available at the moment, the contest is mainly between Oxford and Collins. I have listed some of the Oxford children's dictionaries: ~ Colour dictionary: for homework help ~ Junior illustrated dictionary ~ Concise school dictionary ~ First illustrated children's dictionary ~ Very first dictionary ~ First rhyming dictionary ...
...picture dictionary ~ Pocket spelling dictionary So there you have it, so many to choose from and it's imperative that you pick the correct one for your child. This dictionary is 'pitched' at 8 years and upwards - In my experience, much of the content may well go over the heads of the average 8 year old but a good investment as it will 'see' them through secondary education. ... Read review

Advantages: Really easy to use with great results
Disadvantages: No obvious ones

This has got to be one of the easiest, most fun and most painless ways to help children to learn to read. My daughters primary school uses these books and all the children can read by the time they reach year 2. I would recommend them to any parent who wants to help their children to read the easy way. I got my from Ebay and was lucky to get a bargain, but to be honest I don't think the full market price is too bad considering the system works, ...
...English has so many odd pronounciations and these books help with them such by giving each sound an action and picture to go with it. e.g to say the sound 't' you imagine you are watching a game of tennis and say 't' as you look from side to side. ... Read review

Advantages: Encourages a love of reading.
Disadvantages: Can cause bad behaviour.

Who is Horrid Henry? I was introduced to Horrid Henry a couple of years ago, when my daughter was in Reception (age 5). She came home from school talking about this horrid boy, Henry. After ascertaining that this was a fictional character, rather than an obnoxious friend, I forgot about him. Until Year 1. In Year 1, all the children in my daughter's class were talking about Horrid Henry. They were fighting over the Horrid Henry books in the ...
...was the TV series… Suddenly, Horrid Henry was a big part of my daughter's life and, therefore, mine too. So, who is Horrid Henry? Well, as the name suggests, he is a horrid little boy; the kind of boy who would put you off having children forever. However, although he is mischievous, rude and naughty, he is not really unkind. He has a very selfish streak (as most 9 year olds do) that means he only thinks of himself and not others. Nor does he consider ... Read review

Advantages: has full list of pokedex
Disadvantages: have to buy both both books

...entire Pokedex listing for the pokemon in the Sinnoh area. It also comes with a free poster! There is also a second volume guide which has the COMPLETE full list of all the pokemon there has been since ruby/ sapphire leaf green/ fire red and emerald. This full list has also the inforamtion of what pokemon evolves into what and what their pre evolves are. It also has extra missions for those who have completed the main quest making the gameplay longer. ... Read review