The Penguin Book - Birds in Suits by Dr Mark Norman

Publisher: Black Dog Books    Reading age 5+ Size 32 pp

Any kid who loves penguins must get this book. James, seven, thought it was just wonderful and was telling me all about penguins at the end of it!

Dr Mark Norman is a marine biologist and one of the world's foremost expert on cephalopod. His work with National Geographic and other nature magazines has covered giant squid, hug aggregations of southern giant cuttlefish and pioneering surveys of remote Indo-Pacific coral reefs.

The story of all 17 penguin species is covered in this book and details of where they live and play are well written for the young readers. Recommended for the Christmas stockings or any time you have a kid who loves penguins.

 Kestrel by Mark Svendsen, Steven Woolman and Laura Peterson

Publisher: Lothian Books Reading age 5 +

I just loved this book, the pictures tell the story as much as the book.  A wonderful book to read to grandchildren. Its about a grandfather and grandson and the making of a very special dinghy called Kestrel.

With terms such as keel, bow, stern and anchor, it is a real must for children who love the sea and for grandparents who love to tell beautiful stories.