We love books. They are a huge part of our daily lives. So, here's a rundown of mother and daughter favourites, aged 3 and that all-important half...
Here We Are, Notes for Living on Planet Earth, by Oliver Jeffers
Mother: Beautifully illustrated guide to the world, it's people and it's places.
Daughter: I love spotting all the different people, giants and cook-ers (chefs).
Oh, The Places You'll Go!, by Dr. Seuss
Mother: Grown-ups should read this more often; for un-slumping advice.
Daughter: The big pussycat and mummy getting the names wrong.
Get the Rat! and Lots of Nuts, by Alex Lane & Gill Munton
Mother: Great for practising phonics, with tips and post-reading ideas.
Daughter: Telling mummy to get the rat (reading my first words).
Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Mother: Love most of these books but this one was the first we read, so has a special place.
Daughter: Buzz off! That's my witch!
How do I see? A lift-the-flap book from Usborne
Mother: You're never too old to learn, plus the flaps make it super fun learning too.
Daughter: Skinny-legs spiders have 8 eyes, do you know?
Little People, Big Dreams series
Mother: Available in bound and board books, this collection tells the most inspiring real-life tales.
Daughter: Mummy's favourites, I like the Boom-da-da-boom singing lady best (Ella Fitzgerald).
The Girl and the Dinosaur, by Holly Hughes & Sarah Massini
Mother: Flowing, magical tale of dreams and imaginations.
Daughter: You have to find the unicorns!
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