Alas, all good things must come to an end but dry your eyes, here's a joyful final tale in the Jules and Nina (& George!) Series by Anita Pouroulis and Agata Crawczyk...

We love the Jules and Nina (and George) stories. Though we're self confessed cat fans, how could we possibly resist a book that came in a package that barked at us when we opened it!

As fans of the Jules and Nina series will know, Jules is a busy and imaginative little girl who absolutely adores her two dogs, Nina and George. Nina is quite prim and proper, but exceptionally well behaved (at least until Jules' back is turned). George is a complete scamp but a lovable rogue.

When Jules comes home from school one day, Mum is at her wits end. "That darned dog!" she cries. "It's driving me mad!"

Jules wonders what George has been up to now - but it's actually Nina who is driving mum to distraction. Nina's incessant barking is a complete puzzle as she's usually well behaved. Even Jules' soothing words and cuddles can't stop Nina, and it's actually beginning to make Jules want to reach for her pink earplugs herself.

What is upsetting Nina?

We don't want to give away too much of the plot but once again we were completely drawn into the world of a girl with a huge imagination and a delightful love of animals. So if you've ever wondered why your dogs are going crazy, your cats are creating chaos, or your guinea pig has gone off the deep end...pause for a moment, get down on all fours, and see the world from their point of view just like Jules does in this story!

"Jules and Nina - Nina Goes Barking Mad" is out today from Digital Leaf.

Charlotte's best bit: Cackling with glee at Jules' description of her mum's monobrow caterpillar!

Daddy's Favourite bit: A waggy tale that dog lovers are going to fall head over heels in love with

(Kindly sent to us for review by Digital Leaf)

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Jules and Nina Dine Out by Anita Pouroulis and Agata Krawczyk (Digital Leaf)

Happy Book Birthday to Jules, Nina and George! It's not often review books arrive in a mysterious pizza box (accompanied by a lovely 'menu' describing the book, and also a very lovely pack of squidgy jelly worms and snails that Charlotte made magically disappear in a flash) but "Jules and Nina Dine Out" by Anita Pouroulis and Agata Krawczyk offered us a tasty treat to tempt us into this doggy tale.

Jules lives with her two faithful pooches George and Nina. George is a typical 'boy' dog. Boisterous, loud and prone to misbehaviour while Nina conducts herself with a little more class and decorum. For a birthday treat, Jules is allowed to go to a restaurant with her parents and one of her dogs. She chooses Nina as she's always on her best behaviour but the restaurant manager won't let dogs in! CALAMITY!

Jules is forced to tie Nina up outside, so while she enjoys a wonderful dinner, Nina stares balefully through the window, unable to snaffle a few treats slid under the table.

Will Nina ever forgive Jules? Or has George got his eye on the doggy bag Nina thoughtfully brings home for her pooch.

We love the way this book delves into doggy / human relationships in a funny and often quite touching way and we're hoping that this is just the start of Jules, Nina and George's adventures from Anita and Agata. Enjoy the story, and look out for all the hidden snails popping up on each page (count them all!)

Charlotte's best bit: Nina's sulk once Jules and Nina arrive home! Ooch!

Daddy's Favourite bit: Chaotic and fun, a brilliant doggy tale!

(Kindly sent to us for review by Digital Leaf)