Our second look at QED's new Storytime Range offers up a puzzling quandary for tiny tiddlers. "What job would be best for a busy and energetic little elephant?" That's the core theme of this cute little story from Jodie Parachini and Caroline Pedler.

Mummy is on hand to help with useful suggestions. Little Elephant is great at eating, so perhaps she could turn her talents to cookery as a chef? Perhaps not, as little elephant is better at eating her own produce than selling it in Zebra's cafe! Eek!

How about art? Helping out in Flamingo's pottery stand perhaps? Maybe not, a big slightly clumsy elephant with big flapping ears causes chaos amongst the crockery!

Poor little elephant is completely downhearted but perhaps she just needs the right thing to happen to show her where her true talents lie.

What we love about the QED Storytime range is the discussions that emerge around the story, actively encouraged by helpful story discussion pointers raised at the end of each book (See also Steve Smallman's "The Special Guest" in the same range). It's always great listening to what kids want to be when they grow up (Charlotte changes her mind about once a week, this week: "I want to work in a pet shop!")

Charlotte's best bit: Little elephant's yummy buns and cakes - before little elephant gobbles up the lot!

Daddy's Favourite bit: A cute and fun story that stimulates discussion and is a real wow for little readers.

(Kindly sent to us for review by QED Publishing)

A bouncy effervescent rabbit is always a good bet for misbehaviour and crazy antics. At first I mistook "Boo!" as the first book in a deluge of easter titles, but it's actually nothing to do with easter - bear with, bear with!

Boo! is the story of Hullabaloo, a bunny who likes nothing better than sneaking up behind his friends before shouting "BOO!" at the top of his voice. Hullabaloo's friends don't mind at first, but after a while it gets a bit tiresome. Particularly when they're trying to do other things (have you ever tried to unwrap yourself from a hammock after a nasty surprise? It's not easy!)

Soon, Hullabaloo's friends put their foot down and insist "No more Boo-ing!" - Which is a shame because it's Hullabaloo's birthday and there's nothing quite like a big loud Boo to get things off to a flying start.

What on earth happens on Hullabaloo's birthday? Will the party ever take place? Will the friends ever recover from their jangled nerves?

Tracey ("Hubble Bubble Granny Trouble") Corderoy has a lovely way with words, backed up by Caroline Pedler's bold and beautifully coloured illustrations. Younger children will love a quick reading of "Boo!" before bedtime, just don't get them too over-excited with too much enthusiastic Boo-ing!

Charlotte's best bit: What happens to Hullabaloo's birthday cake. Eek!

Daddy's Favourite bit: A nice easy book to read before bed, with plenty of surprises. Boo to you too!

(Kindly sent to us for review by Little Tiger Press)

Everyone knows someone like Dudley! He's a natural-born performer but doesn't let anyone forget it, and when Dudley constantly thinks up new and exciting ways to impress his best friend Bonzo, he's as happy as can be.

But what happens one day when Dudley is no longer the focus of attention?

This rather delightful and energetic book sees Dudley learning a valuable lesson or two about friendship and about sharing the limelight as he realises that being the star of the show, and thinking you can do anything better than anyone else aren't always the most desirable qualities in a young pup.

Dudley's effervescence is catching, and his spectacular skills are indeed impressive, but if we're really honest we rather liked Bonzo who quietly and subtly shows Dudley how it's done!

Sue Mongredien's books are always full of fun and Caroline Pedler's bold and colourful (and very doggy!) illustrations are utterly brilliant. Children love Dudley's derring-do antics so watch out for 'Super-Duper Dudley!' when it's released on 7th January 2013

Charlotte's best bit: All the animals covering their ears and Bonzo being cuddly and cute!

Daddy's favourite bit: A great little moral tale full of vitality and energy. Dudley's a superstar!

(Kindly sent to us for review by Little Tiger Press)