We begged, nay PLEADED with the Pigeon not to try and drive the bus. We even lost a Knuffle Bunny along the way but so far we've been pretty safe from running into hungry Dinosaurs.

Thank goodness for Mo Willems' new book, which is a cautionary tale about being in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and scoffing far too much chocolate (something we're definitely, woefully far too familiar with).

What happens when Goldilocks trades three bears for three dinosaurs? Well, at first the welcome mat will be extended, and the chairs will be comfy, the beds wonderfully made and the lure of hot, cool and "just right" chocolate pudding will be too tempting to pass up.

Like Mo Willems' "Pigeon" series, we loved the fact that Mo gets away with tweaking and poking fun at children's story mainstays while introducing abject chaos in copious amounts, and great characters who you're never sure you should side with or run screaming away from.

With Mo's trademark art style lending itself well to a book chock full of things for children to discover (see how many Pigeon cameos you can spot!) it's a hilarious and enjoyable romp.

Charlotte's best bit: Pigeon turning up in various places (pigeons are very cheeky like that) and the Dinosaur's "welcome" mat.

Daddy's Favourite bit: Whacky and zany, with plenty of giggly moments. Oh and lots of chocolate, which can only be a good thing* (*Unless you're trying to avoid being a Dinosaur's main course!)

(Kindly sent to us for review by Walker Books)

A Picture Book Party and you're all invited!

What a packed week! Phew! As you can probably tell from that little image that's appeared on our page background we've been very very lucky enough to be involved with the Walker Picture Book Party this year.

Featuring 5 picture book blogs, 5 utterly wonderful picture books and lots of biscuits, weak lemon drinks, balloons and bunting, you can be sure to find something you'll like in amongst this little lot.

The five books that are the focus of this year's party are utterly utterly amazing so prepare yourself for...

Peck Peck Peck by Lucy Cousins.
Captain Cat by Inga Moore
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems
Silver Buttons by Bob Graham
Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters by Jane Yolen and Kelly Murphy

The party kicked off in grand style with the lovely Zoe over at "Playing By The Book" so don't miss her brilliant photoblog and review of the wonderful "Peck Peck Peck" by Lucy Cousins.

Tomorrow it's our turn - We can't promise that we'll have baked fab biscuits like Zoe, but we can most certainly promise you a look at a rather special book indeed.

Wednesday it's the turn of Rainy Day Mum. Let's hope the weather is fine!

On Thursday, treat yourself to a slap up feed and some booky goodness with Mummy Mishaps.

Finally on Friday to wrap up the blog tour and picture book party, join A Rush Of Love and see what they get up to!

Whatever the weather, grab yourself a nice comfy seat and prepare for 5 brilliant books from 4 brilliant blogs (and ours!)