This one was snapped up and read from cover to cover the moment it arrived.

I've long been a fan of Frida Kahlo's work and I'm also a huge fan of Laurence Anholt's fantastic "Anholt's Artists" range, where Laurence introduces the most famous artists and their stunning works of art to children in a hugely engaging way.

In "Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World" we meet a little girl called Mariana who is visiting Frida to get her portrait painted.

The little girl is a bit shy and not quite sure what to expect. Frida is, after all, a fairly eccentric character. She has a pet monkey, she keeps a skeleton in her room and her works of art are stunning, sometimes macabre but hugely celebrated.

Mariana settles down to listen to a story, the story of Frida's life and as the book unfolds we too get to learn about this amazing artist and her extremely tough life, and the accident that almost killed her. Amazingly she recovered and is now recognised all over the globe, her works ensuring that her memory and legacy live forever.

It's fascinating stuff, and once again I firmly tip my hat to Laurence for producing such a brilliant tale, woven around Frida's life.

Charlotte's best bit: Learning all about Frida's early life and art, and her encouraging family (particularly dad!)

Daddy's favourite bit: One of my favourite artists, stunningly brought to life for children in this fabulous book.

(Kindly sent to us for review by Frances Lincoln Children's Books)

"Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World"

Written and Illustrated by Laurence Anholt

Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Publication Date: 1st September 2016

We've featured a few of the fantastic books in Laurence Anholt's fab "Anholt's Artists" range but could "Tell us a Story, Papa Chagall" feature one of the most child-friendly artists ever? You betcha...!

Join us for another journey of artistic discovery with Laurence Anholt's brilliant "Anholt's Artists" series, this time with a master of colour - Henri Matisse...

Laurence Anholt's fantastic "Anholt's Artists" series is a brilliant introduction to the world of art and artists for children who love art and history in equal measure. In "Cezanne and the Apple Boy" we find out about one of the greatest and most revolutionary artists of the 19th Century, Paul Cezanne - and his son...Paul Cezanne! Yep, that's right, a double dose of Cezanne as we learn about "The Mountain Main" and his son, and how Paul (the elder) was a key instigator of an artistic movement known as Cubism, the simplification of form and beauty, to produce rich and vibrant works of art that took the world by storm. Cezanne's post impressionist works formed an important bridge between impressionism and cubism, forming an entirely new way of thinking about painting with his 'wonky trees and crooked houses'.

Though as we learn in the story, Cezanne's life wasn't always easy. Paul (Junior) is invited by his father to join a painting exhibition when he's old enough to travel, and the young Paul finds a shambling giant of a man roaming the countryside with his donkey, painting what he sees in an amazing and new way.

Life is hard as a poor painter, but the chance discovery of Cezanne's work by an art gallery agent from Paris ushers the start of an astonishing turn of fortune, and also a turning point in the relationship between father and son.

Laurence Anholt has put together a stunning story-driven exploration of art history that is absolutely perfect as an introduction to Cezanne's life and work, and we find out that the "Apple Boy" in Cezanne's paintings (which was, of course, Paul Jr) was the apple of his father's eye too.

Utterly and completely brilliant, and we cannot wait to explore the other stories in the series (featuring artists like Picasso and Van Gogh too!)

Charlotte's best bit: She loved the quirkiness of Paul Senior (the fact he didn't like to be touched, but didn't mind a big soppy wet kiss from his son in the end! Awww!)

Daddy's Favourite bit: Stunning, brilliant, enchanting. What an absolutely fantastic introduction to the art world for little ones. Fab stuff, Laurence!

(Kindly sent to us for review by Frances Lincoln Children's Books)

Do you dream in colour? Dreamscapes and the realm of the mind are a fascinating subject for a children's book, because you can weave a story world that's limited only by your imagination. Laurence Anholt lets his imagination fly in this story of Jack, who is determined to stay awake all night to capture all the best bits of dreams, and bring them back to the real world.

As the world enjoys its restful slumber, Jack steals into the dreamworld armed with the Dreamsack, which he will use to claim his treasure. What will he find as he explores?

Wholly original, with subtle flavours and reminders of "Alice in Wonderland" and some absolutely fantastic and imaginative artwork by Ross Collins, this is a story that gave us a nice little jog because it wasn't quite what we were expecting. We rather love some of the inventive characters Jack encounters as he works his way right to the very heart of his dreamscape where something magical and glowing exists.

Enter Jack's dreams, you may be surprised at what you'll find!

Charlotte's best bit: The ultimate treasure nestled in the very heart of Jack's dreams. Can it be brought back to the real world?

Daddy's Favourite bit: That rare thing, a children's book that feels original and inspirational, and a perfect combination of story and illustration. Dreamy indeed!