2021 / Library book / 30 pages / UK
**
She's chosen this a couple of times, based on the cover, and even sat through it this time, though she seemed more interested in comparing bath toys than in the weak-willed owlet's flights of fancy.
Sam Taplin and Federica Iossa, Usborne Sound Books: Seashore Sounds
***
Nicely detailed scenes, as ever. Hearing how it's supposed to sound online confirmed that our disappointing clipped and barely-audible version was thanks to some other noisy-book-obsessed toddler wearing down the low battery or knackering it generally. We'll try to make it to the beach this year.
2019 / Library book / 24 pages / UK
**
A pathetic story with a nice, clear message. I was never highbrow anyway.
2019 / Library book / 10 pages / UK
***
It's what you would expect (and regret, if you're foolish enough to invite noisy books into your own home). As ever, finding the duck is a low-key bonus.
2011 / Library book / 32 pages / UK
*
The Three Little Pigs are malicious and overconfident in victory in this sequel to tame versions where the wolf doesn't get boiled alive. It follows suit by ending before the bloodbath, but that also leaves it open for further sequels, can't wait.
