National Children's Book Week: Picture Books

O.K., so this week is National Children's Book Week. And over this week, I'm going to list my all-time favourite books!!!
First up, it's picture books....

5. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney (illustrated by Anita Jeram)

A lovely touching story about a baby rabbit talking to his mum about just  how much he loves her!

4. Varmints by Helen Ward (illustrated by Marc Craste)

A beautiful story about how humans are ruining our world. (It was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenway  Award in 2009)

3. The English Roses by Madonna (illustrated by Jeffrey Fulvimari)

Charming story about true friendship. Actually a series of five books!
(This one has lots of writing, but I'm still classing it as a picture book)

2. Charlie and Lola by Lauren Child

A collection of books about Charlie and his little six-year-old sister, Lola. Darling illustrations and quite funny stories.
(I love all Lauren Child's books really. More books by her are Clarice Bean, Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton Trent, That Pesky Rat. You can check out her website)

And finally, drawn for first, it's....
1. Beegu by Alexis Deacon and  Eloise by Kay Thompson (illustrated by Hilary Knight)

Short book about how a little alien lands on Earth, and while she is there, she learns that love can come from even the smallest of people.
Also, it's so cute!! Very good illustrations and and a simple heartfelt storyline!!

A book about six-year-old girl Eloise, and her life in the 50's Plaza in New York.
(This book is for adults really, and again,  has lots of writing, but I'm classing it as a picture book.)

Come back later this week for more of my favorite books!