Summer reads to amuse the little ones

EAT, LEO! EAT! By Caroline Adderson, Illustrations by Josee Bisaillon (Kids Can Press, 32 pages)

When Leo doesn’t want to eat Nonna’s lunches, she comes up with an intriguing tale for each dish. The pages are filled with vivid illustrations Adults and children ages five to eight will eat it up.

PIG AND PUG By Lynne Berry, Illustrations by Gemma Correll (Simon & Schuster, 32 pages)

In this easy-to-read book filled with bright illustrations, children are introduced to Pig and Pug.

Although they love to argue and wrestle with each other, in the end they realize they have each made a unique new friend.

This adorable book will appeal to children ages four to eight.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PONY By Kate Beaton (Scholastic Canada, 32 pages)

When Princess Pinecone asks for a pony for her birthday, it isn’t quite the warrior horse she was hoping for. However, she soon finds out that there is a great need for everything to have a softer, cuddlier side. Hilarious cartoon characters will have readers four to eight reading this heartwarming story over and over.

MONSTERS LOVE UNDERPANTS By Claire Freedman, Illustrated by Ben Cort (Aladdin, 32 pages)

This rhyming story delves into the world of crazy monsters and underpants. An unlikely combination that will have readers scouring each brilliantly coloured page in search of their favourite creature and the funniest pair of pants. A great read aloud, this book would appeal to ages four to eight.