Sometimes a book comes along that you just know is going to become a family favourite – Max the Brave by Ed Vere (Puffin, RRP £11.99) is one such book. We love Vere’s other stories – Banana and Mr Big are favourites and Kitty has insisted on reading Max every night since we got it and I really don’t mind. Like a cross between I Want My Hat Back and The Gruffalo’s Child in terms of toddler-pleasing repetition, it features a fearless kitten who would love to chase mice – if only he knew what a mouse looked like. Mistaken identity, fabulous illustrations and a surprise ending all make for a great read.
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