Olly and Me 123

Complete with a wall-frieze, Olly and Me combines a story with a counting book, each spread illustrating familiar scenes from a child's experience.

As well as the counting practice provided, typical action-filled Hughes images provide considerable additional detail for young readers to observe, absorb and discuss.

We see the toddler and her baby brother in various scenes with family, friends and pets, at the seaside, in the park and on the bus.

A complementary series to Hughes' Annie Rose titles, earlier books in this series have examined colours, 'doing' words, shapes, sizes and noises.

Educative, enjoyable and immensely reassuring for young readers this title further cements Hughes' reputation as mistress of the picture book!