There Might Be Giants

The children in this picture book see all sorts of characters - giants, dragons, wizards - which mum not only does not notice but says do not only does not notice but says do not exist. Are they really there? Or are the children pretending because they are dressed up? This is not an original idea (There's no such Thing as a Dragon or On the Way Home, among others, have explored very similar themes). However, Offen makes an engaging book with lots to talk and think about for four- to seven-year-olds. There is also some tactful reassurance for children who may be nervous about fairy tale nasties and the straightforward text makes a good choice for young, newly fluent readers to try out.