Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a cash prize - but it's rich in honour and prestige

It's very old now, obviously, but A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich is still a brilliant history book for children

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For smaller kids, I'd say Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Matthew Reinhart – possibly the greatest pop-up book ever! And the Ahlbergs' classic Funnybones.

For older children, I'd suggest Penelope Lively's The Ghost of Thomas Kempe and Leon Garfield's Mr Corbett's Ghost.

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I love Clockwork – a beautiful (and creepy) little gem

You're welcome! And I completely agree about The Pied Pipers. It's a wonderful book, with some of the greatest (and some of my favourite) children's writers ever

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Yes, I love The Whispering Mountain too! Welsh mountains, lost treasure, a magic harp, villainous lords – what's not to love

You can't go wrong with any of them! But my favourites are the Wolves Chronicles, and particularly the ones starring Dido Twite. She's such a brilliant character. You?

If in doubt, read a Joan Aiken book is my motto

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Yes! I love Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh too. A wonderful book