My Funny Family
Author: Chris Higgins
Illustrator: Lee Wildish
Publisher: Hodder
The endearing Butterfield family is seen through the mind of nine year old Mattie who is an eternal worrier. She is anxious about whether seeds can grow if concealed in a cupboard and her mum’s visits to the doctor. A story which revolves around growing plants is interleaved with lists laid out in a variety of ways. Sequels include:
My Funny Family on Holiday (9780340989852), Hodder £5.99
My Funny Family Moves House (9781444918410), Hodder £5.99
My Funny Family Saves the Day (9781444918427), Hodder £5.99
My Funny Family Gets Funnier (9781444925753), Hodder £5.99
Another enjoyable family story is Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson (9781526613721, Bloomsbury £6.99), first in a projected series.
