Clumsy beetles, dribbling dragons and the biggest bed A choice of children's books for Christmas

From: Evening Standard - London | Date: December 20, 1999 | Copyright information

The Very Clumsy Click Beetle by Eric Carle (Hamish Hamilton, 12.99) Bizarre tale of the adventures of a young click beetle (which snaps itself back on its feet when rolled on its back) from the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Equipped with a battery operated clicker rather a dull noise to have offered for a child's entertainment. Ages 2-4.

Spot's Noisy Walk by Eric Hill (Warne, 9.99) Here, on the other hand, is a book which babies will love and which will drive adults mad long ...