OTTO the Book Bear, by Kate Cleminson (Jonathan Cape; €7.10), lives in a book. At night, when all is quiet, he comes to life and explores the house, reads stories and writes.

THE Crunching Munching Caterpillar by Sheridan Cain and Jack Tickle (Little Tiger; €9.50 HB).

LITTLE FROG, by Katie Saunders (Caterpillar Books; €7.10 HB), is a touchy-feely feast for toddlers.

HOT Cross Bunny! by M Christina Butler and Gavin Scott (Little Tiger; €13.03). Little Daisy Rabbit is so fond of the woolly hat knitted by Granny that she refuses to take it off — ever.

AFTER the last of the melted Easter eggs are wiped from hands and faces, a good book will restore peace.