My Mum Is Fantastic by Nick Butterworth (Walker Books, £4.99)

THIS is an all-time favourite with my family, now re-isssued by Walker in a smaller, padded cover format which is sure to delight little fingers.

The illustrations will make any mum smile, from the tightrope walking over the washing line to knitting of the twin aeronautical suits.

However, get in there quickly - that wide-eyed appreciation of young children for their supermums soon loses its mystical powers.

A good present for any mum, at any time.

Jackie Harris