What Ralfy loves most in the world is reading, but when he goes to the library for some peace and quiet away from his new baby brother, he discovers something terrible: someone is eating his books. Ralfy turns into a detective, questioning his family members and following the clues until he can find the culprit.
Family dynamics change quite a bit when a new baby arrives, and this picture book is a great way to explore those changes. Ralfy's little brother is very noisy and at first Ralfy worries he won't be able to enjoy his books any more. But by the end of the story, Ralfy has discovered a new way to bond with his little brother and they are able to enjoy stories together.
The artwork is brilliant: bright, fun and engaging. My children gasped when we reached the page with the first half-eaten book and I really enjoyed all the puns in the book titles (my favourites were Rabunzel and Harry Hopper and the Chamber of Carrots).
Thank you Bloomsbury for providing me with a digital copy for review.
Beware! Ralfy Rabbit and the Secret Book Biter is written and illustrated by Emily MacKenzie
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