9: Read a book that you've read before: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

I read this one aloud to my son, who had listened to it once before when he was smaller and obsessed with the original Disney film. He's just rediscovered it and this week we celebrated Book Week by painting the roses red.

Things I've had to try and explain (with varying levels of success) are: What is a Dodo? What is a Caucus Race? What is a Hookah? What is Croquet? Why is he the Mad Hatter? Why does the Queen say "Off with their Heads" all the time? What is a Trial?

Sometimes it's easier just to sit back and watch the movie!

6. Read an all-ages comic: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Ryan North and Erica Henderson

I think I have a new favourite superhero. Her name's Doreen Green, she's studying Computer Science (yay!) and she's part squirrel. She likes eating nuts and kicking bad guys' butts.

My dear husband picked this one up from the library and insisted that I read it - and it's great! It's funny, sweet and smart. Sure, Doreen and her army of squirrel helpers can definitely beat up the bad guys, but she's also smart enough to talk them out of their evil plans.

If you like Spiderman, then go check out Squirrel Girl. She's unbeatable!