|summary=A quirky and amusing tale of Miss Deer's Academy For Aspiring Picture-Book Animals. With its smart plot, intriguing mystery, useful lessons and zingy illustrations, there's plenty to enjoy. Warmly recommended. Richard Byrne was kind enough to be [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Byrne|interviewed by Bookbag]].
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[[Limelight Larry by Leigh Hodgkinson]] also plays with the concept of what a picture book is, and is also beautifully designed. [[Bravo, Boris! by Carrie Weston and Tim Warnes]] mixes a school story with lessons about helpfulness.