Willy’s Stories is a delightful picture book that introduces readers to the wonderful world of literature. Following the brave Willy on his adventures we discover classic stories such as Robin Crusoe, Treasure Island and Alice in Wonderland. Each illustration holds a hidden reference to books, great for spotting with other kids. I love how the text in the book represents illuminated manuscripts with the first letter of each page done in the said style. Certain words are in larger font which makes reading aloud fun as you can put more emphasis on certain words. The drawings are stylish and simple. Wally (a chimp) is the perfect hero! The book has a wide age range. My shadowing group aged from 13-14 found the book hilarious and enjoyed guessing the story behind the illustration. Young children I think can enjoy the stories for its pictures and funny stories. At the end of each page a question is asked to the reader which makes, in my belief, the book great for children as they can become more involved in the book. I loved the start of the book where we see Willy setting off on his great adventure via the doors of a library. This is my favourite book on the Kate Greenaway shortlist as it honours old classics but also breathes new life into them.