There's plenty to keep families entertained at this year's Fringe – here are some of our top picks for 2019 …

Alice and the Little Prince
Two fictional characters meet during a chance encounter, in this new show for ages five and over from Toby Mitchell – one half of Tall Stories, the company behind The Gruffalo and other Fringe hits.
Alice and the Little Prince, Pleasance Courtyard – The Green, Wed 31 Jul–Sun 18 Aug (not 9), 1.30pm.

Basil Brush's Family Fun Show
The 'Boom Boom' fox is back in this show for the whole family, packed with stories, songs and humour.
Basil Brush's Family Fun Show, Underbelly, Bristo Square, Wed 31 Jul–Thu 15 Aug, 1pm.

Chores
A big hit at the 2018 Fringe, this circus show from Australia returns for another round of bad behaviour from two boys who really should be tidying their bedroom …
Chores, Assembly George Square Gardens, Thu 1–Sat 25 Aug (not 12, 19), 12pm.

Comète
From the Beatles to the Clash, on to the Strokes and beyond – this rock gig for ages six and over will have the whole family up and dancing.
Comète, Assembly Checkpoint, Wed 31 Jul–Mon 26 Aug (not 8, 13), 10.30am.

Dexter and Winter's Detective Agency
When Dexter's mum is wrongly imprisoned for robbery, it's up to him to prove her innocence, in this show from acclaimed theatre company Paines Plough.
Dexter and Winter's Detective Agency, ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall, Sat 3 & Sun 4, Sat 10 & Sun 11, Sat 17 & Sun 18, Sat 24 & Sun 25 Aug, 11.20am.

Basil Brush's Family Fun Show

Down with the Poetry King!
Poet Mark Grist knows how to have fun with words. Join him for an hour of silliness and audience interaction, where you help shape the story.
Down with the Poetry King!, Gilded Balloon Teviot, Wed 31 Jul–Sun 18 Aug, 11.30am.

Erth's Dinosaur Zoo
Watch from a safe distance, or get up close and personal with prehistoric beasts of all shapes and sizes, in this interactive show for ages five and over.
Erth's Dinosaur Zoo, Underbelly, Bristo Square, Wed 31 Jul–Mon 26 Aug (not 12), 11am.

Feast of Fools
Vibrant and entertaining storyteller Dan Serridge fills you up with tales of dinners, dining and dishes that will make you look at food in a whole new way.
Feast of Fools, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Thu 1–Sun 18 Aug (not 7, 13, 14), 1.30pm.

Fox-tot!
A magical mix of music and puppetry set in a woodland world, this new show from Scottish Opera is specially tailored for the ears and eyes of tiny ones aged 12–24 months.
Fox-tot!. The Edinburgh Academy, Fri 2–Fri 16 Aug (not 5, 12), various times.

I'll Take You to Mrs Cole!
Theatre companies Complicité and Polka Theatre use video animation and a soundtrack of 1980s ska music to tell this thought-provoking, fun tale based on Nigel Gray's popular book.
I'll Take You to Mrs Cole!, Pleasance Courtyard – Pleasance Beyond, Wed 31 Jul–Mon 26 Aug (not 12), 1.45pm.

Comète / Manou Milon

Islander: A New Musical
A lonely girl struggles to choose between island life and moving to the mainland in this charming and inventive Scottish musical.
Islander: A New Musical, ROUNDABOUT @ Summerhall, Wed 31 Jul–Sun 25 Aug (not 6, 13, 20), 10am.

Jarred Christmas and Hobbit: The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show
Comedian Jarred Christmas and beatbox champion Hobbit come together for this hour of interactive fun, where you can make music, laugh and pick up beatbox tips to impress your friends.
Jarred Christmas and Hobbit: The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show, Assembly Rooms, Thu 1–Sat 24 Aug (not 12), 3.50pm.

Mr Men and Little Miss On Stage
Almost 50 years after the miniature folks first hit the shelves, these colourful characters make it to the stage, with appearances from Mr. Bump, Little Miss Splendid, Mr. Tickle and Little Miss Inventor among others.
Mr Men and Little Miss On Stage, Underbelly, George Square, Thu 1–Mon 26 Aug (not 12), 11am.

Mustard Doesn't Go With Girls
A musical with a message, this new show finds eight-year-old Abigail solving the mystery of why the children in Bow-on-Tie keep disappearing.
Mustard Doesn't Go With Girls, Pleasance Courtyard – Upstairs, Wed 31 Jul–Fri 23 Aug (not 13), 11.30am.

Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure For Kids
World record-breaker SK Shlomo makes music using just his mouth and a microphone. Become one of his side-kicks in this hip-hop adventure.
Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure For Kids, Wed 31 Jul–Sun 18 Aug, 3.35pm.