Finally it's my turn to tell you all about Rory and the Snack Dragons. Find out here: picturesandconversations.co.uk/2024/05/10/ror… Louisa MacDougall (author) Giulia Cregut Little Door Books Alan Windram

Coming this week to a bookshop or library near you. Luca has always had plans for his life but suddenly they all seem to be shifting beneath his feet. Read it for the flavour of laughter, friendship, Glasgow and ice cream even when life is uncertain lindsay littleson Floris Books

It's always time well spent reading a book by Sally Nicholls, and this from Barrington Stoke is no exception. Abby likes her Dad's new girlfriend but needs more space and time to adapt than Jen does. A well-observed look at relationships. And a mention for the Chalet School too!

Another charming story for young readers from Helen Peters Ellie Snowdon Nosy Crow set on Jasmine's family's farm. When she and her friend Tom find a lonely llama nearby, they take an interest in it. And Lightening repays the favour by watching out for vulnerable animals.

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Sing the songs and move the animals along in these fun little board books. They're bright, colourful and sturdy, perfect for small hands as well as being a gentle introduction to counting Camilla Reid #JillHowarth Macmillan Children's Books

It's a happy day when new stories about Isadora and Mirabelle land on my doorstep. Mirabelle decides to shrink herself to sneak into her parents' picnic party but gets more than she bargained for. And Isadora gets lost at the Frost Festival Harriet Muncaster Oxford Children's Books

What's the bravest thing you can do? Gordon discovers that it's saying sorry for being mean . One day he's surprised by an act of kindness and realises that bullying babies and sharks and drivers isn't as much fun as he thought. Can he be forgiven? Alex Latimer Oxford Children's Books

Godrey is a frog. But that's not how he started out. Once upon a time he was an egg then a tadpole. He grew legs and arms and a long tongue. Now he is a frog. Godfrey is fed up that he's just a frog. Can the other animals help him see how special he is? Alex Latimer Oxford Children's Books

Gloria is part of her family's synchronised swimming team but she longs to win a medal all by herself at the Savannah Games. She tries other sports but although they're fun she misses her family. Will they forgive her for leaving them?Annabel Tempest #MarinaFirth Oxford Children's Books

Think you can't draw or paint? Think again? Just look at this boy. He fell into an almost empty book, tripped up over some paint and a paintbrush and realised that he wasn't just making a mess. He was creating things. And you can too Tom McLaughlin Oxford Children's Books

The Summer Olympic Games are almost upon us and this excellent guide to the various sports included is a great introduction. Filled with information, quirky facts and bright illustrations is a great resource for young enthusiasts Scott Allen Antoine Corbineau Oxford Children's Books

The front cover really says it all. This is a big book of words illustrated by the genius that is #AxelScheffler. Each double-page spread tells a short story in words and pictures and the flaps, once lifted, add to it. Lots of expression, bags of colour and hours of fun Nosy Crow

Books illustrated by Lydia Monks are so much fun. I love the light and shade in the colours of this book which has words by #JuliaDonaldson. Ruth Mary, a tooth fairy, has been given a new job collecting animals' teeth. All goes well until she meets a crocodile... Macmillan Children's Books

I love this book full of rhyme, rhythm, colour, exuberance and love. It's a poem about all that makes us us, specifically celebrating the joy of a dual heritage. But we all come from a mixture of backgrounds so the book is relevant for all Smriti Halls Chaaya Two Hoots

Bought this with birthday tokens The Edinburgh Bookshop (Thanks Marie!) The murder was clearly signed early on but I loved the style and feeling of the book. It deserves to be read in a leisurely way accompanied by your drink of choice. Hoping for more from Hill House Vintage Dialogue Publishing

I love a push-pull book even though I'm no longer a toddler! These two from Nosy Crow are great fun. What's not to love about a boat? And I'm even coming round to the idea that dogs can be cute! Sturdy hours of entertainment Camilla Reid #IngelaPArrhenius #JohnnyDyrander

I'm delighted that Tia and Pirate the cat are back on Gull Haven Island. I still want to live there! It's the summer holidays and Tia meets some tourists, some of whom she helps, and a new best friend. Evocatively illustrated by #IrinaAvgustinovich Gill Lewis Barrington Stoke

So good it's been reissued to delight a new generation of young readers! In which Hannah, her siblings and their farm are introduced by Helen Peters. The same wonderful story with an attention-grabbing cover by David Dean Illustration and a beautiful map from Helen Cann Nosy Crow

Izzy and her friends need no introduction from me. Their wild exploits and scary adventures are well-known to all and sundry. (Pity their poor teachers!) Here's the story of their AMAZING school trip to London on an ACTUAL sleeper Pamela Butchart Thomas Flintham Nosy Crow