Books for Children

Brave Little Penguin by Tracey Corderoy, (Little Tiger; €13.03HB) is a big book with a delightfully toddler-friendly, story illustrated by Gavin Scott.

Little Plip loves his fuzzy toy, Socky Bug. When it goes missing Plip sets out across the snowy landscape to find it. But there is a big creature out there that all the penguins fear. Edge-of-the seat thriller for age three up.

With summer holidays beckoning, First Book of the Seashore by Derek Niemann (A&C Black; €5.92) is a must-have for the seaside. Creatures that have been taken for granted or ignored will become sought after with this handy little book. With stylish, realistic illustrations and short information bites, this it will certainly capture the imagination and eliminate moans of holiday boredom. Age eight and upwards.