This week's best books for children

Reviewing some of the best books for children available this week.

Stanley the Amazing Knitting Cat by Emily MacKenzie (Bloomsbury, €9.30)

Stanley is a decent cat who does not catch mice, he simply likes to be friendly with them and the many other creatures big and small. He is amazingly talented at knitting. His creations are proudly worn by his multitude of friends. When he discovers there is to be a Woolly Wonders competition he is thrilled. His friends wonder what marvellous thing he will come up with — especially as he is completely out of wool.