Books for children by Mary Arrigan

* My Family is a Zoo by K Gerrard, Illustrated by Emma Dodd (Bloomsbury, €9.00).

A small boy lives with his animal –loving family, but it is not just a case of one ordinary furry cat or puppy dog, as family members and many relations, have their own particular animals. The menagerie includes elephants, bears and chimpanzees to name just a few. Imagine the fuss and fun when they all set off on a picnic! A delightful, funny book for young animal lovers.

Let’s See Ireland by Sarah Bowie (O’Brien Press, €12.99 HB)