Books of 2022: Open little one's eyes to words of wonder 

Books help children understand the world around them, so all the more reason to give a young person in your life the gift of a book for Christmas. Trish Hennessy selects ten of her favourite Irish picture books for under fives

Trish Hennessy, owner of children’s bookshop Halfway up the Stairs, Greystones, Co Wicklow recommends some reads

Be Wild Little One

Be  Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope and Daniel Egneus, published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books £12.99 (hardback), £6.99 paperback)