I SPY Something Wonderful, by David Conway, illustrated by Paula Bowles (Red Fox; €7.10), is a book to share, about the wonders of life for a baby deer as he greets his new world with his parents.

DEXTER BEXLEY and the Big Blue Beastie on the Road (Doubleday; €13.90 HB), by Joel Stewart, is a sparkling story, best read aloud.

'Little Britain' star David Walliams was shortlisted today for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, which honours humorous books for children.