Because I Love You by Julia Hubery and Cee Biscoe (Little Tiger; €8.35 HB) is a sturdy little boardbook for toddlers.

A Little Fairy Magic by Julia Hubery, illustrated by Alison Edgson (Little Tiger; €8.35).

You’re My Little Star by Julia Hubery and Cee Biscoe (Little Tiger; €8.35 HB) is an easy-to-follow board book for babies.

WHEN the World Was Waiting for You by Gillian Shields (Bloomsbury; €13.03 HB) is just the children’s book to have when a new baby is imminent.