The Fenway hurling classic may be under review by the GAA for the “mass brawl” that broke out between the Dublin and Galway hurlers midway through the second quarter, but one thing seems certain: the Americans loved it.

Light-fingered Larry, by Jan Fearnley (Egmont; €8.80)

Brave Little Penguin by Tracey Corderoy, (Little Tiger; €13.03HB) is a big book with a delightfully toddler-friendly, story illustrated by Gavin Scott.