Children’s book round-up

For three years upwards…

Zoe and Beans: Pants on the Moon
By Chloe and Mick Inkpen
£10.99 Hardback
Macmillan

Pants in space is a popular subject in young children’s literature. Now from the talents of father-daughter team Chloe and Mick Inkpen, Zoe and Beans find themselves on the moon with their underpants. After an unfortunate gust of wind, and an ill-timed plane, the duo have an adventure with their washing on the moon. But soon they need to find a way to get home again.

Delightful illustrations. Perfect for three years upwards.

Me and My Cat
By Ekaterina Trukhan
£10.99 Hardback
£5.99 Paperback
Macmillan

Ekaterina Trukhan doesn’t shy away from cats’ bums in this brightly illustrated tale of a day in the life of a girl and her moggy.

Young cat lovers will enjoy the illustrations in this story.

For seven years upwards…

 

Iggy and Me: Iggy and the New Baby
By Jenny Valentine
£4.99 Paperback
Harper Collins

Well, this bright pink bunted book is definitely written for the girls. Iggy, longs for a baby sibling. Unsurprisingly, mum is too tired to produce one to order, but Auntie Kate has cooked one up to save the day.

 

For eight years upwards…

The Mystery of the Smugglers’ Wreck
By Helen Moss~£4.99 Paperback
£2.99 eBook
Orion Children’s Books

The modern day Enid Blyton styled stories continue with book nine and a smugglers’ adventure for Jack, Scott, Emily and Drift the dog.

 

A Stallion Called Midnight
By Victoria Eveleigh
£4.99 Paperback
£2.99 eBook
Orion Children’s Books

For the horse mad children, Victoria Eveleigh’s stories continues with a new tale about Jenny and the wild Lundy Island stallion Midnight. How will Jenny keep the wild horse safe from local rumours that he is dangerous?