Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

2026-01-25 - 21:05

Caring canines; daring donuts; a golden monkey; a boy from another planet; a dark take on Little Women and more The Good Deed Dogs by Emma Chichester Clark, Walker, £12.99 Three very good dogs’ attempts to help others keep backfiring with chaotic consequences – until they pull off a successful kitten rescue in this exuberantly charming picture book. Auntie’s Bangles by Dean Atta and Alea Marley, Orchard, £12.99 Everyone misses Auntie, especially the jingle of her jewellery; but eventually Theo and Rama are ready to put on her bangles and dance to celebrate her memory. A sweet, poignant picture book about loss, joy and remembrance. Continue reading...