LUMA AND THE GRUMPY DRAGON

by Leah Mohammed

Timir may look like a puppy most of the time, but every so often Luma's pet turns into a baby dragon – a perfect starting point for a book to engage young animalloving readers. There are two stories here to introduce our characters. In the first, Timir gets very grumpy when Luma's friend comes round to visit and decides to cause trouble. In the second, our duo set out on an adventure to track down another missing dragon. Easy-to-read text and fun illustrations bring both tales to life.

Silver Linings

by Fiona Woodcock GREENWILLOW BOOKS, £12.99

A book made for reading out loud, Silver Linings tells the story of Pip and Parker, next door neighbours who are such great friends they don't even need to talk to communicate. Parker always sees the silver lining and knows just how to console Pip when her crayon breaks or rain threatens to stop play. But when Parker makes a mistake and feels sad, will Pip be able to do the same? A simple text and lovely drawings tell a story of friendship and looking on the bright side.