Terrible Horses by Raymond Antrobus, illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max, Walker, £12.99
Fighting with his sister leads a little boy to write stories of terrible, trampling horses, frightening a lone pony who can’t speak or keep up. But what will happen when his sister reads them? A poignant, expressive picture book about fraught sibling relationships.
Grey by Laura Dockrill, illustrated by Lauren Child, Walker, £14.99
One day our young protagonist feels grey, like cold tea or a puddle in the road – but warm acceptance and kind reminders that other, brighter feelings are still waiting inside, help navigate the sadness. A superb collaboration between two picture-book giants, full of strong colour and simple, effective cut-outs.
