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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Imogen Russell Williams

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

A page from Mama’s Sleeping Scarf by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and illustrator Joelle Avelino.
Joyful … a page from Mama’s Sleeping Scarf by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and illustrator Joelle Avelino. Photograph: must include Illustrations copyright © Joelle Avelino 2023

Spyceratops by Alex Willmore, Farshore, £7.99
When a little dinosaur suspects her grandad is up to no good, it’s time for Spyceratops to investigate. A funny, energetic picture book to delight small spy and dino fans, culminating in a slyly satisfying twist.

Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf by Craig Barr-Green and Francis Martin, Little Tiger, £12.99
Gina isn’t happy at hot, smelly school – and now the story of Red Riding Hood has three big mistakes in it. It’s up to Gina to visit fairytale land and put them right in this warm, engaging picture book with a self-reliant autistic protagonist.

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