I Am Angry by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Robert Starling, Walker, £7.99
This kitten is angry – angry enough to “bang all the bones”, “smash up stones”, “burst a balloon” and “squash the moon” before falling asleep, exhausted. A funny and affectionate picture-book account of a small person’s enormous rage from the ever-adept Rosen, heightened by Starling’s illustrations.
Rainbow Hands by Mamta Nainy, illustrated by Jo Loring-Fisher, Lantana, £11.99
During the long days of the Indian summer, a little boy paints his nails to match his mood. Sometimes his Papa frowns, but his grandfather knows he will shine bright in this sweet, poetic picture book celebrating self-expression and acceptance.
