Hot Dog by Doug Salati, Pushkin, £12.99
When the summer city is just too hot, a frazzled dachshund is whisked away for a restorative adventure in this witty, gorgeous picture book effortlessly evoking heat, noise and overwhelm, sparkling seaside coolness and human-dog affection.
Changing Tides by Júlia Moscardó, Little Tiger, £12.99
Lula’s not sure about sharing her summer holiday with her new big brother Theo – until she discovers that together they can build the biggest and best of sandcastles. But what will happen when the tide comes in? A radiant, captivating picture book gently exploring the shifting dynamics of blended families.
