Get Real, Mallory! by Daisy Hirst, Walker, £12.99
Daisy thinks she’s not the best at drawing dogs – until her imaginary pup Mallory “gets real” and joins her on an adventure in the park. An adorable, energetic picture book, filled with creative flair.
Faruq and the Wiri Wiri by Sophia Payne, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, Templar, £7.99
This colourful picture-book celebration of Guyanese cooking – including hot wiri wiri peppers – features a little boy desperate to learn to cook, and the joy of sharing food with family.