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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 detail from Our Pebbles by Jarvis.
A detail from Our Pebbles by Jarvis. Photograph: PR

I’m Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, Little Tiger, £12.99
When a child moves home, it can be hard to meet potential new pals. Perhaps it’s best to make a friend from what’s to hand? This warm, witty picture book is perfect for prompting chats about friendship.

So Devin Wore a Skirt by Shireen Lalji and Lucy Fleming, Frances Lincoln, £7.99
Devin has nothing special to wear for his Nanabapa’s big birthday until he spots his sister’s shimmery blue skirt. At first he hides it under layers of disguise, but when he finally reveals the skirt, it’s Nanabapa who takes Devin for a twirl on the dancefloor in this gentle, adorable picture book about acceptance.

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