Here comes Lolo written and illustrated by Niki Daly

Otter Barry books  ISBN 9781910959770 £6.99 This short chapter book, from highly acclaimed South African author/illustrator Niki Daly, contains four short stories about a young girl called Lolo who lives with her Mama and Gogo (grandmother). Within the stories we find her desperate for a coveted green star for reading, upset when the hat she…

Cyril the Lonely Cloud by Tim Hopgood

Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780192767585   £11.99 Poor Cyril the cloud! No one is ever pleased to see him, as he spoils everyone’s fun, and makes everything grey and sad. Cyril drifts far and wide, looking for a friendly face. Eventually he discovers a new land where everything is baking hot. Cyril drifts across, providing shade.…