Our children’s book specialists pick out six new picture books they love.

Grandma’s House by Alice Melvin

Sally has just arrived at Grandma’s house but where’s Grandma? Join Sally in peering through the cut-out pages from one room to the next, and journeying high up into the fold-out attic as she searches for her grandma.

This picture book pays homage to the precious bond that families share.
– Alexa Dretzke, Hawthorn

Mr Huff by Anna Walker

Bill is having a bad day. Mr Huff is following him around and making everything seem difficult. Bill tries to get rid of him, but Mr Huff just gets bigger and bigger! Then they both stop, and a surprising thing happens…

For ages 3 and up, but also a great tool for primary school children in helping them to articulate ‘that huffy feeling’.
– Emily Gale, Online

The Mouse Who Reached the Sky by Petr Horáček

A charming story about Little Mouse and her friends from the much loved and award-winning Petr Horáček.

This gorgeous follow-up to the delightful
– Angela Crocombe, Carlton

How the Sun Got to Coco’s House by Bob Graham

Bob Graham shares the story of the sun, and how it makes its journey from the far side of the world to the home of one small girl.

This is a beautiful, imaginative story you’ll want to savour with the whole family.
– Athina Clarke, Malvern

Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova by Laurel Snyder and Julie Morstad

The world is big. Anna is small. The snow is everywhere and all around. But one night her mother takes her to the ballet and everything changes.

Future ballerinas of 3 and up will be spellbound.
– Alexa Dretzke, Hawthorn

Why Dogs Have Wet Noses by Øyvind Torseter and Kenneth Steven

Not long after the world began, it started to rain. Noah decided to build a lifeboat, and set about gathering as many kinds of creatures as he could think of – even a funny looking dog with a big soft nose…

Dog lovers of all ages will find much to smile at in this wry tale.
– Bronte Coates, Online