Angelina And Alice

Angelina and Alice love doing gymnastics together, but Alice's perfect handstands make Angelina's own attempts feel difficult. When a fall makes the older children laugh and Alice joins in, Angelina feels hurt. Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig give the friendship a warm route towards repair, creating a thoughtful picture-book story about embarrassment, loyalty and discovering that working together matters more than being the person who gets everything right.

Age suitability and learning: Preschool (3-5), Primary (6-8). The illustrated story suits shared reading with younger children and more independent exploration as reading grows. Following events encourages prediction, sequencing and vocabulary; discussing the characters gives children practice recognising feelings and considering other perspectives.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.