KIDS’ BOOK OF THE WEEK

Bluey: The Beach by Bluey

Ladybird, £6.99 (ebook £4.99). Available now ★★★★I

Bluey has won herself a special place in the viewing schedule of many toddlers. From the funky theme tune to the endearing characters, the cartoon is right up there with the best.

Translating that into a book is never an easy thing, but Bluey: The Beach does it seamlessly, delivering a heart-warming tale that sees the dog and her family visit the beach and tangle with crabs, seagulls and jellyfish.

Its message about how needing your own space occasionally doesn’t mean you don’t care for other people, is one that seems particularly apt post-lockdown.

In a crowded genre Bluey: The Beach stands out as a delightfully entertaining tale of family life with beautiful illustrations. It will be a welcome addition to the bedtime story book rotation.