The best… books for young readers

The List of Real Things Sarah Moore Fitzgerald’s poignant but funny tale of a 14-year-old girl trying to cope with her younger sister’s fantasies after the death of their parents. For readers aged 11 and over (£6.99; £6.99; Orion).orion) Orion).

Robinson Peter Sís’s version sion of Robinson Crusoe for four r to sixes explores themes of f imagination, bullying and friendship, and has gorgeous us jungly pictures and maps (£12.95; Thames & Hudson). ).

Song of th the Dolphin ▲ Boy Splendid Splendidly illustrated by Peter Baile Bailey, Elizabeth Laird’s story for children aged six to e eight is about a Scottish bo boy whose dolphin frien friends are threatened b by pollution (£6.99; Macm Macmillan).

Big Dog, Little Dog For r children aged three and under, this lift-the-flap book ok by élo brims with comic collage animals that undergo ingenious transformations (£8.99; Walker Studio).

Whoever You Are Diana Hendry’s second book about the Coggin family in their clifftop home is a quirky, witty adventure for eight to tens, involving a kidnap and a beautiful horse, which will appeal to fans of Enid Blyton (£6.99; Hodder).