From picture books to graphic novels: The best books for kids this summer – for all ages
Here are the best new releases to entice young ones away from their screens over the holidays
Illustration by Ashwin Chacko, from Wild City, which is set in Dublin and published by The O’Brien Press
Sarah Webb
Summer is the perfect time to while away the hours with a good book. From tales about mice on magical adventures to gripping science fiction novels and laugh-out-loud comic books, there are some terrific titles to entice your children away from their screens over the holidays.
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