My Dad Can by Stephen Lightbown, illustrated by Claire Sahara Lemp, Quarto, £7.99

Iris’s dad can turn into dinosaurs, unicorns, anything she imagines – though some people see Dad’s wheelchair and believe he can’t do anything. This soft-smudged, colourful picture book celebrates the playfulness and creativity of parenthood.

The Fluffy Futon by Yuichi Kasano, translated by Cathy Hirano, Gecko, £12.99

When Grandma spreads a futon on the sunny porch to air, it’s so fluffy that kittycat, Grandma, hen, chicks and the whole household join each other for a nap in this delightful picture book, perfect for enjoying at bedtime.

Princess Pete by Zoey Allen, illustrated by Frenci Sanna, Walker, £7.99

Imaginative Princess Pete, who loves blue wellies, butterfly sandals, getting mucky and playing salons, doesn’t always feel like a boy or a girl – but their parents accept them just as they are in this inclusive, softly sparkling picture book.

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