Children’s and teens’ roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A tender-hearted knight; a malodorous mutt; a very mean goose; the last dragon on earth; enemies-to-lovers romance and more

Grotti by Leonie Lord, Walker, £7.99
When a knight discovers a lost green baby, battling beasts and defending kingdoms must give way to making Grotti happy. But what will happen once Grotti finds his family? A funny, sweet, original picture book about adapting to babies’ needs.

Best of All – The Magical Mix That’s You by Smriti Halls and Chaaya Prabhat, Two Hoots, £12.99
A joyful, poetic picture-book paean to diverse heritage, family stories and the unique mixtures that make up every child.