When Chris Haughton arrived on the children’s book scene four years ago with A Bit Lost there was a lot of excitement. His style was original and his palette was superb. His shapes, patterns and colours exude atmosphere and humour.

In his new book, four friends are out hunting and spot a beautiful bird enjoying the peace. Stealthily, they attempt to surprise it with their nets, but the youngest of the group is not so quiet and hence the Shh of the title. However, time and again the older boys fail to capture the bird whereas the little noisy one with his candid friendliness has success in tempting it near.

This is stylish fun for ages 2 and up.

Alexa Dretzke