Bookshops are magical places and each one has its own charm. They contain the dreams and mysteries of authors’ imaginations; the amazing facts of our world and animals. Maxine Beneba Clarke’s book is a homage to a ‘bold little bookshop’ that a family visits on Saturdays after the chores are done. Her lively, textured illustrations explore the exhilaration and enchantment of their visits.

As Childrens’ Book Week reminds us with celebrations and school parades, a visit to your local bookshop enhances the awareness that literature matters. For ages 2+.