Guardian Roundup Highlights New Children's and Teen Books, Including Picture-Book Fables and Family Stories

The Guardian has published a roundup of new children’s and teenage fiction, highlighting a selection of picture books and novels for young readers, according to the publication.

Among the titles featured is “Once Upon a Tiger” by Sarah Massini, published by S&S at £14.99. The Guardian describes the book as a picture-book fable in which a tiger, initially irritated by three young children climbing on his back, gradually grows attached to them despite his early attempts to scare them away. The roundup characterizes the illustrations as “tender” and “expressive,” and describes the story as having a “classic” feel.

Another title mentioned is “Mama’s Wedding” by Circle Yuen, published by Lantana at £12.99. According to the roundup, the story follows a character named Ruby who experiences mixed emotions as her mother prepares to remarry, while also considering how her father, Albert, might feel about the occasion. The Guardian describes the book as a “nuanced” picture book addressing themes of blended families and life milestones.

The roundup’s introduction also references other works included in the wider feature, touching on subjects such as a story involving the young Henry VIII, a fantasy follow-up by author Katherine Rundell, a narrative described as centering on “small-town secrets,” and a selection involving ghost-themed stories. The Guardian’s piece does not provide further detail on these titles in the portion made available.

The full roundup, published by The Guardian’s Culture section, forms part of the publication’s ongoing coverage of newly released children’s and young-adult literature.