Children's and young adult books roundup: The best new picture books and novels

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The Moon Seed by Sally Anne Garland, Sunbird£7.99
Carried into space on a rocket, a sycamore seed sees something magnificent. Once replanted on Earth, the growing tree longs for the Moon, waking only at night and yearning to reach it—until dawn finally reveals that where it is lies the beautiful planet once seen from afar. A quietly spectacular picture book, reimagining the journey of a seed aboard Apollo 14.

What we wear when we take care of ourselves by Sarah Finan, Walker£7.99
Lively and energetic, full of zooms, whistles, horns and shrill screams, this blue and yellow picture book, a celebration of safety equipment from helmets to boots, is a great book for toddlers, ideal for reading aloud.