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

A show of inner strength; stone age family life; a brilliant guide to the brain; plus a whistlestop tour of queer history and more

Eviltato vs Superpea by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, Simon & Schuster, £7.99
When everyone’s favourite potato goes bad, it’s up to the (temporarily) reformed Evil Pea to save the day before Supertato squirty-creams the entire supermarket. The latest in this riotously silly picture-book series continues to delight.

Strong Like Me by Kelechi Okafor and Michaela Dias-Hayes, Puffin, £7.99
After Kamara’s classmates accuse her of showing off, she struggles to take pride in her strength – but when her aunt tells her not to dim her light to please others, she discovers there are many ways to be strong. A warm, inspiring picture book, celebrating achievement and compassion.

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