Happy and Glorious (by Hilary McKay)

I have thoroughly enjoyed everything I have read by Hilary McKay in the past few years. So when I was at the library with my five-year-old grandson, and spotted ‘Happy and Glorious’, one of her books intended for younger children, I persuaded him to check it out.

I have spent the past couple of days reading this book aloud to my grandson. I had no idea what to expect - Hilary McKay is a talented author who writes across several different genres of fiction. This one turns out to be gently hum...