Black Dog by Levi Pinfold picked up the Kate Greenaway Medal among many others. It tells the story of the Hope family, as they look outside the window and see an incrementally enormous dog. They fear the unknown visitor until the youngest child, Small, proves that it mightn’t be too scary after all… This imaginative picturebook highlights the value of bravery and family acceptance. Its gorgeous paintings and sketched thumbnails are full of little details and clues that will reward multiple readings. Hardback.