Collins, £11.99)Master of the dark and disgusting, Gaiman’s book for younger readers gives just a small glimpse of the author’s Gothic potential. When a young girl ogles a man’s outrageous hairdo, a strange and unusual story ensues, that’s also ever so slightly

Scary monsters, ghosts and ghouls Reassure your child that he is safe, and help him to feel secure and less anxious. A toddler may benefit from choosing a toy that can “protect” him; an older child may be reassured if he can take the time to explain