The String Family in Summer

I enjoyed the first The String Family a lot and have read it successfully with several groups of infants and lower juniors. The new one has many of the same characters and Sally, the little girl who can 'see' the Strings (Hemp, Flax and baby, Skein) is still central, Shortish, slowly-unfolded episodes sustain and extend the author's inventions, reminiscent of The Borrowers, yet more earth-bound, with their own quirky individuality. The writer's skill is such that when the characters leave Aunt Floribunda's cottage the spell still holds. Lovely surreal pictures and the cover (by Barbara Siedlecka) is enchanting. Do try this.