With Spring in the air and (hopefully) in your step, what better use for branches pruned from an apple tree than to put them in the shop window and deck them with pictures of children’s books? At least, that’s what ran through Dr Evilla’s uniquely deranged mind as she considered her options for the latest window extravaganza. With our Childrens’ Books section now well stocked, and inspired by World Book Day in March, this is a celebration of the great characters (Alice, Biggles, William, the Famous Five, Tom Merry, Billy Bunter and various equestrians) of childrens’ fiction in bygone years, and their wonderful cover art, all taken from our existing stock.