From space-obsessed kids to half-gods, would-be witches and talented magicians, the characters in these stories will take any young adventurer on the most unforgettable of journeys…

The actor, whose new show is out on Netflix this month, lets us look at his (extremely neat) bookshelves.

From extraordinary real-life stories to shape-shifting little boys and evil aunties who threaten to take over the planet, 2019 is packed full of children’s books we know you won’t be able to resist adding to your bookshelf.