This classic book from author and illustrator team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a real favourite with families

Brilliantly designed with lots of little details to spot, this old favourite will be enjoyed time and time again

James builds a snowman in the garden, then wakes up in the night to find that it has come to life.

Hannah’s favourite animals in the whole world are gorillas, but her dad is always too busy to take her to the zoo.

Would you rather drink snail squash or eat mashed worms? Help a witch make stew? Tickle a monkey?

This appealing story, in lift-the-flap, board-book format has been a favourite with toddlers ever since it was first published in 1982.

Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar deserves its reputation as a much-loved classic.

Charlie tricks his younger sister, Lola – an extremely fussy eater – into eating all her least favourite foods.

Princess Smartypants does not want to get married. She enjoys being a Ms. But being a rich and pretty princess means that all the princes want her to become their wife.

This hilarious rhyming story follows Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, as he sets off for a walk in town

From former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler comes this much-loved tale about a witch and her gang of friends.

This charming first book is perfect for new arrivals.

Little Mouse is scared of most things, from creepy crawlies and loud noises, to getting lost.

This adorable picture book about Spot the dog is the first in the Spot series

When Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is desolate.

Once there was a sad, lonely penguin who appeared at the door of a young boy. The boy decided he must be lost, so he set off to find his home.

Sophie and her Mummy are having tea in the kitchen when in walks a hungry tiger who asks to stay to tea.

A bear sets out in search of his hat – he loves his hat and he wants it back

The classic tale of Bernard, whose distracted parents fail to notice that their son has been eaten and replaced by a monster.

In this the first story about much-loved characters Meg the witch and Mog her cat, the pair go off to a wild Hallowe’en party with all the other witches

Follow a father and his family as they go out in search of a bear.

The Little Princess hates nappies, and thinks there must be something better.

First published in 1963, this classic picture book will fascinate both children and adults, evoking the fierce intensity of childhood

When Sally and her brother are left alone on a rainy day, they think they are in for a dull time – but then the Cat in the Hat appears.

One day, an elephant offers a baby a ride through the town, and the set off on a great adventure.