October 15 2016
Books for 0-4 years
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Each Peach Pear Plum
PuffinThis classic book from author and illustrator team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a real favourite with families -
The Jolly Postman or Other People’s Letters
PuffinBrilliantly designed with lots of little details to spot, this old favourite will be enjoyed time and time again -
The Snowman
PuffinJames builds a snowman in the garden, then wakes up in the night to find that it has come to life. -
Gorilla
Walker BooksHannah’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?
Jonathan CapeWould you rather drink snail squash or eat mashed worms? Help a witch make stew? Tickle a monkey? -
Dear Zoo
Campbell BooksThis appealing story, in lift-the-flap, board-book format has been a favourite with toddlers ever since it was first published in 1982. -
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
PuffinEric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar deserves its reputation as a much-loved classic. -
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
Orchard BooksCharlie tricks his younger sister, Lola – an extremely fussy eater – into eating all her least favourite foods. -
Princess Smartypants
PuffinPrincess 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. -
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy
PuffinThis hilarious rhyming story follows Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, as he sets off for a walk in town -
Room on the Broom
Macmillan Children’s BooksFrom former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler comes this much-loved tale about a witch and her gang of friends. -
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Walker BooksThis charming first book is perfect for new arrivals. -
Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears
Macmillan Children’s BooksLittle Mouse is scared of most things, from creepy crawlies and loud noises, to getting lost. -
Lost and Found
HarperCollins Children’s BooksOnce 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. -
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
HarperCollins Children’s BooksSophie and her Mummy are having tea in the kitchen when in walks a hungry tiger who asks to stay to tea. -
I Want My Hat Back
Walker BooksA bear sets out in search of his hat – he loves his hat and he wants it back -
Not now, Bernard
AndersenThe classic tale of Bernard, whose distracted parents fail to notice that their son has been eaten and replaced by a monster. -
Meg and Mog
PuffinIn 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 -
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Walker BooksFollow a father and his family as they go out in search of a bear. -
I Want My Potty!
Andersen PressThe Little Princess hates nappies, and thinks there must be something better. -
Where the Wild Things Are
Red FoxFirst published in 1963, this classic picture book will fascinate both children and adults, evoking the fierce intensity of childhood -
The Cat in the Hat
HarperCollins Children’s BooksWhen 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. -
The Elephant and the Bad Baby
PuffinOne day, an elephant offers a baby a ride through the town, and the set off on a great adventure.