Age 2
Thank You, Mr Panda by Steve Antony
Mr Panda’s books are great for introducing toddlers and young children to the concept of manners. In Thank You, Mr Panda, several characters are quick to point out that their presents aren’t quite right but are gently reminded that ‘it’s the thought that counts’.
Follow the Trail by Dawn Siritt & Charlotte Milner
These brightly coloured Follow the Trail books provide fantastic and fun learning for the littlest people and it’s hard to resist running your fingers along the colourful, glittery trails.
Story Snug Advent: V is for The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Christmas 123
V is for The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Christmas 123 by Eric Carle
Story Snug Advent: I is for I’ve Seen Santa!
I is for I’ve Seen Santa! by David Bedford and Tim Warnes
Story Snug Advent: G is for Goodnight Santa
G is for Goodnight Santa by Michelle Robinson and Nick East
Animal Magic by Phil Allcock & Gina Maldonado
A catchy rhyming text makes Animal Magic a really fun book to read aloud. This sturdy, colourful board book for the littlest people introduces them to a variety of animals and birds in an amusing and playful way.
Story Snug’s ‘must-read’ authors for children up to age 10
‘The BBC’s list of must-read books for children places too much emphasis on “timeless classics” and risks tasking children with too much to do, BookTrust has warned.’
Cat’s Colours by Airlie Anderson
Cat’s Colours is a beautifully illustrated story which introduces young children to colours. With it’s simple text and bold illustrations it’s the perfect book for a nursery classroom or home library.
Michelle Nott recommends Me! by Philip Waechter
The Story: Told in first person point-of-view, a bear introduces the reader to himself, to his likes and his dislikes, to his good side and his not-so-good side, and finally to his fears and insecurities.
