Age 4
Mouse & Mole by Joyce Dunbar & James Mayhew
Mouse and Mole are the best of friends and we love the different everyday adventures they enjoy. A Fresh Start and The Secret of Happiness include three, beautifully illustrated short stories that are perfect for bridging the gap between picture books and longer chapter books.
Picture Book Friends
We’re celebrating International Friendship Day with new picture book friends! International Friendship Day, established in 2011 by the UN General Assembly, was created with the aim of celebrating friendships between countries, cultures and individuals whilst inspiring peace efforts and connecting communities.
Alpacas Make TERRIBLE Librarians!! by Kristi Mahoney & Chantelle & Burgen Thorne
Isn’t Alpacas Make TERRIBLE Librarians!! a great title?! It definitely made us want to read more of this colourful, zany picture book! It also encourages us to appreciate librarians of the non alpaca kind!
The Reindeer Remainders by Katey Howes & Marie Hermansson
The Reindeer Remainders is a very clever way of teaching maths concepts. Division, remainders and prime numbers are explained in an easily understandable and child friendly way as a group of reindeer try to make sure that none of them are left out.
Sidney the Lonely Cloud by Tim Hopgood
Sidney the Lonely Cloud just wants to make people smile. But most people don’t want him around. This heartwarming story takes Sidney on a journey to find somewhere that he belongs, somewhere that he will be appreciated.
Monsters At School by Laura Baker & Nina Dzyvulska
While many of us are looking forward to the summer holidays there are also parents who are thinking ahead to their child’s first day at school. Monsters At School, a vibrant picture book which introduces a huge cast of monster characters involved in various classroom activities, can help parents explain the transition in a fun…
Your House is not just a House by Idris Goodwin & Lorraine Nam
Your House is not Just a House – there’s a lot more to it than that!
A Crocodile Should NEVER Skip Breakfast by Colleen Larmour
A Crocodile Should NEVER Skip Breakfast is an amusing story that reminds us that breakfast is an important meal of the day. But it’s EXTREMELY important when you’re a crocodile whose job involves interacting with members of the public!
This Table by Alex Killian & Brooke Smart
This Table is the story of a lovingly crafted, handmade table and the role that it plays as a family celebrates the events, large and small, that make up their family life.
International Dance Day
Happy International Dance Day 2024!
