Age 4
The SEA SAW by Tom Percival
The SEA SAW is a beautifully illustrated, incredibly emotive story about the loss of a well loved teddy bear on a day out to the beach. Sofia’s bear is particularly special as it belonged to her mother, when we first read the book we couldn’t stop turning the pages in the hope that it would…
I want a Friend by Anne Booth & Amy Proud
I want a Friend is the adorable story of little Arthur who desperately wants a friend. Many children will be starting school or pre-school next month and will be meeting and making new friends, just like Arthur. But making friends can be tricky – as Arthur discovers!
Together We Can by Caryl Hart & Ali Pye
Together We Can! is such a wonderful title, perfect for this heartwarming and inspirational picture book by Caryl Hart and Ali Pye which celebrates friendships in all shapes and sizes! It is a joy to read aloud and has so many wonderful little details in the brightly coloured illustrations.
The Spacesuit by Alison Donald & Ariel Landy
The Spacesuit takes a fascinating look at the team who designed the very first spacesuit. We’ve watched videos of the moon landing and seen pictures but we’ve never thought about how spacesuits are made or who designed them. We found it really interesting learning about Eleanor ‘Ellie’ Foraker and her team of seamstresses who played…
The Colour Monster goes to School by Anna Llenas
The Colour Monster goes to School by Anna Llenas follows The Colour Monster as he experiences his first day at school & different emotions.
Sneaky Beak by Tracey Corderoy & Tony Neal
Tracey Corderoy & Tony Neal’s salesbird, Sneaky Beak, is determined to make Bear happy by selling him new household gadgets.
Pirates Don’t Go To School! by Alan MacDonald & Magda Brol
Pirates Don’t Go To School by Alan MacDonald & Magda Brol takes an amusing look at a little pirate’s first day at school.
Dotty and Dash’s 123 by Patricia Hegarty & Craig Shuttlewood
Dotty and Dash’s 123 by Patricia Hegarty & Craig Shuttlewood is a fabulous book to introduce & consolidate number recognition & counting.