Solomon and Mortimer by Catherine Rayner
We love playing jokes, as do Solomon and Mortimer. But jokes don’t always go to plan which is what happens in this story when two bored little crocodiles decide to surprise a hippo!…
The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Age Range: 3 to 6
The Smartest Giant in Town is the story of kindness and friendship and shows that helping others can reap its own rewards.
The Story: George doesn’t like being a scruffy giant so when he discovers a new clothes shop he buys himself new clothes and shoes and becomes the smartest giant in town.…
Dec 6th: Elli Woollard chooses Snow
The Story: A little boy wakes up to see that it is snowing. Desperate to go out and play before the pristine whiteness is ruined, he exhorts his grandfather to hurry up, but his grandfather is taking an agonizingly long time to get ready.…
World Egg Day – picture books about eggs
Did you know that today is World Egg Day? World Egg Day is celebrated on the second Friday of October every year and was established to help raise awareness of the benefits of eggs.
There are lots of picture books about eggs which are great for raising children’s awareness about eggs hatching and what kind of creatures come out of an egg.…
The Singing Mermaid by Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks
Age Range: 3 to 6
The Singing Mermaid is the perfect read for a time of year when we’re dreaming of seaside holidays. This beautifully illustrated, tactile, rhyming story demonstrates that even the biggest problems can be solved with a little help from your friends.…
Wow! Said The Owl by Tim Hopgood
Age Range: 2 to 5
Wow! Said The Owl is a beautifully illustrated picture book which introduces young children to the colours that are around them in the natural world.
The Story: One morning little owl wakes up at dawn, sees the pink sky and is absolutely stunned.…
Peace at Last by Jill Murphy
Age Range: 2 to 5
Peace at Last was a favourite story in my classroom when I started teaching. The story of Jill Murphy’s three bears takes a humorous look at not being able to sleep, a theme that is familiar to children and adults.…