I thought I saw a… bear! by Lydia Nichols
I thought I saw a… bear! is a really cute board book with a very simple text and a repetitive refrain. It introduces young children to different kinds of transport and a bear who likes to hide! …
I say OOH You say AAH by John Kane
I say OOH You say AAH is a hilarious read aloud picture book. It is hugely entertaining for the reader and the listener and introduces children to the concept of following instructions in a fun way. Listener responses are a big part of the reading experience and the first time we read the book together my daughter could hardly reply because she was laughing so much.…
Sun by Sam Usher
The sun has been shining for several days now – hooray! Summer is hopefully here to stay and Sun is the perfect picture book to enjoy in this beautiful weather! Its sparkly, predominantly yellow cover invites you in whether you’re also basking in the sunshine or looking to add sunshine to your life on a gloomier day.…
Story Snug Advent: G is for Goodnight Santa
G is for Goodnight Santa by Michelle Robinson and Nick East
Goodnight Santa is a beautifully illustrated, easy to read rhyming book with lots of repetition. Nick East’s illustrations are gorgeous and show many aspects of Christmas including wonderful images of Santa and his reindeer flying through the sky. …
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.…
Not Without My Whale by Billy Coughlan & Villie Karabatzia
Age Range: 3 to 5
It’s your first day of school, you’re a bit nervous so of course you want to take a friend with you! But what if your friend is a whale?
The Story: Arnold is going to school for the first time, he wants to take his whale with him and everybody tries to dissuade him except his neighbour Dora.…
Aaaarrgghh Spider! by Lydia Monks
Aaaarrgghh Spider! is one of our favourite, favourite picture books, our copy was so well read that it fell to pieces! Spider is such an endearing character that even for those of us you who don’t like spiders it is easy to empathise with and understand her wish to become part of a family.…
Learning to Read – Maverick Early Readers Band 1
Maverick Books have adapted five of their existing picture books into Early Readers to support a young child on their early reading journey. Learning to read is a huge milestone in a child’s life and some children find it more difficult than others.…
From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
Age Range 2 to 6
From Head to Toe is a great book to get children moving and it’s one of my favourite Eric Carle books to use in the classroom. Children love to join in with the actions and it’s an especially good book to use with non native English speaking children.…
Wow! Said The Owl by Tim Hopgood
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.…