Our World: Wales
by Heather Davies, illustrated by Nia Havilliard
Interest age: 1 to 5
Published by Barefoot Books, 2026
About this book
Bore da! Good morning! Join this Welsh family for a typical day in Wales. After warm bara lawr for breakfast, they count the chickens and walk through the forest to the castell. It's yummy cheesy rarebit for lunch, and then Mam sings in a choir outside the capel. What a busy day!
This gorgeous board book is part of the impressive Our World series by Barefoot Books. As with each title in the series, it includes a few words in the local language, in this case Welsh, with pronunciation guides, and two informative spreads at the end. Importantly, the author and illustrator are both Welsh, giving authenticity to the details. The pictures are full of lovely details, and the everyday family time will feel relatable to most young children. It's great to have a book about Wales that is aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers. Ideal to share with little ones.
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Children's books set in Wales
Wales lends itself naturally to some brilliant stories, with its incredible, varied scenery: towering mountains and tumbling hills and gasp-worthy coastline. It's also a country of storytelling, full of myths and legend: dragons and witches and tales of King Arthur. If you live in or are from Wales (or just going for your holidays), you may be looking for books set there to share with your child. Here are just a few of our favourites for you to check out.