Suggested reading for Reception: Autumn term

In this much-loved picture book, a little mouse walks through the woods and encounters a fox, an owl and a snake.

An ingenious picture book that uses the power of the imagination to create a fun interactive experience for children aged two upwards

Little fingers will love to follow the very hungry caterpillar as he munches his way through the pages of this classic, colourful, interactive picture book.

Follow a father and his family as they go out in search of a bear.

Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry – and it won’t stop growing. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? A very beautiful, sensitive look at anxiety and how a problem shared is a problem halved. 

With its gruff hero, vibrant, strong colours, bold design and spare text, this story about looking beyond appearances has a satisfying punchy simplicity and jazzy feel.

Bright, bold, expressive illustrations add to the fun in this hilarious picture book with a knockout ending.

Ariana is super excited for Diwali – she’s looking forward to yummy sweets, playing with her cousins, and wearing a lovely outfit – and staying up late to watch fireworks, of course! A gorgeous and relatable book. 

This reassuring and stunningly illustrated book tackles the subject of temporary separation – a situation which all children are likely to experience, be it Mum going to work or first day at Nursery.

Ida is nervous about life at her new school until her grandpa encourages her to imagine a pair of invisible dogs which help her feel more confident in the playground. 

Agnes the Chihuahua isn’t the biggest dog in the book. Neither’s Magnus the dachshund or Popcorn the beagle. So who is the biggest dog in the book? With repetitive text making it a joy to read aloud, this is very fun and sweet – even for cat lovers! 

A child joins a new school and gets a whirlwind tour from a very confident pupil. Along the way, she realises that he doesn’t need a tour guide right now – he needs a friend. 

A fascinating guide to worms, their habitats and helpful habits in nature, with lift-the-flap features and adorable illustrations.

The award-winning creators of The Gruffalo now present us with a modern variation on a long-established folk tale theme, which details the perilous adventures of a stick.

The creator of this picture book offers to draw anything the reader wants on the next page… as long as it’s not a tiger. Unfortunately, if you try not to think about tigers, that’s all that pops into your mind. Funny, colourful and interactive, this story highlights the importance of perseverance.  

A lovely book about friendship, trying something new, and going out of your comfort zone. Full of rhyming, fun language.

Ava and her grandad share happy memories of an old oak tree in this heartfelt exploration of growth, change and loss told through the magic of seasonal changes. A beautiful picture book. 

Follow our favourite jolly postman as he delivers Christmas cards and gifts to fairytale folk