Baby's First Books

That's Not My Bear...

Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells

Interest level:

Reading age: 4+

A different bear is introduced on each page of this colourful board book, but there is something not quite right about most of the…

Where's Spot?

Author: Eric Hill

Interest level: 0-3

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This adorable board book about Spot the dog is the first in the Spot series

Each Peach Pear Plum

Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg

Interest level: 0-4

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This classic book from author and illustrator team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a real favourite with families

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Author: Eric Carle

Interest level: 2-5

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

The Elephant and the Bad Baby

Author: Elfrida Vipont Illustrator: Raymond Briggs

Interest level: 1-3

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One day, an elephant offers a baby a ride through the town, and the set off on a great adventure.

Orange Pear Apple Bear

Author: Emily Gravett

Interest level: 0-3

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Emily Gravett's colourful yet sparse illustrations cleverly depict a bumbling bear interacting in many different and imaginative w…

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Author: Mem Fox Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury

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With beautiful illustrations of babies born all over the world and gentle rhyming text, this charming book is perfect for sharing …

Dear Zoo

Author: Rod Campbell

Interest level: 2+

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This appealing story, in lift-the-flap, board-book format has been a favourite with toddlers ever since it was first published in …

The Baby's Catalogue

Author: Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Interest level:

Reading age: 3+

This book's packed with lots of baby pictures and baby items. It's great for learning and making up stories - this fantastic book …

Sometimes

Author: Emma Dodd

Interest level: 1-4

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This is a warm book about unconditional love. A perfect book for encouraging children to do what they want with reassuring support…

Baby Surprises!

Author: Sarah Davis

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 4+

• This book is chunky and easy for little hands to hold.

• Have fun together guessing what's behind each flap and getting a few sur…

Baby's Treasure Hunt

Author: Priddy Books

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 4+

Baby's Day

Author: Little Tiger Kids

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 4+

Colourful, rhyming board book with photos of happy babies.

Baby's very first black and white book: Babies

Author: Stella Baggott

Interest level: 0-1

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Babies find it easier to focus on high-contrast, and black-and-white images. They also love looking at pictures of other babies...…