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Maisy's Treasure Hunt

Author: Lucy Cousins Illustrator: Lucy Cousins

Interest level: 2-5

Reading age: 5+

Maisy and her friends jump all aboard in search of treasure. They’ve got a ship and a map. All they need to find are three k…

Doing the Animal Bop

Author: Jan Ormerod Illustrator: Lindsey Gardiner

Interest level: 2+

Reading age: 5+

Children will enjoy matching the rhythmic text to the animals actions, and joining in with the dancing themselves.

A great book f…

Bounce and Jiggle

Author: Sanja Rescek

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 5+

Each Baby Gym book features a range of rhymes accompanied by simple descriptions of associated movements and advice for the p…

Giraffes Can't Dance

Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Guy Parker Rees

Interest level: 3-7

Reading age: 6+

Rhyming text and vibrant full-page illustrations make this marvellous picture book perfect for reading aloud.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury

Interest level: 2-6

Reading age: 6+

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

Hop a Little, Jump a Little!

Author: Annie Kubler

Interest level: 1+

Reading age: 5+

This is a perfect book for sharing with lively toddlers, who will love to imitate the children’s actions, as they run, skip,…

Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!

Author: Tony Mitton llustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

Interest level:

Reading age:

Join in as the dinosaurs stir up a dinosaurumpus! Instantly appealing, with bright and lively illustrations, and Tony Mitton's fan…

If You're Happy and You Know It!

Author: Anna McQuinn Illustrator: Sophie Fatus

Interest level:

Reading age:

This lively and colourful retelling of a favourite action rhyme is accompanied by a fun watch and singalong CD.

Max the Champion

Author: Sean Stockdale and Alexandra Strick Illustrator: Ros Asquith

Interest level: 4+

Reading age: 5+

This inclusive book is about a boy who loves sport, his friends, and school - and has a vivid imagination

Elmer's Day

Author: David McKee

Interest level: 6months+

Reading age: 3+

What does the world's favourite patchwork elephant do all day?

Clip-Clop

Author: Nicola Smee

Interest level: 0-3

Reading age:

Cat, Dog, Pig and Duck all want a ride on Mr Horse. Once on board, they want to go faster and faster.. but will that lead to disas…

Action Rhymes

Author: Clare Beaton

Interest level: 1-4

Reading age:

Simple rhymes with hand-sewn illustrations

Pip and Posy: The Snowy Day

Author: Axel Scheffler

Interest level: 2+

Reading age: 5+

• Posy wants to make a snowmouse and Pip wants to make a snowrabbit...

• Colourful, engaging illustrations and a simple, lively sto…

Baby's Day

Author: Little Tiger Kids

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 4+

Colourful, rhyming board book with photos of happy babies.

Digby Dog Delivers

Author: Tor Freeman

Interest level: 3+

Reading age: 4+

Digby needs your help! He's the best delivery dog in town and must get his parcels to the right place.

Quick Duck!

Author: Mary Murphy

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 4+

Trace the mucky duckling's footprints as he leaps, wiggles, runs, hops and SPLASHES into the river.

A Surprise for Tiny Mouse

Author: Petr Horacek

Interest level: 0-4

Reading age:

Expore different types of weather and turn the wheel for a surprise!

Little Jungle Explorers

Author: Anthony Lewis

Interest level: 1+

Reading age: 4+

Colourful board book with double-sided explorer figure!

Peekaboo Park!

Author: Emily Bolam

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 3+

A life-the-flaps adventure in the park!