Newborns

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,…

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 …

Baby's First Days: On the Move

Author: Pat-a-Cake Illustrator: Mojca Dolinar

Interest level: 0-2

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The visual black, white and red design of this lovely board book about transport will fascinate toddlers. It's been specially made…

Me

Author: Emma Dodd

Interest level: 2+

Reading age: 5+

A baby penguin realises how small he is and on each page he compares himself to the world around him.

Nursery Rhymes

Author: Roger Priddy

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 4+

A large board book of over 20 nursery rhymes.

Making Faces: A Book of Emotions

Author: Abrams with photographs by Molly Magnuson and book design by Alyssa Nassner

Interest level: 0-3

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Babies can be sad, angry, happy, surprised and silly – can you tell which is which? A fun and absorbing game of "Snap", …

Baby Touch: One! Two! Three! bath book

Author: Ladybird

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 2+

Padded, waterproof counting book for baby bath and meal times

What Shall We Do With the Boo-Hoo Baby?

Author: Cressida Cowell Illustrator: Ingrid Godon

Interest level: 0-2

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A picture book guide to diagnosing all the reasons babies usually cry, this is a delightful board book, perfect for reading again …

Goodnight, Baby Moon

Author: James Mitchem Illustrator: Claire Patane

Interest level: 1-3

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The simple story introduces young readers to the moon phases in a lovely, reassuring manner and makes a charming bedtime read.

Baby Touch Flip-Flap book

Author: Ladybird

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 3+

Touch-and-feel book with colourful pictures to explore with your baby

Baby Sparkle: Bedtime

Author: Dorling Kindersley

Interest level: 0-2

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This simple board book about settling down for the night is a perfect accompaniment to a regular bedtime routine for babies, espec…

Little Boat

Author: Taro Gomi

Interest level: 0-3

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Little Boat is navigating the big sea all by himself. Will he make it through the storm? A gentle and reassuring adventure th…

That's Not My Teddy...

Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells

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Reading age: 4+

Touch-feely book with colourful illustrations and simply text

Baby's Day

Author: Little Tiger Kids

Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 4+

Colourful, rhyming board book with photos of happy babies.

Guess How Much I Love You

Author: Sam McBratney Illustrator: Anita Jeram

Interest level: 0-3

Reading age: 0-3

This modern classic is a wonderful story about love between a child and a parent, which is never too early to share with your baby…

It’s A Little Baby

Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Rebecca Cobb

Interest level: 0-3

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This is a really simple and fun book to read, encouraging interaction between the book and the child, and the reader and little on…

Peepo!

Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg

Interest level: 0-3

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• Much-loved picture book classic that delights babies, toddlers and their parents.

• Look through the holes to spot details from t…

The Puffin Baby and Toddler Treasury

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Interest level: 0+

Reading age: 4+

Favourite nursery rhymes, lullabies, poems and stories in one book

What Does Baby Want?

Author: Tupera Tupera

Interest level: 1-3

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This book looks at a common part of many babies' lives that is rarely discussed in children's literature - breastfeeding. Told wit…

Baby Touch: Busy Baby

Author: Ladybird

Interest level: 0-1

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With rounded corners, peep-holes and a range of textures, this is a stimulating book for little hands to explore and is sure to be…

Blocks

Author: Irene Dickinson

Interest level: 0-3

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Ruby has red blocks and Benji has blue blocks - and both of them want to build something spectacular. A bright and engaging story …