Story Explorers: Books for children to strengthen their communication skills

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We recommend these books because they help to develop early communication skills. They encourage children to join in with their voices, learn new words and have fun with shared reading.  

  • Holey Moley

    Holey Moley

    Author: Bethan Clarke Illustrator: Anders Frang
    Publisher: Little Tiger
    Interest age: 3-7
    Reading age: 4+

    Moles live in holes, right? This funny book plays with rhyme as Gus the Goat tries to guess where his friend Mavis Mole lives.  

  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 2-6
    Reading age: 6+

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

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    Are You a Monster?

    Author: Guilherme Karsten
    Publisher: Happy Yak
    Interest age: 4-5

    Are you a monster? No? Well, can you make a big loud noise? Oh no…! A wonderfully fun and brilliantly interactive picture book for all ages.

  • Bun on the Run

    Bun on the Run

    Author: Smriti Halls Illustrator: Chris Jevons
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 3-8
    Reading age: 7+

    Bernard the bun leaves the baker’s shop to explore the world. But can he escape the hungry animals who want to have him for their tea? A brilliant, interactive story. 

  • Whisper Shout Let It Out

    Whisper Shout Let It Out!

    Author: Madhvi Ramani Illustrator: Anuska Allepuz
    Publisher: Two Hoots – Pan Macmillan
    Interest age: 2-5
    Reading age: 6+

    A bold, celebratory book all about children finding their inner voice. Join a group of friends as they experiment with the sounds they can make in this uplifting and energetic story.

  • Britannica’s 150 First Words

    Britannica’s 150 First Words

    Author: Claire Laties Davis Illustrator: Kasia Dudziuk
    Publisher: Britannica Books
    Interest age: 1-2

    With a useful and approachable foreword from Claire Laties Davis, a Speech and Language Therapist, this terrific large board book models early words and short phrases that are great to use with your child from waking to bedtime.