A funny picture book where an alien teaches his class about humans and their babies.
Are You My Mother? by P. D. Eastman
A classic picture book that introduces animals.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
A delightful book with beautiful illustrations of a bear hunt through the countryside.
Mr Wolf’s Pancakes by Jan Fearnley
Mr Wolf feels like some pancakes and finds a recipe but sadly his neighbours are not being very helpful. A picture book sure to become a favourite.
The Bad-Tempered Ladybird by Eric Carle
A picture book by the famous author of The Very Hungary Caterpillar for readers who are starting to become confident.
Cinnamon by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Divya Srinivasan
Cinnamon is a princess whose eyes are like pearls and does not talk. The Rajah and Rani, her parents, offer rewards to anybody who can make her talk. There is no success until a tiger comes to the palace. A delightful read with beautiful illustrations.
Fungus The Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs
This book is in a comic strip format which follows a bogeyman around for a day. A good choice for hooking reluctant readers.
Going to a Party by Anne Civardi and illustrated Stephen Cartwright
Helps in familiarising with a first experience or helping to understand experiences.
Dinosaur Starts School by Pamela Duncan Edwards and illustrated by Deborah Allwright
Helps with the nerves when they start school.
There’s a Dragon at my School by Philip Hawthorn and Jenny Tyler and illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
Great for when they start going to play groups.