I have given each of my recommendations for children an age suggestion. These are of course approximate. Please also have a look at younger or older categories.
A father and son get on a train together, plug in some music and are transported to different times and places. Full of bold, vibrant, fun illustrations, this is a simple but thought-provoking story.
Review date: 07.08.21
Age recommendation: 3+
Great illustrations for a story about kindness and sharing a smile.
Review date: 04.07.24
Age recommendation: 4+
A wonderful mix of fun illustrations and fascinating facts about musical instruments. Something here for all ages but aimed at 4-8 years.
Review date: 15.03.24
Age recommendation: 4+
Fabulous illustrations of funny and mischievous dogs frolicking through a rhyming alphabet of their favourite activities!
Review date: 17.12.23
Age recommendation: 2+
This is a funny, silly and beautifully illustrated story about friendship, outdoor adventures and overcoming a fear of things that might go wrong!
Review date: 03.10.20
Age recommendation: 3+
April and her mother have to move to temporary accommodation. Their story seeks to help all children dealing with a big life change.
Review date: 06.07.23
Age recommendation: 4+
A beautiful, funny and clever book of two stories, a hedgehog in one then flip the book over to find out about tortoise in the other.
Review date: 23.12.21
Age recommendation: 3+
Beautifully illustrated, amusing story about a pigeon who needs to stand up for herself.
Review date: 01.08.22
Age recommendation: 3+
A silly modern take on the story of Rapunzel with a more positive message about girls and libraries!
Review date: 30.06.15
Age recommendation: 3+
A beautiful lift-the-flap picture book celebrating traditional town shops with a contemporary look.
Review date: 17.09.12
Age recommendation: 4
A delightful story about a guinea pig with wonderful collage illustrations sharing messages about the environment and cultivation, suitable for children aged three upwards
Review date: 09.02.24
Age recommendation: 3+
A delightful and moving story of hope and celebration, written by the former children's laureate Michael Morpurgo with stunning illustrations by the award-winning Emily Gravett.
Review date: 23.12.21
Age recommendation: 3+
It's been a bad day for the Bear family. Warm, cosy pictures are supported by a fun, rhythmic story which has a message for all to enjoy.
Review date: 27.12.20
Age recommendation: 3+
Inspired by the life of paleontologist Mary Anning, this is the story of fossil hunting told in rhyme.
Review date: 19.06.24
Age recommendation: 3+
Thomas wants to escape his annoying family and wishes he could be king so that he can do exactly what he wants.
Review date: 07.05.23
Age recommendation: 3+
Bold illustrations and a simple, cheery story about listening and enjoying the natural world.
Review date: 25.04.23
Age recommendation: 3+
A beautiful, gentle and reassuring story about how one particular wolf dealt with the things worrying him.
Review date: 18.07.23
Age recommendation: 3+
A beautiful, deceptively simple but thought-provoking tale of strangers and friendship.
Review date: 24.02.23
Age recommendation: 3+
Vibrant colours and quirky illustrations in this tale about understanding and appreciating our differences, and making friends!
Review date: 05.06.23
Age recommendation: 3+
