The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A quick-thinking mouse crosses a wood and invents a fearsome Gruffalo to discourage a fox, an owl, and a snake from eating him.
Picture Book1999
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Judith Kerr
Sophie and her mother welcome an unexpected tiger into their kitchen.
Picture Book1968
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Michael Rosen
Ages 2–5
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Michael Rosen · Helen Oxenbury
A family travels through grass, water, mud, woodland, snow, and a cave in search of a bear.
Picture Book1989
One Snowy Night
Nick Butterworth
Ages 3–6
One Snowy Night
Nick Butterworth
One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about kindness, family and nature.
Picture Book1989
Each Peach Pear Plum
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 2–5
Each Peach Pear Plum
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
Choose Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet Ahlberg for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. This picture book is shelved with books about imagination, heritage and wonder.
Picture Book1978
Dogger
Shirley Hughes
Ages 3–6
Dogger
Shirley Hughes
Dave loses Dogger, the worn toy dog he takes everywhere, and his family search without success.
Picture Book1977
Gorilla
Anthony Browne
Ages 4–8
Gorilla
Anthony Browne
Gorilla, a picture book by Anthony Browne, is selected for children aged 4 to 8. Compare it with other books exploring family, imagination and wonder.
Picture Book1983
Elmer
David McKee
Ages 3–6
Elmer
David McKee
Elmer is a brightly patchworked elephant in a herd of ordinary grey elephants.
Picture Book1989
Peace at Last
Jill Murphy
Ages 3–6
Peace at Last
Jill Murphy
Peace at Last by Jill Murphy is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about family and humour.
Picture Book1980
The Snowman
Raymond Briggs
Ages 3–7
The Snowman
Raymond Briggs
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 7: The Snowman, a picture book by Raymond Briggs. It connects with wonder, friendship and imagination.
Picture Book1978
Mr Gumpy's Outing
John Burningham
Ages 2–5
Mr Gumpy's Outing
John Burningham
Choose Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham for children aged 2 to 5. This picture book is shelved with books about kindness, friendship and humour.
Picture Book1970
Mister Magnolia
Quentin Blake
Ages 3–6
Mister Magnolia
Quentin Blake
For readers interested in humour, imagination and wonder, compare Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book1980
Where's Spot?
Eric Hill
Ages 0–3
Where's Spot?
Eric Hill
First published in 1980, Where's Spot? is a picture book by Eric Hill for babies and toddlers up to 3. Its themes include family and wonder.
Picture Book1980
Dear Zoo
Rod Campbell
Ages 0–3
Dear Zoo
Rod Campbell
For readers interested in wonder and humour, compare Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell. It is a picture book for babies and toddlers up to 3.
Picture Book1982
Owl Babies
Martin Waddell
Ages 2–4
Owl Babies
Martin Waddell · Patrick Benson
Three young owls wake to find that their mother has left the nest.
Picture Book1992
The Enormous Crocodile
Roald Dahl
Ages 4–7
The Enormous Crocodile
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
On the shelf for children aged 4 to 7: The Enormous Crocodile, a picture book by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It connects with courage, justice and humour.
Picture Book1978
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends move through linked adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, from honey-seeking plans to expeditions and rescues.
Classic1926
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter
Ages 2–6
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter
Peter ignores his mother’s warning and enters Mr McGregor’s garden to eat vegetables.
Picture Book1902
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
Lauren Child
Ages 3–6
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato
Lauren Child
First published in 2000, I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato is a picture book by Lauren Child for children aged 3 to 6. Its themes include humour, family and imagination.
Picture Book2000
Winnie the Witch
Valerie Thomas
Ages 3–6
Winnie the Witch
Valerie Thomas · Korky Paul
First published in 1987, Winnie the Witch is a picture book by Valerie Thomas for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Korky Paul. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Picture Book1987
Meg and Mog
Helen Nicoll
Ages 2–5
Meg and Mog
Helen Nicoll · Jan Pienkowski
First published in 1972, Meg and Mog is a picture book by Helen Nicoll for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Jan Pienkowski. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Picture Book1972
Rosie's Walk
Pat Hutchins
Ages 2–5
Rosie's Walk
Pat Hutchins
First published in 1968, Rosie's Walk is a picture book by Pat Hutchins for children aged 2 to 5. Its themes include humour and adventure.
Picture Book1968
The Elephant and the Bad Baby
Elfrida Vipont
Ages 2–5
The Elephant and the Bad Baby
Elfrida Vipont · Raymond Briggs
The Elephant and the Bad Baby, a picture book by Elfrida Vipont, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Raymond Briggs. Compare it with other books exploring humour and kindness.
Picture Book1969
Six Dinner Sid
Inga Moore
Ages 3–6
Six Dinner Sid
Inga Moore
Six Dinner Sid by Inga Moore is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about humour and self-reliance.
Picture Book1990
Kipper
Mick Inkpen
Ages 2–5
Kipper
Mick Inkpen
Kipper, a picture book by Mick Inkpen, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. Compare it with other books exploring friendship and wonder.
Picture Book1991
Oi Frog!
Kes Gray
Ages 3–6
Oi Frog!
Kes Gray · Jim Field
Oi Frog! by Kes Gray is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Jim Field. A useful choice for reading about humour.
Picture Book2014
Supertato
Sue Hendra
Ages 3–6
Supertato
Sue Hendra · Paul Linnet
First published in 2014, Supertato is a picture book by Sue Hendra for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Paul Linnet. Its themes include humour and courage.
Picture Book2014
Aliens Love Underpants
Claire Freedman
Ages 3–6
Aliens Love Underpants
Claire Freedman · Ben Cort
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Aliens Love Underpants, a picture book by Claire Freedman. It is illustrated by Ben Cort. It connects with humour.
Picture Book2007
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae
Ages 3–6
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae · Guy Parker-Rees
Choose Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. This picture book is shelved with books about perseverance, self-reliance and kindness.
Picture Book1999
The Lion Inside
Rachel Bright
Ages 3–6
The Lion Inside
Rachel Bright · Jim Field
The Lion Inside, a picture book by Rachel Bright, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Jim Field. Compare it with other books exploring courage and self-reliance.
Picture Book2015