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
Peepo!
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 0–3
Peepo!
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
Choose Peepo! by Janet Ahlberg for babies and toddlers up to 3. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. This picture book is shelved with books about family and wonder.
Picture Book1981
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
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
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Beatrix Potter
Ages 2–6
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter is a picture book for children aged 2 to 6. A useful choice for reading about nature, humour and adventure.
Picture Book1903
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
Beatrix Potter
Ages 2–6
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
Beatrix Potter
First published in 1908, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is a picture book by Beatrix Potter for children aged 2 to 6. Its themes include nature and adventure.
Picture Book1908
Thomas the Tank Engine
Rev. W. Awdry
Ages 2–6
Thomas the Tank Engine
Rev. W. Awdry
Thomas the Tank Engine, a picture book by Rev. W. Awdry, is selected for children aged 2 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring friendship and perseverance.
Picture Book1946
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
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
Mr. Tickle
Roger Hargreaves
Ages 2–5
Mr. Tickle
Roger Hargreaves
Mr. Tickle, a picture book by Roger Hargreaves, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. Compare it with other books exploring humour and imagination.
Picture Book1971
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
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
Avocado Baby
John Burningham
Ages 2–5
Avocado Baby
John Burningham
Choose Avocado Baby by John Burningham for children aged 2 to 5. This picture book is shelved with books about humour and family.
Picture Book1982
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Martin Waddell
Ages 2–5
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Martin Waddell · Barbara Firth
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?, a picture book by Martin Waddell, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Barbara Firth. Compare it with other books exploring family, kindness and courage.
Picture Book1988
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
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
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
Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney
Ages 2–5
Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney · Anita Jeram
First published in 1994, Guess How Much I Love You is a picture book by Sam McBratney for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Anita Jeram. Its themes include family and kindness.
Picture Book1994
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs
Ian Whybrow
Ages 2–5
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs
Ian Whybrow · Adrian Reynolds
Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs, a picture book by Ian Whybrow, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Adrian Reynolds. Compare it with other books exploring imagination and family.
Picture Book1999
You Choose
Pippa Goodhart
Ages 2–6
You Choose
Pippa Goodhart · Nick Sharratt
On the shelf for children aged 2 to 6: You Choose, a picture book by Pippa Goodhart. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. It connects with imagination and creativity.
Picture Book2003
Hugless Douglas
David Melling
Ages 2–5
Hugless Douglas
David Melling
On the shelf for children aged 2 to 5: Hugless Douglas, a picture book by David Melling. It connects with kindness and family.
Picture Book2010
There's a Monster in Your Book
Tom Fletcher
Ages 2–5
There's a Monster in Your Book
Tom Fletcher · Greg Abbott
Choose There's a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Greg Abbott. This picture book is shelved with books about humour and wonder.
Picture Book2017
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
Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr
Mog the Forgetful Cat, a picture book by Judith Kerr, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring kindness, family and humour.
Picture Book1970
Mog's Christmas
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
Mog's Christmas
Judith Kerr
Choose Mog's Christmas by Judith Kerr for children aged 3 to 6. This picture book is shelved with books about family, humour and wonder.
Picture Book1976
Burglar Bill
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 3–7
Burglar Bill
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
For readers interested in honesty, humour and kindness, compare Burglar Bill by Janet Ahlberg. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 7.
Picture Book1977
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
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
Funnybones
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 3–7
Funnybones
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
First published in 1980, Funnybones is a picture book by Janet Ahlberg for children aged 3 to 7. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. Its themes include humour and adventure.
Picture Book1980
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
Not Now Bernard
David McKee
Ages 3–6
Not Now Bernard
David McKee
Not Now Bernard, a picture book by David McKee, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring family and humour.
Picture Book1980
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
Spring Story
Jill Barklem
Ages 3–7
Spring Story
Jill Barklem
For readers interested in family, nature and heritage, compare Spring Story by Jill Barklem. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 7.
Picture Book1980
Alfie Gets in First
Shirley Hughes
Ages 3–5
Alfie Gets in First
Shirley Hughes
Alfie Gets in First by Shirley Hughes is a picture book for children aged 3 to 5. A useful choice for reading about family, humour and courage.
Picture Book1981
Granpa
John Burningham
Ages 3–6
Granpa
John Burningham
Granpa by John Burningham is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about family and wonder.
Picture Book1984
Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy
Ages 3–6
Five Minutes' Peace
Jill Murphy
Five Minutes' Peace, a picture book by Jill Murphy, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring family and humour.
Picture Book1986
The Jolly Postman
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 3–7
The Jolly Postman
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
The Jolly Postman, a picture book by Janet Ahlberg, is selected for children aged 3 to 7. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. Compare it with other books exploring imagination, heritage and humour.
Picture Book1986
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
Elmer
David McKee
Ages 3–6
Elmer
David McKee
Elmer is a brightly patchworked elephant in a herd of ordinary grey elephants.
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
The Blue Balloon
Mick Inkpen
Ages 3–6
The Blue Balloon
Mick Inkpen
For readers interested in imagination and wonder, compare The Blue Balloon by Mick Inkpen. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book1989
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
Farmer Duck
Martin Waddell
Ages 3–6
Farmer Duck
Martin Waddell · Helen Oxenbury
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Farmer Duck, a picture book by Martin Waddell. It is illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. It connects with justice, friendship and kindness.
Picture Book1991
After the Storm
Nick Butterworth
Ages 3–6
After the Storm
Nick Butterworth
For readers interested in kindness, nature and resilience, compare After the Storm by Nick Butterworth. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book1992
A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–5
A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 5. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about humour, wonder and kindness.
Picture Book1993
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 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
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
Monkey Puzzle
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Monkey Puzzle
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Monkey Puzzle, a picture book by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It connects with kindness, friendship and family.
Picture Book2000
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A witch repeatedly makes room on her broom for animals who recover her lost belongings.
Picture Book2001
The Smartest Giant in Town
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Smartest Giant in Town
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about kindness and friendship.
Picture Book2002
The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A small sea snail longs to travel and hitches a ride on the tail of a humpback whale.
Picture Book2003
How to Catch a Star
Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3–6
How to Catch a Star
Oliver Jeffers
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about perseverance, wonder and imagination.
Picture Book2004
Sharing a Shell
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Sharing a Shell
Julia Donaldson · Lydia Monks
First published in 2004, Sharing a Shell is a picture book by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Lydia Monks. Its themes include friendship, kindness and nature.
Picture Book2004
The Gruffalo's Child
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Gruffalo's Child
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: The Gruffalo's Child, a picture book by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It connects with courage and adventure.
Picture Book2004
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about imagination and wonder.
Picture Book2005
Lost and Found
Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3–6
Lost and Found
Oliver Jeffers
Choose Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers for children aged 3 to 6. This picture book is shelved with books about friendship and kindness.
Picture Book2005
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
Tiddler
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Tiddler
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
For readers interested in imagination, humour and adventure, compare Tiddler by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book2007
Stick Man
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Stick Man
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
Stick Man is repeatedly mistaken for an ordinary stick and carried farther from his family tree.
Picture Book2008
Tabby McTat
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Tabby McTat
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
First published in 2009, Tabby McTat is a picture book by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Its themes include loyalty, friendship and courage.
Picture Book2009
What the Ladybird Heard
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
What the Ladybird Heard
Julia Donaldson · Lydia Monks
For readers interested in courage, humour and justice, compare What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Lydia Monks. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book2009
Zog
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Zog
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
Choose Zog by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This picture book is shelved with books about perseverance, kindness and humour.
Picture Book2010
Stuck
Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3–6
Stuck
Oliver Jeffers
First published in 2011, Stuck is a picture book by Oliver Jeffers for children aged 3 to 6. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Picture Book2011
The Highway Rat
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Highway Rat
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
First published in 2011, The Highway Rat is a picture book by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Its themes include courage, humour and justice.
Picture Book2011
The Storm Whale
Benji Davies
Ages 3–6
The Storm Whale
Benji Davies
The Storm Whale by Benji Davies is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about kindness, family and nature.
Picture Book2013
Blown Away
Rob Biddulph
Ages 3–6
Blown Away
Rob Biddulph
Choose Blown Away by Rob Biddulph for children aged 3 to 6. This picture book is shelved with books about adventure and friendship.
Picture Book2014
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
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
Odd Dog Out
Rob Biddulph
Ages 3–6
Odd Dog Out
Rob Biddulph
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Odd Dog Out, a picture book by Rob Biddulph. It connects with self-reliance and courage.
Picture Book2016
The Koala Who Could
Rachel Bright
Ages 3–6
The Koala Who Could
Rachel Bright · Jim Field
The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Jim Field. A useful choice for reading about courage and resilience.
Picture Book2016
Father Christmas
Raymond Briggs
Ages 4–8
Father Christmas
Raymond Briggs
On the shelf for children aged 4 to 8: Father Christmas, a picture book by Raymond Briggs. It connects with humour, heritage and wonder.
Picture Book1973
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
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
Willy the Wimp
Anthony Browne
Ages 4–8
Willy the Wimp
Anthony Browne
Choose Willy the Wimp by Anthony Browne for children aged 4 to 8. This picture book is shelved with books about courage, self-reliance and perseverance.
Picture Book1984
The Pirates Next Door
Jonny Duddle
Ages 4–7
The Pirates Next Door
Jonny Duddle
The Pirates Next Door, a picture book by Jonny Duddle, is selected for children aged 4 to 7. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, adventure and humour.
Picture Book2012
Grandad's Island
Benji Davies
Ages 4–7
Grandad's Island
Benji Davies
Grandad's Island, a picture book by Benji Davies, is selected for children aged 4 to 7. Compare it with other books exploring family and wonder.
Picture Book2015
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy
Ages 4–16
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a picture book for readers aged 4+. A useful choice for reading about kindness, friendship and courage.
Picture Book2019
Voices in the Park
Anthony Browne
Ages 5–9
Voices in the Park
Anthony Browne
Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne is a picture book for children aged 5 to 9. A useful choice for reading about family, wonder and justice.
Picture Book1998
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child
Ages 5–8
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child
For readers interested in family, humour and imagination, compare Clarice Bean, That's Me by Lauren Child. It is a picture book for children aged 5 to 8.
Picture Book1999
Fungus the Bogeyman
Raymond Briggs
Ages 7–11
Fungus the Bogeyman
Raymond Briggs
Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs is a picture book for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour and imagination.
Picture Book1977