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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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