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Calling all bookworms! Get your child on the road to the written word with our pick of enticing first readers.
THERE’S A LITTLE KITTEN IN YOUR BOOK
By Tom Fletcher
Price £7.99
From Random House
Age Birth – 5 years
Slide and jiggle the pages to help Little Kitten put away his toys, brush his fur and pick a story for bedtime. Can you help him drift off to sleep? Toddlers will love this interactive board book, full of novelties that encourage curiosity and exploration and a gentle narrative that is perfect to read aloud.
HOW BIG IS BIG?
By Geff Newland and Judi Abbott
Price £12.99
From Paper Engineering Publishing
Age 3+
This pop-up book combines playful storytelling with innovative paper engineering to create a very special reading experience for little ones. With every turn of the page, Ant meets a new animal pop-up and asks the same curious question: ‘How big is big?’ Finally, on the last page, Ant meets the biggest creature of all―a spectacular gentle giant pop-up from the deep blue sea!
A HOME FOR SPARK THE DRAGON
By Michael Sheen and Jess Webb
illustrated by Sarah Massini
Price £7.59
From Puffin
Age 3-5 years
A heartwarming picture book about the importance of home, by well-known actor and activist Michael Sheen and co-author Jess Webb. When Spark the dragon wakes up to find a storm has destroyed his cosy nest, he must find a new place to live. But Spark soon discovers that a house needs more than just walls to feel like home. Will he ever find the right place for him?
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THE ANGRY BOOK
By Howard Pearlstein and James Munro
Price £8.99
From Graffeg Books
Age 3 +
What does a book have to be angry about? Quite a lot, it seems! In fact, it’s so angry that it’s in no mood to tell a story. But within its pages, young readers will discover valuable techniques for calming their emotions and managing their anger. Heartfelt and humorous, this is one in an ‘Emotions’ series from the same publisher. It’s perfect for kids who need help preventing outbursts and developing strategies for managing strong emotions in a healthy way.
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THE CAT IN THE CUPBOARD
By Rob Brydon, illustrated by Ellie Snowden
Price £10.99
From Puffin
Age 5 - 7 years
‘The Cat in The Cupboard's called Crumble.
Crumble's the name of The Cat.
The Cat in The Cupboard, he lives in the cupboard,
and there's nothing strange about that...’
Actor, comedian and writer Rob Brydon created this lively adventure starring an intrepid cat. Crumble embarks on a rescue mission into the garden of his arch-nemesis to seek out his beloved lost toy. But it’s dangerous in enemy territory for our plucky feline…
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