We’ve searched high and low to hunt out the newest, cutest and quirkiest reads for your little ones with illustrations that you will love as much as they will.
A Little Bit Lost
By Chris Houghton at Waterstones
A beautifully illustrated and witty book which follows the journey of a little owl who finds himself ‘a little bit lost’. Little owl fins himself all alone after falling from his nest whilst asleep. But with the help of a friendly squirrel they set off on search for his mum. Along the way they meet an array of animals until he is finally re-united with mummy owl.
The artwork will not only capture the attention of little onese but will no doubt become a favourite of yours also.
Eric the Lion Tamer
Written by Rachel Elliot and Illustrated by Uwe Mayer at Amazon
The simple yet wonderful tale of Eric. Eric is going to be a lion tamer. Snail is going to be an acrobat. Join the talented twosome and their fantastic friends on their special adventure.
Nadia Shireen Good Little Wolf
This is a story about a little wolf called Rolf. unlike other wolves Rolf is a very good wolf who loves to bake and is kind to his friends. But can a wolf really be good?
A tale you will really enjoy reading with your little ones time and time again.
Katie Cleminson Otto The Book Bear
Otto is a Book Bear and nothing makes him happier than when people read his book. But he also has a very special secret – when no one is looking he can come to life and explore the house. But one day something terrible happens: Otto’s book is left behind when the family moves away. Otto must set off on his biggest adventure yet – to find a new home.
Julia Donaldson and David Roberts Jack And The Flum Flum Tree
Jack’s Granny is sick with a bad case of the moozles and the only cure is the fruit of the fantastic flumflum tree which grows on the faraway Isle of Blowyernose. Follow Jack on his perilous and brave journey, with a motley crew of only three and a large patchwork sack that Granny has filled with an odd assortment of items from chewing-gum to tent pegs. A delightful and exciting read for all.
Oliver Jeffers Up And Down
In this much-anticipated sequel to the internationally best-selling picture book Lost and Found, we re-visit the boy and the penguin after their trip to the South Pole. The boy and the penguin still enjoy spending all their time together. That is, until the penguin starts to dream of flying, ignoring the boys advice that it is impossible. Running away, the penguin visits place after place, searching for a chance to get his feet off the ground. A heart-warming story about friendship, love and reaching for your dreams, from highly-regarded, multi-award-winning author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers.
Julia Donaldson What the Ladybird Heard
The farm is a noisy place – full of mooing and clucking but when Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len hatch a plot to steal the fine prize cow, it’s the quietest animal of all who saves the day.
