Good Books for Babies
Choosing and sharing books is one of the best ways for parents to ensure that their pre-school children get off to a good start in life.
It’s never too early to introduce your baby to books. Here is a selection of our favourites.
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Happy dog, sad dog by Sam Lloyd
Hot dog, hairy dog, wet dog - find the opposite of these in this board book of doggy opposites.
Rock-a-Bye Colours Illustrated by Jenny Tulip
A pocket-sized introduction to colours, shaped so that it will rock from side to side.
Dinosaur Roar! by Paul and Henrietta Stickland
Dinosaurs exploring the world of opposites will delight young and old alike.
Come on, Daisy! by Jane Simmons
A board book in which Daisy the duckling temporarily loses her mother.
Tickle, tickle by Helen Oxenbury
A simple board book that babies love - many others in the series. (Available in Welsh too.)
The very hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle
A favourite through several generations. Children follow the hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through this board book.
Animal Moves by Dawn Apperley
A pull-the-tab picture book with animals and their actions.
Sonny’s Wonderful Wellies by Lisa Stubbs
Sonny the duck loves to wear his red wellington boots - even when it’s not raining! A simple story with attractive illustrations.
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
A fish learns the art of sharing in this colourful board book.
