I have given each of my recommendations for children an age suggestion. These are of course approximate. Please also have a look at younger or older categories.
A colourful rhyming picture book to introduce the theme of consent to young children!
Review date: 04.02.24
Age recommendation: 3+
Combining chic and cute in beautiful illustrations with a touching and uplifting story.
Review date: 18.08.15
Age recommendation: 3+
An offbeat, quirky fable about love, loyalty and courage by the 'Guardian' literary cartoonist.
Review date: 09.09.21
Age recommendation: 3-7
A fun look at the consequences of accumulating too much clutter, as seen through the life of a family of magpies.
Review date: 21.03.22
Age recommendation: 3+
This is a touching story of a young girl befriending her elderly neighbour who has Alzheimer's.
Review date: 19.03.22
Age recommendation: 3+
An amusing, colourful tale about a cat detective searching for the Mona Cheesa in Paris!
Review date: 12.11.14
Age recommendation: 3+
A charming simple tale of a wilful, contrary young rabbit!
Review date: 27.03.21
Age recommendation: infant
A beautifully illustrated informative introduction to farming life which can be enjoyed by all the family.
Review date: 10.12.23
Age recommendation: 3+
A fun and quirky story about looking after your books!
Review date: 11.08.23
Age recommendation: 3+
With beautiful illustrations by Jane Ray, this is a real life fairy story.
Review date: 28.07.14
Age recommendation: 3+
A haunting and moving tale of a station platform and how a kitten brings joy and hope.
Review date: 26.01.23
Age recommendation: 3+
Trying to find a story in the dictionary - tremendous!
Review date: 20.10.24
Age recommendation: 3+
Rich in colour, emotion and hope for the future, this is a story of a father inviting his daughter to help him build a home for their life together.
Review date: 03.11.20
Age recommendation: 3+
A father and son get on a train together, plug in some music and are transported to different times and places. Full of bold, vibrant, fun illustrations, this is a simple but thought-provoking story.
Review date: 07.08.21
Age recommendation: 3+
Great illustrations for a story about kindness and sharing a smile.
Review date: 04.07.24
Age recommendation: 4+
A wonderful mix of fun illustrations and fascinating facts about musical instruments. Something here for all ages but aimed at 4-8 years.
Review date: 15.03.24
Age recommendation: 4+
Fabulous illustrations of funny and mischievous dogs frolicking through a rhyming alphabet of their favourite activities!
Review date: 17.12.23
Age recommendation: 2+
This is a funny, silly and beautifully illustrated story about friendship, outdoor adventures and overcoming a fear of things that might go wrong!
Review date: 03.10.20
Age recommendation: 3+
