Good Reads for Babies and Toddlers
BEAR SNORES ON by Karma Wilson and Jane ChapmanSimon & Schuster 1416904883 £5.99 The animals have a winter party in bear's warm cave, but will bear wake up and join in the fun? Snoring sound button included!
THE TICKLE BOOK by Ian Whybrow and Axel SchefflerMacmillan 0333781511 £9.99 A wacky interactive pull-the-tab and lift-the-flap adventure featuring the feather duster bearing tickle-monster and his absurd friends.
BUGGY BUDDIES - FREDDY THE FROG illustrated by Axel SchefflerCampbell 1405040556 £3.99 It's rare to see a push chair without a few well-chewed buggy buddies attached. Choose from four cheerful stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler and including a noisy sound button.
ANIMAL HIDE-AND-SEEK by Stephen CartwrightUsborne 0746055757 £8.99 This is our favourite and most popular touchy-feely book with loads of different textures on each page. It also has flaps and a little duck to spot on every picture.
POPPY CAT'S FARM by Lara JonesCampbell 1405019875 £4.99 Who says 'moo' in the barn? Ask Poppy Cat in this colourful peep-through-the-hole story. Winner of the Booktrust Baby Book Award.
EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM by Janet and Allan AhlbergPuffin 067088278X £4.99 A classic rhyming tour through a myriad of traditional fairy tales and nursery rhymes. A must for every family.
THAT'S NOT MY DRAGON… by Fiona Watt and Rachel WellsUsborne 0746071477 £5.99 The newest title in the incredibly popular Usborne touchy-feely series, full of intriguing textures.
BUSY PARK by Rebecca Finn Campbell 1405020032 £4.99 A very sturdy push- and pull-the-tab interactive book about the everyday pleasures of a visit to the park. Others in the series.
SHARK IN THE PARK by Nick SharrattDavid Fickling 0385608128 £4.99 Timothy Pope looks through his telescope and sees… A SHARK IN THE PARK! Great repetitive rhyme about the hazards of a day at the park.
KNOCK! KNOCK! MR. CROC by Jo LodgeHodder 0340878479 £6.99 Bright pull-the-tab and pop-up story of Mr. Croc's morning ritual, but look out, there's an unpleasant surprise at the end!
I LOVE YOU, BLUE KANGAROO by Emma Chichester ClarkAndersen 1842704966 £4.99 New in board book! Blue Kangaroo is Lily's favourite toy until, that is, she acquires a whole load of new toys… A lovely, comforting family story.
GEORGE AND THE DRAGON by Chris WormellJonathan Cape 022407069X £4.99 The Dragon is a mighty fire-breathing creature and George is only a tiny little mouse… How can he possibly save the princess and defeat the powerful beast? Funny and action-packed.