Little Tiger

Children are guaranteed to be entertained by this book. It has it all – dinosaurs, rhymes, humour, illustrations and a built-in first aid kit to boot!

When it’s Dot’s first day, she hopes to make new friends in her class. Many children will relate to the first day of school fears. When the teacher asks everyone what kinds of pets they have, Dot is surprised when a classmate states that tortoises are old and slow, inspiring Dot to claim she has a Torto-saurus! At home, she decorates Monty, her pet tortoise, to look more exciting. This puts in motion a silly series of events involving the children and Monty that ultimately leads Dot to become more accepting of herself, just as she is.

A follow-up to Children of the World, this book is a treasure for curious readers who enjoy interesting and quirky facts. From the very first page, it takes us on a deep dive into the diverse realities of childhood throughout history.

An absolute treasure trove of information for young girls, this book describes itself as a guide but is more akin to an encyclopedia. It covers a myriad of topics, including friendships, crushes, mental health, consent and the impact of social media.

This second encounter with duo Bertha and Blink is a delightful early reader.

Hippo’s tummy is rumbling, so it’s time for Croc to make some pancakes!

The Littlest Christmas Tree is a charming picture book that will leave you and your little ones thinking about a more sustainable Christmas. In this inspirational story, a young bear named Cubby learns that Christmas happiness and cheer last far longer than the fleeting few hours of Christmas Day.

This delightful book for young children is a festive addition to the It’s Cool to be Kind series by Sophie Beer. It provides a completely modern take on the traditional idea of the twelve days of Christmas – no partridges or pear trees here! The book depicts the fun and excitement of the festive season through its two young child protagonists and their kindness to others. The children sprinkle the pages with good deeds, such as presenting homemade cards to their doctor, and passing on their preloved teddy to a new baby.

The story contained in this beautiful pop-up picturebook is described by its title; it recounts Santa’s journey on Christmas eve through winter skies to children’s homes. The tale is told in rhyme, the musicality of which will appeal to young children. The rhythm of each line is emphasised through differing sizes of font, which could suggest which words should be stressed, and may also assist early readers to join in and read key words within the sentence.

Rex the lion cub who yearns for an adventure; what a better place to find one than in the Story Shop! Rex visits a theatre that will close, a haunted castle filled with inventions, and a snowy mountain with a sculpture competition, he makes new spooky friends along the way – ghosts, ghouls, cats, vampire students, yetis and more!