This was the winner of the first UNESCO Prize for Children’s Literature and it’s easy to see why. The endearing (and enduring) main character who is called Something Else tries…
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A Piece of Cake by Jill Murphy
Read moreIn this latest instalment of the Large family stories, Mrs Large declares herself to be too fat! She insists that the whole family is put through their paces, with a…
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Willy the Wimp by Anthony Browne
Read morePoor Willy is a humble little monkey bullied by the Suburban Gorilla Gang who cruelly name him Willy the Wimp. Tired of this negative label, Willy answers a bodybuilding advert…
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The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle
Read moreA disgruntled chameleon suddenly becomes enchanted when he encounters a zoo full of intriguing animals. He wishes to be like each of them, so in turn, he changes shape, colour…
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle
Read moreAn excellent book for young readers learning about colours. The big, bold illustrations are simple yet effective and guaranteed to capture the short attention span of inquisitive toddlers. The clear…
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Blue Chameleon by Emily Gravett
Read moreA unique examination of colour is provided courtesy of Gravett as the reader is joined by a chameleon who changes colour (and shape) to fit in. The simple language and…
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The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle
Read moreA disgruntled chameleon suddenly becomes enchanted when he encounters a zoo full of intriguing animals. He wishes to be like each of them, so in turn, he changes shape, colour…
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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
Read moreIf you’re looking for a creative, unique and clever book to read to your child, then you have certainly hit on a treasure with The Day the Crayons Quit. This…
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The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett
Read moreAs a group of birds proudly perch on their newly laid eggs, poor duck is left without an egg of his own. That is until he finds a giant one.…
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A Busy Day for Birds by Lucy Cousins
Read moreFrom the pen of Maisy Mouse’s creator comes a riot of feathery colours in this upbeat introduction to birdies big and small. This picture book is a great little read…
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