This month's top books to read with your toddler
Tabby McTat – Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler The latest installment from the creators of The Gruffalo is a sure hit. It tells the story of Tabby McTat, a busker’s cat who gets separated from his master. Will the two be reunited?
You can’t beat a classic fairy tale – the originals are often the best; your child is sure to love a ‘First favourite tale’, such as Goldilocks and the three Bears (illustrated by Liz Pichon) or Jack and the Beanstalk (illustrated by Ruth Rivera)
Belly Button Book – Sandra Boynton. This hilarious board book will have you and your little one in stitches; the rhyming text perfectly accompanies the wonderful illustrations of hippos exposing their midriffs.
The Usborne Bedtime Treasury – Rosie Dickins and Rafaella Ligi. Is your child a fan of fairytales? Then she will adore The Usborne Bedtime Treasury, which is filled with wonderful adventures and classic tales which your child is sure to love.
I Love you through and through – Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak . This adorable book tells the story of a little boy and his teddy bear. One, two, three…aww.
Harry and his bucketful of dinosaurs - Ian Whybrow. Here's a collection of 'Harry' stories that your little one is sure to love. This collection includes such gems as Harry and the Robots, Harry and the Snow King and Harry and the Robots.
Charlie and Lola: Snow is my favourite and my best - Lauren Child. Now here's one to get you and your little one in the Christmas spirit. With a wonderful Christmassey theme that's sure to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, Lola is getting ultra-excited about the snowy weather. What's more, there is a play scene attached to the book which has stickers, stencils and much more!
Father Christmas needs a wee - Nicholas Allan. This hilarious book tells the tale of Father Christmas, who spends all day drinking and then desperately needs a wee! What will he do?!
Barry the fish with Fingers - Sue Hendra. Read this funny story about Barry, who isn't exactly your average fish - he has fingers!
The Christmas Bear pop up book - Ian Whybrow and Axel Scheffler. Another one to get you in the festive spirit; follow the adventures of the Christmas Bear in this fabulous tale – drawings by Axel Scheffler, award-winning illustrator of the Gruffalo series.
For more features about the benefits of reading to your child from an early age, have a look at Reading with your preschooler and Encouraging your toddler to read.
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