Welcome to this section. Here you'll find hand-picked favourites for little ones- top baby books that i've personally read to my own little one, and that she has absolutely loved. These pick are perfect for storytime, early learning and creating those special cozy moment together!
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Baby & Toddler Books
Baby & Toddler Books
First tales for Little Book Worms!
Its imaginative illustration and clever cut-out detail charts the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through the week.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
From shiny spots and stripes, to silky ribbons and finally an irresistibly fluffy chick - there are lots of different touchy-feely textures to explore.
That's not my... Easter Egg
Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!
The Gruffalo
Follow Chick around the farm and meet all her animal friends: stroke the woolly lamb, feel the cow's smooth horns and then lift the flap at the end to find out who is hiding under mother hen's wing!
Fluffy Chick by Rod Campbell | Waterstones
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This warm and funny picture book story from is perfect for reading al...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Hairy Maclary is off for a walk in town, and on the way he's joined by many furry friends of all shops and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum). But when they suddenly find themselves face-to-fac...
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
Discover the timeless bond between Little and Big Nutbrown Hares in this much-loved classic that readers will love to the moon and back.
Guess How Much I Love You
A classic picture book detailing a family's outdoors adventure in pursuit of a bear, Rosen and Oxenbury's beloved favourite makes playful use of repetition, rhythm and sound for an unbeatable read-along experience.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, Helen Oxenbury | Waterstones
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Rod Campbell's classic, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and flaps to lift on every page.
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell | Waterstones
Nothing is sweeter, as everyone knows, than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes! All over the world, babies are different. Yet in some ways they are very much the same: each one has ten little fingers and ten little toes – to play with, to tickle,...
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox, Helen Oxenbury | Waterstones
Meet five adorable bunnies in this charming addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.
That's not my... bunny
Story of a very forgetful cat and her relationship with the Thomas family is an evergreen picture book classic.
Mog the Forgetful Cat by Judith Kerr | Waterstones
Join the Easter Bunnies on a lift-the-flap adventure as they search high and low for their delicious eggs.
We're Going on an Egg Hunt by Martha Mumford, Laura Hughes | Waterstones
The wildly popular rhyming series continues with an Easter special set in Fairytale Land, as Danny and Dino make an enemy of a magical cave's owner whilst on a hunt for chocolatey treats.
The Dinosaur that Pooped Easter!
The much-loved bear from deepest, darkest Peru finds that his fondness for marmalade had unexpected benefits when organising an Easter egg hunt in this characteristically charming Paddington picture book.
Paddington’s Easter Egg Hunt
Make going to bed a treat with this calming and gentle story from everyone’s favourite teacher, Ms Rachel. Full of songs, tips and a step-by-step bedtime routine toddlers will love.
Ms Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine
Make up your very own bedtime routine where YOU CHOOSE what happens - what toys will you play with in the bath? What will you choose to wear to bed? What kind of bed would you like to snuggle up in?
You Choose Bedtime by Pippa Goodhart, Nick Sharratt | Waterstones
It's the end of a busy day on Apple Tree Farm. Join Poppy and Sam as they say goodnight to all the animals, including Woolly the sheep, Curly the pig and Daisy the cow. With touchy-feely patches, flaps to lift and the Little Yellow Duck to spot on ev...
Poppy and Sam's Bedtime
Lift the flaps to help Peppa search for her favourite toy - will she find him before bedtime?
Peppa Pig: Find Teddy Before Bedtime by Peppa Pig
Earn your Bedtime Badge with Duggee! The Squirrels have had a very busy day at the clubhouse playing with Duggee's nephew, Duggly. Now it's bedtime, but Duggly doesn't want to go to sleep! Maybe the Squirrels can help?
Hey Duggee: The Bedtime Badge
It's time for bed! Spot is ready to snuggle up and go to sleep. But where is Teddy? Join Spot and Mum in their search for Teddy around the house for the perfect bedtime read.
Spot Loves Bedtime
From shiny spots and stripes, to silky ribbons and finally an irresistibly fluffy chick - there are lots of different touchy-feely textures to explore.