The ABC Book of Nursery Rhymes, ABC BOOKS

Popular Nursery Rhymes and Songs, various illustrators.

Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown, HARPERCOLLINS

Comforting for bedtime and lots of opportunities for animal noises.

The Big Red Bus by Judy Hinley, WALKER

Big and Bright illustrations with a playful story.

Bingo (Bunny Reads Back) by Rosemary Wells, SCHOLASTIC

The well known song with a twist. A board book that includes an early look at the alphabet.

Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell, PUFFIN

Lift-the-flap surprises, minimal text with splashes of colour.

Doing the Washing by Sarah Garland, PUFFIN

A fascinating book about doing chores with baby.

First Focus Cot Book, LADYBIRD

Printed in black and white especially for new-born babies.

Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings by Matthew Van Fleet, DIAL BOOKS

A fold-out book with different textures. Bright and enticing

The House (Mouse Books) by Monique Felix, STEWART, TABORI & CHANG

One in a series of colourful wordless books for baby to ‘read’

Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney, WALKER

A big theme for the very young, also in board and novelty editions

Miffy Titles by Dick Bruna, ABC BOOKS

Simple illustrations in primary colours that can be ‘read’ by young babies

My Very First Mother Goose edited by Iona Opie, WALKER

Bold design with all the old favourites

One Woolly Wombat by Rod Trinca, OMNIBUS

A counting book with Australian animals. Glorious illustrations.

Peepo! by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, PUFFIN

The peephole surprises will delight. Beautiful watercolour illustrations.

Spot Goes to the Park by Eric Hill, PUFFIN

One in a series of lift-the-flap books featuring this popular dog.

Where is Baby’s Belly Button? by Karen Katz, LITTLE SIMON

A peek-a-boo play board book with lovely baby faces.

Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen, PUFFIN

Tension, humour and wit - picture book perfection with cumulative text. A read-aloud favourite.

YoYo Series by Jeannette Rowe, ABC BOOKS

Simple text and bold, richly coloured illustrations, fun and popular.

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