This month we have a selection of gorgeous picture books from some of the best author's and illustrators of children's books.
From the award-winning creator of Hug,
Tall and Yes comes another
classic picture book for the very youngest children. Using only a handful of
words, Jez Alborough skilfully tells the bedtime tale of Bobo the chimp. The
sun is still up and this little chimp wants to play with his jungle friends,
but then the sun goes down and he’s all alone… The perfect bedtime read for
every playful little monkey!
Rhythmic language, visual humour
and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little
appetites for story time. When Baby and Mama go to market, baby is so adorable
that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in
the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama and Baby wind their way through
the market stalls, cheeky Baby collects five juicy oranges, four sugary
chin-chin biscuits, three roasted sweetcorn, two pieces of coconut ... until
Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks – he
must be very hungry by now!
A funny, read-aloud farmyard
tale that teaches colours and days of the week from award-winning illustrator
Petr Horacek. Goat has had enough of eating grass. She wants to try something
different – the dog’s food, the pig’s potatoes and even the farmer’s pants. But
things go wrong in this hilarious, but cautionary, farmyard tale from the Kate
Greenaway-Medal shortlisted illustrator described by the Washington Post as
"the thinking tot's Eric Carle".
This charming collection of four classic stories by much-loved illustrator
Shirley Hughes is perfect for sharing at the end of a busy day. Chatting with
friends or talking on the phone, hiding in the house or the garden, bouncing on
the sofa or on Grandpa's knee, giving a present or a kiss: there are so many
things you can join in with during the day!
Learning how to count and your
ABC is fun and easy in with Katie and her baby brother, Olly. Join them as they
explore their friendly and familiar world and all it contains in this charming
first look at numbers and letters. At home, at the park, in the library or at
playgroup – there's always a chance to practise. Share and explore every
wonderful experience in their simple yet enchanting world ! You can listen to
Shirley talk about her books on Women’s Hour by following this link.
Pick up a copy of these fantastic picture books at your local bookshop!