0–2 yrsMoo, Baa, La La La!
Sandra Boynton
This raucous story about animals and the sounds they make, including three pigs who say “LA LA LA!” is a read-aloud favorite. Sandra Boynton’s wildly popular, Moo, Baa, La La La!, features her lively and spirited text that introduces readers to animals and the noises they make. A quiet final spread begs the little ones and their caregivers to OINK!, SNORT!, QUACK!, and MEOW! in a noisy animal ending. A cow says MOO. A sheep says BAA. Three singing pigs say LA LA LA!
0–2 yrsBlue Hat, Green Hat
Sandra Boynton
This whimsical first concept book, featuring a delightful read-aloud text that showcases animals, colors, and clothes, is sure to elicit giggles from little ones as they happily chime in on every spread with an OOPS.
0–3 yrsThe Going-To-Bed Book
Sandra Boynton
All the animals on a big boat go through their evening routine — exercise, bath, brushing teeth — before settling in to sleep. Sandra Boynton's trademark silliness makes every step of bedtime fun.
2–4 yrsCat's Cookbook
Julia Donaldson
Cat is cooking up a feast! Lift the flaps to discover what's hiding in the kitchen in this fun interactive book for the very youngest readers. Bright pictures and simple words make it perfect for sharing.
2–4 yrsFox's Socks
Julia Donaldson
Fox can't find his socks! Lift the flaps to search behind the sofa, under the rug, and in the washing machine. A perfect first lift-the-flap book for toddlers that builds reading readiness through play.
2–5 yrsGoodnight Gorilla
Peggy Rathmann
A sneaky gorilla steals the zookeeper's keys and lets all the animals follow him home for the night. A nearly wordless picture book that children love to narrate themselves — fresh every time.
2–5 yrsWhere Do Diggers Sleep at Night?
Brianna Caplan Sayres
Do diggers get a bath at night? Do bulldozers brush their teeth? This playful rhyming book imagines what construction vehicles do when their workday is done — a delightful bedtime read for little ones obsessed with big machines.
2–6 yrsThe Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Mo Willems
The Pigeon absolutely, positively does NOT need a bath. (He really does.) Mo Willems's irresistible, grumpy Pigeon is at his funniest in this hygiene stand-off that every bath-resistant toddler will instantly recognise.
3–5 yrsRoom on the Broom
Julia Donaldson
A kind witch picks up passengers on her broomstick — a cat, a dog, a bird, and a frog — until it finally snaps under the weight. Julia Donaldson's rhyming storytelling is at its warmest and most generous here.
3–5 yrsNot Now Bernard
David McKee
Bernard tries to tell his parents there's a monster in the garden — but they're too busy to listen. A darkly funny and brilliantly simple picture book about feeling invisible, and what happens when no one pays attention.
3–5 yrsHairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
Lynley Dodd
Hairy Maclary sets off from Donaldson's Dairy followed by a scruffy gang of dogs, until they meet Scarface Claw. Lynley Dodd's rollicking rhymes are pure joy to read aloud.
No More Noisy Nights
Holly Niner
The noises in the dark are keeping a young child awake — until Dad explains what each sound really is. A reassuring, gently humorous bedtime book that transforms nighttime fears into something much friendlier.
3–6 yrsGrumpy Monkey
Suzanne Lang
Jim the chimpanzee wakes up in a terrible mood for absolutely no reason. His jungle friends try everything to cheer him up — but the harder they try, the grumpier he gets. A brilliantly funny book that validates the feeling of just having a bad day, without needing a reason.
3–6 yrsThe Cat in the Hat
Dr Seuss
Two children home alone on a rainy day are visited by a tall cat in a bow tie who brings chaos, fun, and Thing One and Thing Two. The book that changed children's reading — funny, rhythmic, and irresistibly re-readable.
3–6 yrsCurious George
H.A. Rey
George is a curious little monkey brought from Africa to live in the city — and his curiosity gets him into all sorts of wonderful trouble. A joyful classic that has been introducing children to the power of curiosity for over 80 years.
3–6 yrsCarla's Sandwich
Debbie Herman
Carla brings unusual sandwiches to school — full of pickles, jam, olives — and gets teased for it. But when lunchtime comes, things take an unexpected turn. A funny, affirming story about confidence and being unapologetically yourself.
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