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Heidi's Book Picks

Six books for ages 0-5 from a master list created by BookTrust. BookTrust compiled a list of the best 100 books of the past 100 years for various age groups. I will introduce you to these books in small batches at a time. Some are books I have read. Some are written by authors I have read. Some look new and intriguing and make me want to read them. I hope you will come to your library and look for some of these titles.


The Tiger Who Came To Tea

-Judith Kerr

Sophie and her Mummy are having tea in the kitchen when in walks a hungry tiger who asks to stay for tea. After eating everything, he moves on to Daddy's supper and for good measure also cleans out the fridge and drinks all the water from the tap.

When Daddy gets home he decides they should all have supper out and the next day Sophie and Mummy buy an extra big tin of tiger food - just in case the tiger comes back!

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This delightful picture book from Judith Kerr is a true classic, with enduring appeal for children and parents alike. Kerr's vibrant, colourful illustrations and simple but charming story make this a perfect book to enjoy reading together.

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Where’s Spot? -Eric Hill

Where's Spot? Lift the flaps to find him as he hides around the house in this favourite story.

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One of the best ever lift-the-flap books, this adorable story is the first in the series about the endearing Spot the dog. It introduces readers to Spot's world, where they will find many familiar objects, situations and environments, all playfully depicted in Hill's lively and appealing style. Children will love hunting for Spot using the lift-the-flap format, even when they know exactly where he is! This is an undoubted winner with pre-school children.

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Each Peach Pear Plum

-Allan Ahlberg

'Each peach pear plum, I spy Tom Thumb...'

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This classic book from author and illustrator team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a real favourite with families. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages them to 'spy' another familiar fairy-tale or nursery rhyme character. The excellent rhyming text and charming illustrations work perfectly together, and children will love spotting all the hidden details in each picture.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

-Eric Carle

When a tiny caterpillar hatches from an egg, the first thing on his mind is food - so off he crawls looking for something to eat.

Over the course of a week, the tiny caterpillar munches his way through all sorts of delicious goodies. Starting with an apple on Monday and working his way through pears, plums, strawberries and oranges by Friday, he leaves a small, caterpillar-shaped hole in each fruit to show where he’s been.

But by Saturday, the caterpillar is still hungry; so he gorges on everything from chocolate cake to salami until finally he is not only full but has a tummy ache! And then the most amazing thing happens, as the caterpillar is transformed into a beautiful butterfly.

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This classic picture book with bright, collage-style illustrations has been enjoyed by generations of children for over 50 years and has lost none of its appeal. Little fingers will love to follow the tiny caterpillar through the holes he leaves and to anticipate what he’s going to eat next as the page size increases with his appetite.

And with opportunities to learn colours, numbers and days of the week, this is certainly one of the best picture books ever.

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The Elephant And The Bad Baby

-Elfrida Vipont

One day, an elephant offers a baby a ride through the town, and they set off on a great adventure. But when the elephant finds out that the bad baby has forgotten his manners, the adventure comes to an abrupt end.

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This is an irresistible picture book with a naughty baby hero, and a repeated 'rumpeta trumpeta' of a chorus that children will love to join in with. Raymond Briggs' winning illustrations make this perfect for younger toddlers, whose powers of concentration are beginning to grow.

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Dogger

-Shirley Hughes

Dogger is Dave’s special toy. He is soft, brown and worn in places, with one ear pointing up and the other flopping down. One day, after collecting his big sister Bella from school, watching the flags go up for the summer fair and enjoying ice-creams on the way home, Dave realises that Dogger is missing. The whole family searches for him, but Dogger is nowhere to be found. Dave is subdued when they visit the fair the following day, until remarkably he spots Dogger for sale on a toy stall. However, he is devastated when his beloved toy is sold to another child, but a selfless act of kindness from Bella ensures that all ends well.

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This heart-warming picture book is a deserving winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration. The charming artwork beautifully captures a bygone era, while masterfully portraying childhood emotions and behaviours which are just as relevant today as when it was originally published in 1977. Exploring concepts of love, loss and kindness, this classic tale will be cherished by the entire family and will particularly appeal to any child who has a favourite toy.


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