lovereading4kids Latest: Featured Books for 3+ readers

A Bus Called Heaven - Bob Graham

A Bus Called Heaven
Bob Graham

Format: Hardback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Prize-winning illustrator/ author Bob Graham creates a magical story of how a community is changed by the arrival of a broken down old bus. Led by Stella, everyone gets involved in smartening up the bus and everyone has a smile on their face as a result. But, when the bus is under threat, can they save it? Luckily, Stella has a plan. Soon the bus is safe – and even more important than before. Click here to download an activity sheet.

One Cool Cat - Susannah Corbett

One Cool Cat
Susannah Corbett

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2012
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Meet One Cool Cat. He’s got it all: the swagger, the looks, the coolness, so what else could he possibly need? Certainly not luck - One Cool Cat puts this theory to the test as he walks under ladders and confidently breaks a few mirrors. That is until his coolness is his downfall and he runs out of luck! This is a funny, charming and of course, chic book that parents will love reading to their child.

Utterly Lovely One - Mary Murphy

Utterly Lovely One
Mary Murphy

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Warmly expressed, this is a wonderful outpouring of the special love between a parent and a growing baby. This time, the parent is a crane and the baby is a delightful baby cranelet. Unabashed at pouring out so much emotion, the crane sings a tender and touching song to its offspring drawing in friends and others and prasing their special characteristics as it does so. The result is a touching and warm hearted book with glorious illustrations capturing the mood perfectly.

The Great Explorer - Chris Judge

The Great Explorer
Chris Judge

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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Resourceful Tom has a great fantasy adventure in this exciting and action-packed story with clear, bold illustrations. Setting out to find his father who has gone missing on an expedition to the North Pole, Tom sails through icebergs, flees from a giant walrus, loses his tent and builds an igloo. Just when the sun is setting and he’s almost given up hope, Tom spots a familiar tent… Chris Judge’s debut picture book, The Lonely Beast, won the Specsaver’s Irish Children’s Book of the Year 2011 and is nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2012.

Goat Goes to Playgroup - Julia Donaldson

Goat Goes to Playgroup
Julia Donaldson

Format: Hardback - Released: 03/02/2012
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Playgroup has begun. Time to have some fun. A comforting story for any child starting at, or already attending, a playgroup. Perfect for reading aloud, even the youngest toddler will enjoy Goat's antics.

Clare Beaton's Bedtime Rhymes - Clare Beaton

Clare Beaton's Bedtime Rhymes
Clare Beaton

Format: Board book - Released: 01/01/2012
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Classic bedtime rhymes for small children, including favourites like ‘I See the Moon’, ‘Wee Willie Winkie’ and ‘Brahms’ Lullaby’. Soothing poems have been chosen to develop language and learning skills, while also encouraging peaceful and relaxing bedtimes. Click here for more by Clare Beaton.

Mole's Sunrise - Jeanne Willis

Mole's Sunrise
Jeanne Willis

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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A beautifully illustrated and moving story about a blind mole who wonders what a sunset is like. This is a heart-warming tale about the shared experience of blind Mole and his friends. You're in the right place if you want a gorgeous activity sheet pack for this title (click here to download) or to celebrate your own Picture Book Picnic with friends and family.

Icky Little Duckling - Steve Smallman

Icky Little Duckling
Steve Smallman

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/02/2012
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What a delightful story featuring a rather bemused rabbit who ends up with none other than a duckling in his burrow. However, rabbit doesn't want duckling to stay but duckling has other ideas. I wonder if they'll learn to live with each other or not.

Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head - Daniel Hahn

Happiness is a Watermelon on Your Head
Daniel Hahn

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/02/2012
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This is a brilliantly funny picture book to share with any toddler. Parent and child are sure to laugh through it as you meet three rather miserable ladies who live in a completely mad world but by the end of the story they've realised that happiness is a much better way to live! Emma Langley, Phoenix Yard Books publisher, says: “Stella Dreis’ illustrations - a glorious blaze of colour and whirlwind adventure - are matched perfectly by Daniel Hahn’s joyful rhyming text in this wonderful picture book. It’s slightly mad but, we think, completely irresistible!”

One Kiss, One Hug - Jason Chapman

One Kiss, One Hug
Jason Chapman

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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A lovely, warm hug of a story, this deliciously funny and resonant book showcases a stunning new illustration style from an established author/illustrator.

My Very First Easter Playtime Activity Book with Stickers - Lois Rock

My Very First Easter Playtime Activity Book with Stickers
Lois Rock

Format: Paperback - Released: 20/01/2012
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This book of on-the-page puzzles, games and stories - with a page of stickers to use to complete the activities throughout - will provide lots of fun for little ones in the run-up to Easter. Using Easter symbols and spring time animals including bunnies, birds, bees, butterflies, chicks, eggs, flowers, and lambs, together the activities help to explore the reason for the season, touching on the Easter-time themes of spring and new life. Activities include matching pairs and shapes, spot the difference, counting, as well as a simple board game to play and a story and poem to read.

The Lion Bible for Me - Christina Goodings

The Lion Bible for Me
Christina Goodings

Format: Hardback - Released: 17/02/2012
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Toddlers will be delighted to own this colourful Bible, which is comprehensive yet very accessible with 46 stories about all the key people and events in the Bible told in short, simple episodes (a double-page spread for each) with lots of bright pictures for early learners to browse. Designed for pre-schoolers, the small size of this book makes it great for little hands, whilst the padded cover and pictures give this a user-friendly quality. Packed full of stories, this is a great way to help toddlers begin to learn what's in the Bible.

My Green Day - Melanie Walsh

My Green Day
Melanie Walsh

Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
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Tips for going green in everyday life are easily followed in this beautiful picture book introduction to conserving the world. Saving on fuels by making use of nature for things like drying clothes, composting, not wasting food, home cooking and re-cycling are just some of the simple things introduced in Melanie Walsh’s lovely, interactive illustrations.

I Don't Want to be a Pea! - Ann Bonwill

I Don't Want to be a Pea!
Ann Bonwill

Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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A celebration of friendship and of differences, this is a touching story of developing friendship and accommodating the feelings of others. Hippos and peas belong together and Hugo and Bella are no exception. But there are times when they cannot agree. How they work through their differences and come to a happy conclusion is a both charming and satisfying. I don't want to be a pea was chosen by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson as one of The Guardian's Books of the Year 2011.

The House of 12 Bunnies - Caroline Stills, Sarcia Stills-Blott

The House of 12 Bunnies
Caroline Stills, Sarcia Stills-Blott

Format: Hardback - Released: 01/06/2011
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Bedtime with one baby may seem bad. Try it with 12 bunnies! 12 of everything means there is masses to count as the bunnies, eat, wash, play and get to bed. Readers will love helping Sophie to find the one things that she needs for bunny bedtime.