7 Beautiful Children's Picture Books We Love
One of my favourite parts of the day is getting into bed with my girls and reading them a story. It’s our little bit of time at the end of a busy day to cuddle up, have a chat, and just be together.
Of course, we read plenty of Peppa Pig and all the Julia Donaldson favourites, but there are some books we seem to come back to again and again. The ones I never mind reading on repeat (within reason...!)
I’m really drawn to beautiful illustrations in children's storybooks, and all of the books in this list are so colourful and lovely to look through. I also love books that encourage my girls to be themselves, be curious about the world, and grow up knowing the importance of kindness and friendship.
So I thought I’d share a few of our favourites — the special stories that have earned their place on our bookshelf and that we love coming back to at bedtime. They’d all make lovely birthday gifts, too, and have been enjoyed by both my almost-three-year-old and my six-year-old. If you’re looking for something new to read with your little ones, hopefully you’ll find a lovely addition here, too.
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1. The Girl Who Loves Bugs — Lily Murray & Jenny Løvlie
A beautiful celebration of curiosity, nature and all the little creatures that make our world so wonderful. Perfect for little explorers who love getting outside and discovering something new.
2. The Ice Cream Crocodile — Mariesa Dulak & Rebecca Cobb
A fun and colourful story with a lovely message about not being sidelined. A reminder that everyone deserves to feel included and have their moment to shine.
3. Penny and the Little Lost Puppy — Emily Sutton
A charming story about finding friendship and making somewhere new feel like home. Filled with beautiful, detailed illustrations that you'll want to spend time exploring together.
4. A Dress with Pockets — Lily Murray & Jenny Løvlie
A joyful little reminder to wear what you love. Celebrating individuality, self-expression and the freedom to be yourself, with plenty of lovely illustrations along the way.
5. The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day — Jessica Courtney-Tickle
A gorgeous interactive introduction to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, combining beautiful seasonal illustrations with music. A wonderful way to bring stories, nature and classical music together.
6. The Year We Muddled Through — Lauren Fennemore & Zoe Damoulakis
A warm and hopeful story that feels particularly special for children born during the Covid lockdowns. A gentle way to reflect on an unusual time in our lives, with a little reassurance
and hope woven throughout.
7. Off to the Market — Alice Oehr
A colourful journey through a bustling food market, filled with gorgeous illustrations and little facts to discover along the way. Perfect for curious children who love learning about food, ingredients and the world around them.
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