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Here are some must-have books for your early years setting that will ignite a love of reading from an early age
Top Rated Books for EYFS
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a classic among both kids and grown-ups. Its artwork and cut-out design depicts the journey of a very hungry caterpillar as he devours his way through different food each day of the week until he gets a tummy ache! What will happen to him now?
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
Join the family on their thrilling adventure through the grass, river, and mud as they search for a bear! A scary surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Get ready for an exciting journey!
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good." Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
Experience the excitement of Rod Campbell's timeless classic, Dear Zoo, as you lift the flaps and explore a variety of beloved zoo animals on every page. The story follows a child who writes to the zoo requesting a pet, and with each flap lifted, young readers will delight in discovering which animal the zoo has sent - from a playful monkey to a majestic lion and even a towering elephant. But will the perfect pet ever arrive?
Peepo! by Janet and Allen Ahlberg
Peepo! is a beloved book among infants and young children. It takes the reader through a day in the life a baby with clever and charming illustrations. The use of peek-a-boo holes on each page provides sneak peek of what's to come the story.
Suddenly! by Colin McNaughton
Colin McNaughton's uproarious story presents a clever twist on the classic rivalry between pig and wolf. Preston Pig's routine walk back from school transforms into a series of comical close calls, as he unwittingly outsmarts the clumsy wolf.
The Tickle Book by Ian Whybrow
Beware! The Ticklemonster is on the loose and he's on a mission to tickle all his animal buddies, from farm pigs to zoo penguins. Join Tom and Bear as they join in on the fun, but be careful - you might end up getting tickled too!
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find a way of describing how much you treasure them. But, as Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover, love is not always an easy thing to measure
The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allen Ahlberg
Join the Jolly Postman on his latest adventure as he delivers letters throughout a fairy-tale land! Kids will enjoy opening the envelopes to discover a letter from Goldilocks, a postcard for a giant up a beanstalk, and even a message for the Big Bad Wolf!
What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson
Two sly thieves, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, have devised a clever scheme to steal the farmer's prized cow. However, they are unaware that the smallest and quietest creature has overheard their plan and is plotting her own strategy.
Where's Spot? by Eric Hill
Come and join in the search for the adorable Spot in Eric Hill's original lift-the-flap story! Uncover funny animal surprises by lifting each flap before finally discovering where the mischievous Spot has been hiding.
