Top 10 books for a balanced bookshelf: ages 1-3

Daddy and Lenny are playing hide-and-seek. Daddy looks everywhere, but keeps missing Lenny! Until he spots a trail of jam… 

Super dynamic, brightly coloured illustrations and typography fizz and pop to match the energy of these vehicle-loving girls.

Ideal for bedtimes, this lyrical beauty celebrates family time. With soothing text and gentle repetition, it’s inspired by a Nigerian lullaby. 

Illustrations singing with colour and nature celebrate the camaraderie and trust between each of these different caregiver/child pairs.

Rosa and her friends can think of so many ways to play with her toy cars!

A little girl gets ready for bed – but the family’s naughty little dog has other ideas!

A nursery morality tale about sharing, told in simple rhymes and emotive illustrations.

Clive plays libraries with his regular crew – a sweet, diverse bunch of friends, uninhibited by gender stereotypes.

Through simple text accompanied by vibrant illustrations in a beautiful, bright palette, we witness different examples of kindness.

Babies love peekaboo! This pull-and-grab book entertains your little one with this well-loved game and even features a fun mirror!