Christmas is the most exciting time of year for children, so why not add that extra sprinkle of magic with these beautiful Puffin picture books? There’s something for every little reader on this list...
It’s time to go to bed, and whether you are a phantom, a vampire, a Dark Lord or a yeti, you still must brush your teeth, put on your pyjamas, and settle down with a cosy story. Full of warmth and humour (and slime!) this rhyming bedtime book will disgust and delight sleepy little monsters everywhere.
Join Shane and friends as they attempt to settle the age-old question of which rice dish is the best! Shane is convinced that nothing beats a big, delicious bowl of rice and peas -it’s the best rice in the world! But when he brings his favourite meal to school, he discovers that his friend Yinka is just as passionate about her jollof rice. What follows is a hilarious and heartfelt showdown to settle the age-old question: which rice reigns supreme?
Explore the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux and the story of the boy and his dog who rediscovered them in this stunningly illustrated fact-filled book for curious young readers. One day in 1940, a young boy named Marcel Ravidat was walking his dog, Robot, near his home in southwestern France. When Robot found a strange hole near an upturned tree, Marcel and his friends rushed in to explore and find some hidden treasure. But the treasure they found was like nothing they had ever expected – prehistoric paintings and carvings that covered the walls of an underground cave, and that told the story of the palaeolithic people that had once called this place home.
This That What by Katy Ashworth, illustrated by Colleen Larmour (2025)
Discover the joyful and emotional new rhyming storybook about Kiki, whose brain is hullaballoo! Kiki's brain goes a mile a minute - and sometimes she wishes it would just stop! This beautifully illustrated story brings us inside Kiki's mind, and celebrates the way she thinks, as well as offering ways to help direct Kiki’s creativity and energy. Written with humour and in accessible rhyming text, discover the joyful and empathetic illustrated story designed to help support emotional growth and awareness in children.
Join Danny and Dino at the zoo in this pooptastic lift-the-flap story! Danny and Dino are enjoying a school trip to the zoo...until a cheeky monkey steals their packed lunch! They chase the monkey past parrots, zebras and rhinos, but soon get stuck in an enclosure with some VERY hungry lions! Can Dino's quick thinking and rumbly tummy save the day?
Little Sheku can't wait to play his cello in a concert with the animal orchestra. But when they discover a dragon has stolen the conductor, Little Sheku and the animals must embark on a music-filled adventure to the dragon's cave. Will they rescue the conductor in time to finish the concert? From globally renowned, award-winning cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, comes this magical, musical picture book adventure that will inspire a love of music in readers of three and up.
Make up your very own bedtime routine where YOU CHOOSE what happens - what toys will you play with in the bath? What will you choose to wear to bed? What kind of bed would you like to snuggle up in?
It's hard to fit in when you’re the new kid in superhero school! On Super Goat Girl’s first day, she’s met with a LOT of stares! After all what kind of superhero doesn’t have a fancy costume or a funky cape? While the other children are having fun writing with lasers, doing lightning-fast math, and being super stretchy, Super Goat Girl doubts she can measure up. As weird events happen throughout the day, will she be able to figure out what her special superpower is and work out how not to feel super strange?
This is a beautifully illustrated story about the magic of friendship and the power of hope. Bird-lover Oliver would love to have a feathered friend of his own so when he discovers a robin made of iron he is over the moon. When the bird slowly comes to life, the boy is so excited. But then a terrible thing happens, and his best friend is lost. Follow Oliver as he sets off on a wonderful adventure in this heart-warming story which is perfect for enjoying with the whole family.
Hairy Maclary loves adventure and getting into scrapes, and he usually has a few furry friends by his side. In this hilarious tale, the loveable mutt goes for a walk in town but soon finds himself facing a nasty surprise in the shape of Scarface Claw! Lynley Dodd’s book contains lively illustrations and brilliant rhyming text which is a delight to read again and again. This cased board book edition is the perfect size for little hands.
Eric Carle’s story about the caterpillar with a huge appetite is a firm favourite among readers of every generation. Its unique illustration and clever cut-out details follow the insect as he eats his way through the week. Children will love counting the foods, as well as deciding whether the chocolate cake, ice cream, lollipop, or cherry pie is their favourite treat. And of course, there’s a beautiful surprise waiting for them on the final page!
Janet and Allan Ahlberg really created a classic when they wrote and illustrated Each Peach Pear Plum . Introducing characters from well-known nursery rhymes, such as Cinderella, the Three Bears, and Jack and Jill, this is a book you’ll return to time and time again. The text, with its strong rhyme and rhythm, is perfect to read aloud to young children, and the game of ‘I Spy’ is guaranteed to keep them engrossed in the book.
This is Eric Hill’s first Spot adventure and little ones will love the mischievous puppy who’s very good at hiding. With a flap to lift on every page and simple text, this colourful book will entertain a whole new generation of new readers. There’s a good reason why this book has stayed in the charts ever since it was first published in 1980.
