Books to read from birth

It's never too early to start reading, you can use these books from day one.

ABC by Flora McDonnell

A wonderful introduction to the alphabet that is exploding with colour and energy.

Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? By Bill Martin Jr & Eric Carle

A similar book to I went walking, Eric Carle’s bright illustrations and catchy rhythms is an instant winner.

Come on Daisy! By Jane Simmons

Daisy the duckling becomes so engrossed in playing with dragonflies and lily pads that she temporarily loses her mother.

Fuzzy yellow ducklings by Matthew Van Fleet

A perfect introduction to textures and colours presented in a fun format.

Goodnight moon by Margaret Wise Brown

A much loved and beautiful bedtime book about a little rabbit saying goodnight to all of the familiar objects in his room. This is a gentle soothing story to read aloud that will lull any baby to sleep.

I kissed the baby by Mary Murphy

Captures the delight and joy in welcoming a new baby, with easy to see black and white illustrations.

I went walking by Sue Machin & Julie Vivas

I went walking what did you see? I saw a yellow dog looking at me! The catchy repetition in this book will make it a family favourite, also a wonderful early introduction to colours.

Look Look! By Peter Linenthal

A wordless first introduction to patterns and shapes, all illustrated in black and white to provide strong contrasts for tiny eyes to look at.

Who are they?

Black silhouettes against a white background showing mother animals with their babies, from one sheep to five ducks. This book will stimulate eye movement and focus in your baby.

What is that?

Black silhouettes against a white background which show different objects that are used in our daily lives. This book will stimulate eye movement and focus in your baby.

White on Black

A collection of interesting black and white books for babies to stimulate eye movement and focus, babies will love the fascinating contrast of black against white and soon become familiar with the shapes presented in these books.

Black on White by Tana Hoban

A collection of interesting black and white books for babies to stimulate eye movement and focus, babies will love the fascinating contrast of black against white and soon become familiar with the shapes presented in these books.

Whose tail? By Jeannette Rowe

Bright illustrations and a surprise lift the flap on every page to see the animal that belongs to the tail. Also check out the other books in the ‘Whose’ series, Whose nose, feet, ears…