Books to read from 2 years

The cat in the hat by Dr. Seuss

The fabulous use of language in Dr. Seuss books has guaranteed them a place as children’s literature favourites. Young children will love the bedlam that the mischievous cat in the hat creates

Crocodile beat by Gail Jorgensen & Patricia Mullins

The animals of the jungle are drumming up a storm, but be careful when crocodile decides to join in

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram

Little Nutbrown Hare tries to explain how much he loves Big Nutbrown Hare.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s dairy by Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary and his friends escape from their homes to have a rollicking good adventure, but what happens when they run into Scarface Claw, the scariest cat in the neighbourhood?

“Let’s get a pup!” by Bob Graham

“Let’s get a pup” said Kate, so the whole family head off to their nearest animal rescue centre to choose a new pup for the family.

Owl babies by Martin Waddell & Patrick Benson

Three baby owls nervously wait for their Mother to return from her night flight

Where’s my Teddy? by Jez Alborough

A boy and a bear both lose their teddies in the forest, the mix up that follows will keep young children interested and laughing

Who sank the boat by Pamela Allen

When a number of animals try to squish into a tiny boat to go for a row, the boat sinks, which animal sank the boat.

Where the wild things are by Maurice Sendak

Max has been a naughty little boy who is sent to bed without his supper, so he sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

Za-za’s baby brother by Lucy Cousins

When Za-Za gets a baby everyone pays attention to the new baby and not Za-Za. A good book to use when a new baby is welcomed into a family.