During the preschool years it is important to provide children with many different language and reading experiences that are playful and fun. Including nursery rhymes and simple stories will expose youngsters to the sounds of our language. It is also important that at this stage young children observe their parents reading and learn why reading is so important.
by Rob Scotton
Sometimes Russell the sheep is just a little bit out of step with the rest of flock. All the sheep are falling asleep - e... Click here for more details
by Andrew Daddo, illustrated by Emma Quay
A baby orangutan is sleepy and it's time for bed, but not before saying 'Good night, me,' from head... Click here for more details
by Pamela Allen
The sun is shining and the sea is singing. Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach.
But, suddenly, a storm blows in and t... Click here for more details
by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram
Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find a way of describing how great... Click here for more details
by Lynley Dodd
Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy.
So begins Lynley Dodd's marvellous sto... Click here for more details
by Lucy Cousins
Maisy's having a birthday party and there are lots of fun things to do. Lift the flaps, pull the tabs and watch her open her ... Click here for more details
by Pablo Bernasconi
Hippo's family love to swim - but not him. He's afraid of the water. What else can he do for fun? He tries skipping rope,... Click here for more details
by Bob Graham
In the busy city, no one sees the bird with a broken wing. No one, except a young boy named Will. With the help of his parents,... Click here for more details
by Jez Alborough
Ever feel like you need a hug? A really big hug from someone who loves you? That's how Bobo, the little chimp in this book, ... Click here for more details
by Alison Lester
Imagine yourself deep in the jungle, under the sea, in a land of ice and snow, on a farm, in the moonlit bush, on an Africa... Click here for more details
by Pamela Allen
The little boy climbed down from the train. 'Have you seen my grandmother?' he asked.
'There are only goannas here,... Click here for more details
by Jackie French, illustrated by Bruce Whatley
Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her that kangaroos... Click here for more details
by Gina Ford
Tom and Ella have lots of lovely toys to play with! There's a fluffy teddy bear, a shiny plane and a scaly dinosaur. Little ones... Click here for more details
by Lucy Cousins
It's time for Maisy to go to bed. First she drinks her bedtime drink, then she has to brush her teeth, wash her hands, put on... Click here for more details
