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 Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a perennial favourite with children and adults alike.
Its imaginative illustration and... Click here for more details
by Hazel Edwards, illustrated by Deborah Niland
This classic story about one of the largest and most famous imaginary friends has been deligh... Click here for more details
by Rev. W. Awdry
First published in 1946, and continuously in print since then, these are four of Thomas's many adventures. Join thomas and h... Click here for more details
by Mem Fox, illustrated by Jane Dyer
Darkness is falling, and everywhere little ones are growing sleepy, feeling cosy, and being tucked into ... Click here for more details
by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
We're going on a bear hunt.
We're going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful da... Click here for more details
by Sam Lloyd
What colour are your knickers, Mrs Moo? They're blue! What colour are your knickers, Horse Ned? They're red!
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by Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek
Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep.... Click here for more details
by Maurice Sendak
Max dons his wolf suit in pursuit of some mischief and gets sent to bed without supper. Luckily, a forest grows in his... Click here for more details
by Pamela Allen
Beside the sea, on Mr Peffer's place, there lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. One warm sunny mo... Click here for more details
by Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas
The original team that brought you Possum magic have returned with this heart-warming tale about Wilfr... Click here for more details
by Emily Gravett
Wolves
What do wolves really like to eat? It isn't little girls in red hoods.
Rabbits shouldn't believe ... Click here for more details
by Mem Fox, illustrated by Kerry Argent
Wombat loves everything about Christmas--especially the Nativity play. But at the auditions, the firs... Click here for more details
by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram
Mummy Bear and Daddy Bear reassure their three little bears that each is equally special to them... Click here for more details
