Books to read aloud with preschoolers

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Paperback

Winnie-the-Pooh

A. A. Milne

Meet The Bear for All Ages in this delightful collection, in which Pooh gets into a tight place, nearly catches a woozle, and discovers the wrong sort of honey- amongst…

$19.99

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

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Hardback

Douglas

Randy Cecil

In his follow-up to Lucy, Randy Cecil again tells a visually arresting tale in four acts – this time about a brave movie-theater mouse on a daring adventure.

$45.99

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Hardback

Lucy

Randy Cecil

A tiny dog, a kindhearted girl and a nervous juggler converge in a cinematic picture book in four acts - a unique children’s literature experience!

$45.99

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Hardback

Stories of the Night

Kitty Crowther

A modern fairytale storybook set in the magical illustrated world of Astrid Lindgren Award recipient Kitty Crowther

$27.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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Hardback

Frog and Toad: The Complete Collection

Arnold Lobel

A beautiful hardback gift to treasure. This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia…

$45.00

In stock at 7 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 7 shops

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Paperback

The Day No One was Angry

Toon Tellegen,Marc Boutavant

Twelve stunningly illustrated, poetic, and funny stories about grumpy animals from an internationally acclaimed Dutch writer and a hugely popular French illustrator.

$24.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Hardback

Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime

Lisa Harvey-Smith

Transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith brings the night sky to life with her engaging storytelling, combined with brilliantly…

$39.99

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

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Paperback

Yours Sincerely, Giraffe

Megumi Iwasa

Giraffe is bored, as usual. He’d love a friend to share things with. So he writes a letter and sends it as far as possible across the other side of…

$16.99

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Paperback

Bruno

Catharina Valckx

Days come and go, and for Bruno they always bring something interesting. And once in a while, a day comes along that is just about perfect! These six linked stories…

$26.99

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Paperback

The Cat with the Coloured Tail

Gillian Mears

A magical cat, an ice-cream van that makes delicious moon-creams and a quest to bring joy to those who need it most.  

$16.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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Paperback

How Winston Delivered Christmas

Alex T. Smith,Alex T Smith

Join Winston the mouse in this heartwarming tale of bravery, kindness and unlikely friendships. This gorgeous book is the perfect Christmas present for any child, to read aloud and share…

$29.99

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Hardback

Madame Badobedah

Sophie Dahl

A timeless story celebrating friendship and imagination, from an exciting new voice in children’s literature.

$26.99

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Hardback

The Sleepy Pebble and Other Bedtime Stories: Calming Tales to Read at Bedtime

Alice Gregory,Alice M. Gregory,Christy Kirpatrick

The Sleepy Pebble and Other Stories is a soothing collection of tales co-written by sleep specialist Alice Gregory and children’s book writer Christy Kirkpatrick. They have crafted these stories to…

$29.99

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Hardback

Wild Honey from the Moon

Kenneth Kraegel

In an epic adventure like no other, an unflappable mother will stop at nothing to find a cure for her ailing young son – even if it means traveling to…

$43.99

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