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Wonderful Childrens Books
Come to Tea on Planet Zum-ZeeCome to Tea on Planet Zum-Zee by Tony Mitton
Buy used from: £13.50
Colourful, and great fun. The rhyming text tells the story of hovering pizzas and wobbly blue goo. It also illustrates the importance of trying new things and overcoming prejudices.
Wizard! (Imagine You're a...)Wizard! (Imagine You're a...) by Meg Clibbon
Buy new: £7.19 / Used from: £0.01
Currently my daughters favourite bed time read Really beautiful illustrations, and intelligent and tongue in cheek text, telling you all you ever wanted to know about being a wizard.
The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch (Lighthouse Keeper) (Lighthouse Keeper) (The Lighthouse Keeper)The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch (Lighthouse Keeper) (Lighthouse Keeper) (The Lighthouse Keeper) by Ronda Armitage
Buy new: £3.96 / Used from: £1.31
A cut above the average story this. Great details of the wonderful food prepared for the Lighthouse Keeper by his doting wife. Look out for the seagulls too!
The PencilThe Pencil by Allan Ahlberg
Absolutely charming tale of a Pencil and all that he draws.
Professor Puffendorf's Secret PotionsProfessor Puffendorf's Secret Potions by Robin Tzannes
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £0.28
Highly recommended. An hilarious story about Enzo the Professors assistant, and a guinea pig!
Busiest People EverBusiest People Ever by Richard Scarry
Buy used from: £0.01
If you haven't discovered Richard Scarry, take a look at this. Detailed pages that kids will love to pore over, and funny, loveable characters.
Puzzle Ocean [Usborne Young Puzzles]Puzzle Ocean [Usborne Young Puzzles] by Susannah Leigh
Buy new: £3.49 / Used from: £0.01
We have so many of these puzzle books, and my daughter loves them. Absorbing, detailed pictures on every page, with puzzles to solve and treasures to look for.
Harry the Dirty Dog (Red Fox Picture Books)Harry the Dirty Dog (Red Fox Picture Books) by Gene Zion
Buy new: £3.97 / Used from: £0.01
The 'Harry' books were all written in the 1950's and the wonderful illustrations depict a bygone era beautifully. Funny tales of a lovable dog.
Tim to the Lighthouse (Little Tim)Tim to the Lighthouse (Little Tim) by Edward Ardizzone
Buy used from: £16.01
Another treasure from the 50's. Illustrated and written by Edward Ardizzone, Fellow of the Royal Academy, this is most definately a ripping yarn. Caution: does depict aggression which may upset some.