The tale of how Toby came to work alongside Thomas and Percy includes James getting tarred (he had it coming, to be fair) and Mrs Kyndley saving the day from her bed. And don’t forget Henrietta, Toby’s faithful carriage. . . . . #thomasthetankengine #thomasthetank #tobythetramengine #revwaudry #therevwawdry #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
There’s chaos at Windsor Gardens when Mrs Brown and Mrs Bird go out shopping, leaving Paddington in charge. So when Paddington decides to bake a chocolate cake, wash up the dishes and do the vacuuming. Some bears may not be built for helping… . . . . #paddingtonmindsthehouse #paddingtonbear #paddington #michaelbond #rwalley #easterbooks #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
If you ignore the dated themes and tropes in this book the adventure is still lots of fun and a stark warning to children everywhere not to go off with strangers and to stay close to their adult. . . . . . . #madelineandthegypsies #madelinebooks #ludwigbemelmans #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Doug is a slug and he’s looking for a bug to hug. But who wants to hug a slug called Doug? . . . . . . #rachelbright #rachelbrightnadiashireen #nadiashireen #sluginlove #thelioninside #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
In which Alfie and Bernard go to a 99th birthday party and there is a run in with an owl in a dark house that is possibly haunted, amongst other adventures. Charming, innocent, and very funny. . . . . #shirleyhughes #shirleyhughesalfie #shirleyhughesbooks #allaboutalfie #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Ever wondered who Father Christmas turns to for help when he needs assistance? You’re about to find out… . . . . #mrsnow #mrmen #mrmenlittlemiss #rogerhargreaves #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations
A ghost, a witch and a troll are challenged by a small, innocent mouse to prove who is the most scary. The outcome is surely not what you might expect… . . . . . #thebaddies #juliadonaldson #juliadonaldsonbooks #juliadonaldsonandaxelscheffler #axelscheffler #axelschefflerandjuliadonaldsonbooks #axelschefflerbooks #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
In the “Gallant Old Engine” Rev. Awdry looks at hubris and pride, as well as steam locomotion. Peter-Sam gets a cunning new funnel and Sir Handel gets a new set of wheels, Duncan airs his grievances and Rheneas comes home. . . . . #thomasthetankengine #thomasthetank #gallantoldengine #revwaudry #therevwawdry #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Howl is the least scary monster at Monster School. Then one day he starts running with a new crowd and finds his niche. A place where he’s still different, but where it’s cool to be the odd one out. . . . . . #littlemonsters #davidwalliams #adamstower #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
A last bedtime read for April saw us enjoying the tale of a librarian wolf who wants to be a hero not a villain. The rhyming is top notch and the story itself is funny and a great introduction to existentialism. Be your own kind of hero. Always. . . . . #aherocalledwolf #lucyrowland #benmantle #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Bears may not be well suited to all the rides at the fair. Marmalade sandwiches may make them too sticky for other users or leave the owner of said sandwiches feeling a little queasy. What would a fortune teller suggest lies in store for the little bear with the hard stare? . . . . #paddingtonatthefair #paddingtonbear #paddington #michaelbond #rwalley #easterbooks #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
What if a bear left the forest and got lost in the big city? And what if that bear was looking for a bed and a bowl of porridge that were just right? What if the family that lived there came back early? And what if one of those three seemed a trifle familiar…? . . . . #goldilocksandtheonebear #leighhodgkinson #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Mrs Large wants a quiet, romantic dinner with Mr Large to celebrate his birthday and has briefed all four children to expect an early night the question is, is it the parents or the children who really needs that early night? . . . . #aquietnightin #jillmurphy #thelargefamily #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Alfie and Bernard are best friends. In scooter races. In libraries. In bushes at the bottom of the garden. This is what friendship should look like. . . . . #shirleyhughes #shirleyhughesalfie #shirleyhughesbooks #alfieandhisverybestfriend #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
It’s panto, but not as you know it… . . . #supertato #supertatopresentsjackandthebeanstalk #superheroday #suehendra #paullinnet #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
When Mr Gruber introduces Paddington to the world of art Paddington is inspired to create his own masterpieces and exhibit them on the railings of Windsor Gardens. The question is whether any collectors will be interested in investing in them… . . . . #paddingtontheartist #paddingtonbear #paddington #michaelbond #rwalley #easterbooks #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Arguably one of the most important books you can share with your children, ‘I Am Ruby Bridges’ looks at the before, during and after the moment that segregation in education came to an end in the USA. The true story is beautifully told and intelligently illustrated to make conversations around racism and the importance of inclusivity possible and productive. . . . #iamrubybridges #rubybridges #antiracist #antiracisteducation #antiracistbookclub #inclusivity #inclusivitymatters #justice #civilrights #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations #raisingreaders
If like me you’re a long way from your family and friends, your support network scattered across the UK but not within 300 miles of where you are, then this is a great story. A reminder that just because you’re not together it doesn’t mean you’re not in each others thoughts and hearts, and the reassurance that those hugs will come again. A great lesson to start teaching your little people early on… . . . . #thelongerthewaitthebiggerthehug #eoinmclaughlin #pollydunbar #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
An absolutely beautiful and audible wander through the British countryside, this Peter Rabbit tale is as delightful as it is educational. With little knowledge gems, sounds and the wonderfully illustrated characters you know and love, this one will definitely encourage small people out of doors. . . . . #peterrabbit #petersnaturewalk #apeterrabbittale #beatrixpotter #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
A charming account of how to prepare to mark the Passover, the liberation of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt. Taking you through the traditions and the whole Seder this is a necessary book for your little one’s journey through a multicultural and inclusive world. . . . . . . #passoveriscoming #tracynewmanbooks #vivianagarofoli #pesach #passover #judaism #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines and here they encounter Pepito next-door for the very first time… . . . . . . #madelineandthebadhat #madelinebooks #ludwigbemelmans #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
I’ve been desperate to read this one for months. It’s a big favourite at nursery so when we finally got to borrow a copy I was over the moon! To the tune of ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ explore the world of trains, planes and automobiles… . . . . #carcartruckjeep #nicksharrat #katrinacharman #baabaablacksheep #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
CHEEP CHEEP! When a little chick hates in your book can you move the flaps, peek through the holes and slide the slides to reunite the siblings? . . . . #theresalittlechickinyourbook #tomfletcher #happyeaster #easterbooks #easter #easterbunny #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
The Easter Story with Brian Wildsmith’s unique illustration follows the story of the passion in an accessible and enjoyable way for little people. . . . . #theeasterstory #brianwildsmith #jesus #happyeaster #easterbooks #easter #easterbunny #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
When Paddington is tasked with organising the Windsor Gardens Easter egg hunt naturally nothing goes to plan, criminals are caught and Ancient Roman mosaics are vital to the whole affair. What never ceases to confuse is that the residents thought Paddington was the best bear for the job… . . . . #paddingtonseasteregghunt #paddingtonbear #paddington #michaelbond #rwalley #easterbooks #easter #easterbunny #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Spot and Helen the hippo are on the hunt for six Easter eggs. Where are they? You’ll just have to lift the flaps and find out.. . . . . #spotsfirsteaster #spot #spotthedog #erichill #easterbooks #easter #easterbunny #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Experience the sounds of spring as you accompany the Easter Bunny around the countryside as he hides eggs. Chirps. Baas. Church bells. Streams. It’s all there. Plus a mini egg hunt for the eagle eyed… . . . . #eastersounds #easterbooks #easter #easterbunny #usbornebooks #usbornesoundbook #usbornebooksandmore #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Hop this way, hop that way! See Jemima’s chicks in the hay! Have a happy Easter Day! . . . . #peterrabbiteastersurprise #peterrabbit #beatrixpotter #easter #easterbunny #easterchick #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Chicken has lost her eggs so this is a real egg hunt for the squirrels. Now what’s that music…?! . . . . #heyduggeeeaster #heyduggee #easter #easterbunny #easterchick #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
The beauty of the Bluey: Easter book is the parenting reality behind it. Last year the Easter bunny forgot the Heeler kids and this year they’re making up for it by creating the mother of all Easter egg hunts… . . . . #blueyeaster #bluey #easter #easterbunny #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
‘Dinosaurs & Diggers ABC’ does precisely what it says on the tin. Not great in terms of plot but the phonetic spellings are super helpful. . . . . #dinosaursanddiggers #dinosaurs #diggers #dinosaursanddiggersabc #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Because sometimes you need the soothing howl of a wolf, chatter of a meerkat and caw of a parrot at bedtime.. . . . . #wildanimalssounds #usbornebooks #usbornesoundbook #usbornebooksandmore #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Mr Bump is clumsy. Accidents always happen to Mr Bump. If only there was a job he could do where this gift was made use of… . . . . #mrbump #mrmen #mrmenlittlemiss #rogerhargreaves #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations
When their parents go to a party Alfie and Annie-Rose are looked after by Mrs McNally’s Maureen. Everything’s fine until it starts raining on the landing. It takes Mrs McNally, Mr McNally, Mrs McNally’s Maureen and Alfie to sort out the biblical deluge… . . . . #shirleyhughes #shirleyhughesalfie #shirleyhughesbooks #aneveningatalfies #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Mrs Large has put the whole family on a diet. And an exercise regime. Just when they think it couldn’t get any worse Granny sends a tantalising cake. Maybe, just maybe, elephants are meant to be fat? . . . . #apieceofcake #jillmurphy #thelargefamily #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Warning: contains graphic, fecal content. Children will love. . . . . #whatispoo #katiedaynes #martaalvarezmiguéns #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
The very first Paddington story; in which Mr & Mrs Brown find a small bear at a major London terminus while waiting to collect their daughter. Naturally hilarity involving scones, jam, cream, taxis and overflowing bath tubs ensue. And it never stops being utterly enchanting. . . . . #michaelbond #rwalley #paddingtonbear #paddington #abearcalledpaddington #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
If you want tales of trains sneezing ash on naughty boys in revenge attacks and the flying kipper then this is undoubtedly the book for you. . . . . . #henrythegreenengine #thomasthetank #revwaudry #therevwawdry #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Beyond all shadow of a doubt the most annoying children’s book ever created. Children love the rhymes, the sounds, the concept. Adults will hate. And that’s okay. Because, after all, it is a book for children. . . . . #sosleepysloth #miacarlin #galinaduk #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Wolfie isn’t like normal wolves. Wolfie doesn’t scare children, terrorise pigs in threes or eat grandmothers. Wolfie likes to bake. But, shhh, it’s a secret. Or it was until the tabloid press got hold of the story. Now Wolfie’s life is going to change forever… . . . . #wolfiessecret #nicolasenior #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
We’ve all had flu this half term so it’s been a lot like Shivertown for sneezing, coughing and red noses here. What we all like about ‘Mr Sneeze’ is the moment the sun brings some colour to Coldland and shouting ATISHOO! loudly throughout. Capital fun! . . . . #mrsneeze #mrmen #mrmenlittlemiss #rogerhargreaves #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations
Is your goldfish lonely? Then why not take it out for the day to an aquarium! . . . . #peppapig #peppaattheaquarium #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Poo poo bum bum wee wee, this is my toilet song! Poo poo bum bum wee wee, I sing it all day long! . . . . #poopoobumbumweewee #stevencowell #ericasalcedo #pottytraining #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Mrs Large’s rant about getting out of the house all in one piece for the only night of the year that she does go out without the children will resonate with parents everywhere. . . . . #allinonepiece #jillmurphy #thelargefamily #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
The weather is grim when the Browns, Mrs Bird and Paddington go to the seaside. Luckily they find an ice cream parlour serving tutti fruiti sundaes, which is very difficult to say if you are a bear. . . . . #michaelbond #rwalley #paddingtonbear #paddingtonandthetuttifruttirainbow #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Alfie is racing Mum and Annie-Rose home from the shops. The good news is that he wins the race. The bad news is that he’s locked hind in the house and everyone else out. Luckily the window cleaner, the milkman, Mrs McNally and Mrs McNally’s Maureen are all on hand to help… . . . . #shirleyhughes #shirleyhughesalfie #shirleyhughesbooks #alfiegetsinfirst #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
In which we meet Percy for the first time, Henry gets chased by an elephant and James gets blown around like a spinning top on a turntable. Comedy gold with a warning against hubris and arrogance thrown in. . . . . . #troublesomeengines #thomasthetank #revwaudry #therevwawdry #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Mr Wolf fancies some pancakes but he needs some help. Why won’t anyone help him until it’s time to eat? I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting the end of this book and it made me guffaw. Haters gonna hate; potatoes gonna potate; wolves gonna wolf. . . . . #mrwolfspancakes #janfearnley #pancakeday #shrovetuesday #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
In which Peter’s mother first introduces him to his new baby sisters and all concerned try to think of a name for the third new baby sister while Peter works out how to entertain them… . . . . #peterrabbit #threittlebunnies #bigbrotherpeter #apeterrabbittale #beatrixpotter #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
All the Mr Men and Little Misses are preparing for and celebrating Chinese new year. There’s a lot of cooking, cleaning, red painting and red enveloping going on! . . . . #chinesenewyear #yearofthedragon #mrmen #mrmenlittlemiss #rogerhargreaves #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations
Maisy is celebrating Chinese new year with her friends with traditional food, red envelopes and fireworks. This lovely little book explains many of the symbols and practices associated with the festival. . . . #maisyschinesenewyear #maisy #lucycousins #chinesenewyear #yearofthedragon #childrensbooks #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations #inclusivity #diversity #inclusivitymatters #diversitymatters
Fishing in trains, racing busses, tractors in the snow. It’s all go on the island of Sodor! . . . . . #tankenginethomasagain #thomasthetank #revwaudry #therevwawdry #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines and here they encounter the chien Genevieve for the very first time… . . . . . . #madelinesrescue #madelinebooks #ludwigbemelmans #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
‘The problem with having nothing to do,’ said Paddington, ‘is that you end up terribly sticky. Especially if you are a bear.’ . . . . #michaelbond #rwalley #paddingtonbear #paddingtonandthebusyday #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Peppi-Nana writes to Moon Baby and Moon Baby comes to visit. All of the ‘Moon & Me’ toys magically come to life and make paper flowers before entering a world of makebelieve and climb a giant beanstalk… . . . . #moonandme #thelittleseed #andrewdavenport #moonbaby #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Alfie is puzzled when his new boots don’t fit as comfortably when he puts them on to go splashing and stomp-stomp-stomping at the park as they did in the shop… . . . . #shirleyhughes #shirleyhughesalfie #shirleyhughesbooks #alfiesfeet #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
‘Chapatti Moon’ is the story of Mrs Kapoor and the love and precision she pours into her food prep. The twist in the tale is when her chapatti escapes and the team she accumulates en route to locating it… . . . #chapatimoon #chapattimoon #lizziefinlay #pippagoodhart #childrensbooks #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations #inclusivity #diversity #inclusivitymatters #diversitymatters
Mr Nosey is the sort of person who can’t walk past a locked door without peering through the keyhole. So when his neighbours team up to teach him a lesson it goes borderline Polonius…. . . . . #mrnosey #mrmen #mrmenlittlemiss #rogerhargreaves #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations
It’s his birthday but Peter Rabbit can’t find anyone to play with. Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail are picking flowers, Benjamin Bunny is carving sticks and Mother is bust in the the kitchen. What could they all be up to? . . . . #peterrabbit #happybirthday #apeterrabbittale #beatrixpotter #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
‘James the Red Engine’ is a tale of hubris, trucks and boot-laces. Lessons learned, pride overcome and how to be your best self. Choo choo! . . . . . #jamestheredengine #thomasthetank #revwaudry #therevwawdry #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Moomin feels lonely when the migratory Snufkin heads south until spring and finds himself teaming up with Snorkmaiden and Little My to pass the time. But wait, whose is that familiar voice coming back a little early?! . . . . #bestfriends #myfirstmoomin #moomin #moomins #moomintroll #tovejansson #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Spinderella wants to learn maths and she wants football boots. Things are looking pretty bleak until her Hairy Godmother turns up.. . . . #spinderella #juliadonaldson #juliadonaldsonbooks #juliadonaldsonandsebastienbraun #sebastienbraun #sebastienbraunillustrator #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
At nursery school Alfie learns that being part of an exclusive club is not always as satisfactory as you might think and that, sometimes, your little sister just wants to hold your hand. More beautifully illustrated and wholesome adventures of Shirley Hughes’ best boy. . . . . #shirleyhughes #shirleyhughesalfie #shirleyhughesbooks #alfieatnurseryschool #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
One that every mumma out there can relate to, ‘Five Minutes Peace’ is the story of Mrs Large’s desperate attempt to get just five minutes to herself. She doesn’t even get the stale cupcake. What even is motherhood?! . . . . #fiveminutespeace #jillmurphy #thelargefamily #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Undoubtedly our favourite of the Mr Men books, “‘Appy!” as it’s called in our house is the story of Mr Happy and Mr Miserable. It’s a fun way to introduce emotions talk and strategies for turning your sad into an ‘appy. . . . . #mrhappy #mrmen #mrmenlittlemiss #rogerhargreaves #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations
In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. The very first Madeline book introduces the feisty small girl and presents an emergency appendectomy. . . . . . . #madeline #madelinebooks #ludwigbemelmans #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booknerd #bookblogger #booklovers #bookrecommendations
When dear old Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a visit to Hampton Court they inadvertently invite rather a number of international tourists back to the Browns’ for afternoon tea. In such a situation what makes more sense than to get them lost in a maze and run away?! . . . . #michaelbond #rwalley #paddingtonbear #paddingtonandthemarmalademaze #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
As our favourite word at the moment is ‘moon’ it made sense to Guess How Much I Love You? to the moon and back tonight. . . . . #guesshowmuchiloveyou #sammcbratney #anitajeram #sammcbratneyanitajeram #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Sometimes growing up is tough and moving into your own bedroom is one of those times. Peter Rabbit isn’t his usual bumptious self when he finds himself alone in a big new room with strange new sounds and shadows. Luckily his mother knows exactly how to make it better… . . . . #peterrabbit #goodnightpeter #apeterrabbittale #beatrixpotter #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
In ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’, we meet more characters from Rev Audrey’s classic book series and discover what Thomas did to be rewarded with a branch line all of his own. . . . . #thomasthetankengine #thomasthetank #revwaudry #therevwawdry #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
As the herd migrate for the winter Gertie realises that she needs to pack everything because it’s not home if you don’t have every book and every pine cone. Or is it? It isn’t until a very important someone gets left behind that Gertie realises that maybe home isn’t your stuff but your herd… . . . . #thelittlestyak #homeiswheretheherdis #lufraser #katehindley #raisingreaders #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #booklovers #bookrecommendations
Mr Greedy continues to be a route in to conversations with children about healthy eating and moderation. Plus it provides that warning about giants that we all need. . . . . #mrgreedy #mrmen #mrmenlittlemiss #rogerhargreaves #childrensbooks #childrensbook #bookstagramuk #books #reading #readtoyourkids #readtogether #eyfs #eyfsliteracy #literacy #bedtime #bedtimestory #bedtimestories #bedtimereading #bedtimestorieswithus #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #book #booklover #bookrecommendations