Picture Books
While picture books are suitable for children of most ages, it is often the most enjoyed by children aged 3 to 6 years old. Unlike board books which tend to be less of a story but more of a guide to help babies and toddlers understand the world, picture books have a stronger emphasis on storytelling with a clear beginning, middle and end.
The combination of colourful and lively illustrations matched with simple text helps children within this age group pick up new vocabulary and sentence structures quickly due to the storytelling format. If you think it's time for your child to start on this new phase in their reading journey, we invite you to start exploring!
Picture Books
While picture books are suitable for children of most ages, it is often the most enjoyed by children aged 3 to 6 years old. Unlike board books which tend to be less of a story but more of a guide to help babies and toddlers understand the world, picture books have a stronger emphasis on storytelling with a clear beginning, middle and end.
The combination of colourful and lively illustrations matched with simple text helps children within this age group pick up new vocabulary and sentence structures quickly due to the storytelling format. If you think it's time for your child to start on this new phase in their reading journey, we invite you to start exploring!
Star Wars Jedi Academy #3: The Phantom Bully by Jeffrey Brown (Hardback)
It's hard to believe that this is my last year at Jedi Academy. I've been...
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Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure by Matthew Reinhart (Hardback)
Matthew Reinhart has created another spectacular pop-up book for George Lucas's epic STAR WARS movies!...
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig (Paperback) Winner of 1970 Caldecott Medal
One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But...
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This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born....
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The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater (Paperback)
When Mr. Plumbeans' house is splashed with bright orange paint, he decides a multi-colored house...
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The Boys' Doodle Book: Over 100 Pictures to Complete and Create by Andrew Pinder (Paperback)
Packed with pirates, dinosaurs, robots, and more, this doodle book dares boys to let their...
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The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss (Hardback)
Join the Cat in the Hat as he makes learning to read a joy! It’s...
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The Color Monster A Pop-Up Book of Feelings by Anna Llenas (Hardback)
We teach toddlers to identify colors, numbers, shapes, and letters but what about their feelings?...
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The Day The Crayons Quit by Oliver Jeffers (Hardback)
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons,...
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With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly...
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The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery by Graeme Base (Hardback)
When Horace the elephant turns eleven, he celebrates in style by inviting his exotic friends...
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The Empty Pot by Demi (Paperback)
An IRA-CBC Children's Choice.
An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists."
When Ping admits that he is the only...
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The Family Book by Todd Parr (Paperback)
The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties...
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore by William Joyce (Hardback)
The book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, from New York...
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The Funny Little Woman by Arlene Mosel (Paperback) Winner of 1973 Caldecott Medal
A giggly lady from Japan chases a rolling rice dumpling and is captured by a...
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The Girls' Doodle Book: Over 100 Pictures to Complete and Create by Andrew Pinder (Paperback)
Fairies, princesses, ponies, and pop-stars make this book shine for girls. With 100 of Andrew...
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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (Hardback)
'Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy.'
So begins a story of... true
The Goldilocks Variations by Allan Ahlberg (Hardback)
A classic fairy tale is wittily retold by the celebrated Allan Ahlberg, with charming...
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The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers (Hardback)
Like many children, Henry loves books. But Henry doesn’t like to read books, he likes...
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The Little House by Virgina Lee Burton (Paperback) Winner of 1943 Caldecott Medal
Virginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little...
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The Little Mermaid A Pop-Up Adaptation of the Classic Fairy Tale by Robert Sabuda (Hardback)
A beloved under-the-sea tale is now a pop-up masterpiece, from expert craftsman Robert Sabuda.
Come...
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The Little Mermaid: The Classic Edition by Hans Christian Andersen (Hardback)
The beloved tale of The Little Mermaid is faithfully reproduced in this new edition of...
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The Lorax by Dr Seuss (Hardback)
In this cautionary tale of greed and environmental destruction, the lovable Lorax tries to save... true
The Magic School Bus in the Time of the Dinosaurs by Joanna Cole (Paperback)
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles...
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The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna Cole (Paperback)
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles...
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