Recommended board and picture books for Sept 2020
Make choices that affect the story in your own fairytale adventure, work out your worries with a winning Blue Peter story or just indulge in the tale of a dog searching everywhere for his human.
Our Board and Picture book selections for September are sure to have the perfect reads for your little one.
We Planted a Pumpkin by Rob Ramsden
Follow the journey of a tiny seed to a big, fat, orange pumpkin! Will the pumpkin be ready in time for Halloween? As the children are seen tending to their plant, we explore their emotions: enthusiasm, anxiety, joy and a finally a sense of achievement. This book shares with young readers the delight of working with nature, and shows the need to be patient; it delights in the anticipation every child feels while preparing for Halloween.
The leaf thief by Alice Hemming, Nicola Slater
Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them. There's a leaf thief on the loose!
The bear, the piano, and Little Bear's concert by David Litchfield
You probably remember the story of the bear who found the piano in the woods and grew up to become a huge star. He played his music in front of millions of adoring fans and all of his wildest dreams came true. But now, the audiences are smaller, the pianos less grand, and the applause is dying away. So Bear decides to retire. Back in the woods, he is sad that his dream is over but he soon has something to distract him: Little Bear! When Little Bear stumbles upon his piano in the woods, she can't believe it when her father says that no one wants to hear his music anymore. So she comes up with a plan to prove him wrong.
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You choose fairy tales by Pippa Goodhart, Nick Sharratt
Make up your very own fairy tale adventure where you choose what happens next! Which fairy tale hero would you like to be today? Where will you go on your fairy tale quest? And what fairy tale baddy would you least like to meet? The possibilities are infinite in this captivating creative toolkit which will inspire children from three up to make their own stories again and again.
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Dog gone by Rob Biddulph
Every dog has his Dave (or otherwise-named human). But on a walk in the park, the adorable Teddy the pug, loses his! And when Teddy finds himself at the shed of the terrible troll in the woods, he might find more than he bargained for - a new friend. Packed with delight, dogs, and even a Dave, this hilariously funny and exquisitely illustrated new book from the incredible Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob, will have you panting for more! This is the perfect story for boys and girls of 4+, and dog-lovers everywhere, to share with their families!
Just one of those days by Jill Murphy
It’s more than 40 years since the publication of Peace at Last. Murphy returns to the Bear family for what is sure to be another timeless classic.
It had been a long night - so Mr and Mrs Bear woke up late. It's raining outside - and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear - it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work.
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Jeremy worried about the wind by Pamela Butchart, Kate Hindley
A quirky, touching fully illustrated picture book that will open up important conversations about worries and anxiety from Blue Peter prize winning author, Pamela Butchart. Jeremy is a worrier. He worries about odd socks, spotty bananas, evil squirrels, burnt toast, dinosaurs and, most of all the wind! His friend Maggie isn't worried about anything - after all, what's the worst that could happen? But when Maggie decides to go outside and play in the wind, Jeremy must act fast to keep her out of danger, and he is soon to discover that a bit of courage leads to the most exciting adventures.
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Oi aardvark! by Kes Gray, Jim Field
Armadillos sit on pillows, bunnies sit on honey and cheetahs sit on fajitas! Let Frog, Dog and Cat guide you through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra in this hilarious picture book from the creators of Oi Frog!
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Peter Bently, Steve Antony, Ian Fleming
A picture book retelling of the classic tale. Bently has previously adapted The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith
Stunning illustrations throughout bring this classic tale to life for the youngest of fans. Retold by the much-loved children's author Peter Bently and beautifully illustrated by picture book star Steve Antony, the creator of 'Mr Panda'.