Children’s picture books

For young children, picture books are the perfect introduction to the exciting world of reading that could lead to a lifelong love of literature.

Picture books are entertaining and intriguing for toddlers, and introduce them to new words and concepts. With engaging illustrations and simple narratives that young children can follow and expand upon, picture books not only help in the development of vocabulary and comprehension, but also spark imaginations and gently introduce toddlers to a world bigger than themselves.  

And while reading picture books together with your child is a vital step along the path to literacy, it can also be a lovely bonding moment. Sharing joy in an exciting picture, taking turns flipping the pages, discussing the story as you go and adding your own personal twists; reading picture books together creates moments and memories to be treasured forever.

Picture books such as Guess How Much I Love You, We’re All Going On A Bear Hunt and The Very Hungry Caterpillar have been loved through the generations. Combining beautiful illustrations with relatable, tender storylines, these classic picture books are ideal wind-down stories to read together at bedtime.

For more modern picture books, the likes of Tom Fletcher or Jon Klassen offer vibrant, quirky picture book adventures, while Julia Donaldson, creator of The Gruffalo, always has a magical tale to tell, whether it’s about snails, whales, cats or rats. Or why not choos a picture book featuring a much-loved, familiar character such as Paddington Bear, Peppa Pig, Mog or Paw Patrol?

Whatever you’re after for your little one, you’re sure to find something they’ll love in our collection of thousands of new and pre-loved picture books.