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By Jez Alborough
Another wonderful book about Bobo the baby gorilla and his friends. After taking his bath Bobo is meant to go to bed, but he is having so much fun that he doesn’t want to go! When his friends arrive and play in the bath with him it is even more fun, but can he keep his eyes open? Great to share one on one with your favourite little person.
Recommended for ages 2
Reviewed by Erika
More pants
By Giles Andreae and Nick Sharratt
This is a funny book that will have you tripping over your tongue as you try and keep up a steady pace reading this twisty rhyme at a fast pace. The illustrations are bold and funny and will appeal to younger preschoolers as well as older preschoolers who can try and read along with you. Loads of fun and perfect to share.
Recommended for ages 2+
Reviewed by Erika
 Water boy
By Ros Asquith; illustrated by Ian Andrew
A boy is full of life and adventure as he visits the beach and the farm - playing in the sand, the mud, the grass, and the water. The illustrations are absolutely lovely and this is the perfect book for reading out loud and sharing with active little boys before they go to bed.
Recommended for ages 3+
Reviewed by Erika
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Star climbing
By Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson
A young child who can not sleep goes for a ride among the stars and star constellations. As he plays with the constellations he grows sleepier and sleepier. A wonderfully simple book, which has information about the constellations at the back of the book.
Recommended for ages 2 +
Reviewed by Erika
My mum goes to work
By Kes Greay; illustrated by David Milgrim
A little boy watches as his mum goes off to work but he is not sad because he knows that if his mother was at home that she would give him lots of cuddles, tickles, and attention. He knows that she misses him when she is at work – and when she comes home the fun really starts. A fantastic book for working mums to share with their families.
Recommended for ages 2+
Reviewed by Erika
Don’t worry Nana, I’ll drive!
By Raymond McGrath
A little boy and his Nana are off for a ride in a very special cardboard box. With the little boy at the wheel they are off on a grand adventure across the land, in the sky, and undersea. A great book for sharing one on one with a special little person – and then maybe you can try and make your own cardboard box car.
Recommended for ages 3+
Reviewed by Erika
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Let’s play
By Deborah Niland
Red dog, blue cat, and yellow bird are all playing together and having a wonderful time. They can play on the slide and on the swings, but most of all they are having fun playing together. A fun book for teaching the younger members of the family how to play nicely with other children.
Recommended for ages 2+
Reviewed by Erika
 Fancy Nancy and the posh puppy
By Jane O’Connor; illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Fancy Nancy is very posh and likes to be oh so girlie and pretty. When her family decides to get a dog she knows exactly what she wants – a lovely little dog just like the one next door. When she dog sits the dog next door Fancy Nancy realises that a small dog may not be the right dog for her family. A wonderful sequel to Fancy Nancy.
Recommended for ages 4+
Reviewed by Erika
I want my light on!
By Tony Ross
The Little Princess does not want to go to bed without leaving her light on. Everyone she talks to tells her that she can sleep with her light off, but the Little Princess is worried that she will see a ghost! When she finally gets ready to go to bed she sees something strange. A great Halloween story for older preschoolers.
Recommended for ages 4+
Reviewed by Erika
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