When I received these three titles that I have chosen to include in this post, from Little Tiger publishers, I knew they would make the perfect present to take to a baby shower or to gift new parents upon the arrival of their baby, and I really want to do justice to how amazingly these … Continue reading The perfect gift ideas for a baby shower – Summer 2026
Wish For You (Touch-and-Feel Flaps) Illustrated by Hannah Abbo Written by Dee Costello Published by Little Tiger This is a touch and feel book that is themed upon sea creatures, and hosts a variety of them inside. It is beautifully illustrated, depicting stunning underwater scenes, and truly brings to life the sea creatures that little … Continue reading Perfect Picks for little ones to share with Daddy
Lift and Learn : Our Weather Written by Isabel Potter Illustrated by Hannah Tolson We were absolutely thrilled to receive this topic specific board book, namely weather, as it is one of natures daily impacts on us all, and something children kind of pick up bits here and there regarding, but the ability to give … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – June 2026 (Part One)
Baby, You're Our Sunshine by Sophie Beer This beautiful board book celebrates all things baby, and does so in a way that is both heartwarming and fun, creating a joyful reading experience for adults and children alike. You're a rainbow, baby! And I'll tell you why. You came after showers and lit up the sky. … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books – April 2026
When I Became Your Mummy Written by Susannah Shane Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup Published by Nosy Crow This title has previously been published in paperback, but alas it has now also become available as a board book which is awesome because the chunkier form makes it perfect for babies and toddlers to enjoy, and what … Continue reading Making Mother’s Day special with little ones
Love is in the Little Things Written by Stella J Jones Illustrated by Jane Massey It only took my first read through of this book for it to resonate with me on a level not reached by every book all or any of the time, and that is because of how beautifully this book has … Continue reading Beautiful Board Books to gift Mums this Mother’s Day
We Disagree about this Tree by Ross Collins With this particular title from the incredible Ross Collins celebrating its 10th Birthday, it is totally awesome for Nosy Crow to have released a beautiful Board Book format - complete with 10 Years shiny stamp on the front - and so this book will now be flying … Continue reading Concluding our favourite Picture Book series of 2025 with a Festive title!!!
Reindeer! Reindeer! What can you see? Little ones will delight at this book which offers interactive opportunities throughout with the flaps on each two page spread, and a mirror to conclude the adventure which serves to include your little one themselves - something they are always excited and enthralled by. The use of repetition with … Continue reading Gift Ideas for Babies and Toddlers this Christmas (Part One)
Room on the Broom : A Lift-the-Flap Book Published by Macmillan I never thought it possible for any of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler books to get any better, yet they do with each year that passes through the new formats they are released in (the Queen Mary Dolls House edition of The Gruffalo … Continue reading Gift ideas for younger readers this Christmas (Part One)
The Boys Book of Feelings Written by Lauren Ace Illustrated by Jenny Lovlie Your feelings are important, whether they are big and wide like the ocean, or tiny and niggling like a grain of sand. Feelings are how you make sense of the world. Often boys get overlooked when it comes to having conversations regarding … Continue reading Board Books from Little Tiger – September 2025
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