Story books
Here are some suggestions for story books which have clear, simple and repetitious language, good illustrations and a particular vocabulary focus. Story books are easier to understand and come to life when they are used with puppets or props.
Books with animals and nature
- Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne (Walker Books)
- Noisy Farm by Rod Campbell (Cambell Books)
- Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell (Puffin Books)
- The Boo Hoo Baby by Cowell and Godden (MacMillan)
- Walking through the jungle by Debbie Harter (Barefoot Books)
- Where's Spot by Eric Hill (Heinemann)
- Who am I? Who am I? by Aurelie Lanchais and Alain Crozon (Milet)
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr (Puffin Books)
- Splash by Flora McDonnell (Milet)
- Baby Goz - When I Grow Up by Steve Weatherill (Milet)
- A Whole World by Katy Couprie and Antonin Louchard (Milet)
Books for personal, social and emotional development
- How Bees Bee by Alison Boyle (Milet)
- Welcome to Lizard Lounge by Laura Hambleton (Milet)
- I'm Afraid Too! by Laura Hambleton (Milet)
- Frog by Max Velthjuijs (Milet)
Books with numbers, counting and colours and opposites
- Handa's Hen by Eileen Browne (Mantra)
- One Smiling Grandma by Ann Marie Linden (Mammoth)
- Blue + Square Yellow + Round by Herve Tullet (Milet)
- Pink Lemon by Herve Tullet (Milet)
Books with actions and position
- Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins (Bodley Head)
- Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes by Annie Kubler (Child's Play)
- Senses by Gwenyth Swain (Milet)