Item category 1: Picture book

A pencil draws a boy, a dog, a cat and a whole world for them to play in. Then the pencil draws a brush, and the brush adds colour to everything. Everyone is very happy, until the pencil draws a rubber - which begins rubbing everything out.

This is the story of Alison Hubble, who went to bed single, and woke up double! Through witty rhyming text discover what happens throughout her day as she continues to double and double again!

One morning, Banjo is helping his dad to wash the car. His little sister Elsie comes running up. 'There's an egg in my egg cup!' she yells. 'And a great big grey thing - UNDER THE TABLE!' Brimming over with Allan Ahlberg's idiosyncratic voice, charm and character, and perfectly matched with Bruce...

In this book, children can spy characters hiding in the pictures. A poem on each page gives the clue as to what is hiding in the picture opposite. Many well-known nursery characters are included so that young children can follow the rhymes. It was the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1978.

This story is about a family of skeletons who spend a night on the town looking for people to haunt and riding on the skeleton animals at the zoo. With rhyming text and plenty of repetition, this book will build confidence in beginner readers.

'Peepo!' has become a classic story for babies and toddlers. The book follows a day in the life of a baby, with a series of peep holes leading readers on to the next stage in the day.

A classic picture book which offers advice and enjoyment for the whole family before school starts. From first day nerves to finding your peg, this reassuring read is full of humour and fun for children and parents alike.