From Julia Donaldson to Oliver Jeffers, here are the baby and toddler books we've loved this year.
Whether it's journeying with a jontoo penguin, moshing with a moth, taking a trip with a tiger or trying to cheer up a camel, we can all agree that animals make the most brilliant characters for picture book tails - sorry, tales. Discover some of our favourites from 2024 here.
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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler return with another irresistible rhyming picture book all about the titular penguin who escapes from the zoo on an adventure-packed bid to reach the South Pole.
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Award-winning duo Rachel Bright and Jim Field deliver an adorable rhyming tale of one very grumpy camel called Cuthbert who refuses to be amused.
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A beautiful and mysterious fox invites a boy on a magical winter adventure in this breathtakingly illustrated tale from the much-loved picture book maestro Rob Biddulph.
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The Waterstones Illustrated Children's Book Prize-winning author of Gretel the Wonder Mammoth delivers a beautiful and empowering story about believing in yourself, starring unforgettable rock'n roll loving moth Frida.
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Following up the bestselling I Am Oliver the Otter with another masterclass in gently rhyming text and gorgeous illustration, Pam Ayres and Nicola O'Byrne weave the adorable story of the titular brown hare and her relationship to the British countryside.
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This heartwarming volume from picture book dream team Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks follows the quest of Ruth Mary as she is sent off to collect teeth from some jungle animals.
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With a sly message about taking time out from technology, Dulak and Cobb's gorgeous picture book centres on an extraordinary train journey boasting a jungle full of passengers.
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From the author-illustrator of the stunning The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish comes another mesmerising story of aquatic discovery adorned with artwork to dive right into.
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A wonderfully warm tale of an ambitious snail, this endearing picture book comes with a charming message of the importance of believing in your dreams.
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From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Arlo: The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep comes another visually gorgeous animal tale, as lovable Otto shares his beloved basket with the neighbourhood dogs with distinctly mixed results.
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From the creators of the beloved Meet the Planets and Meet the Oceans comes a fun and vibrant introduction to the wonderful world of dinosaurs, bursting with fantastic Jurassic facts.
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The delightful saga of a bird called Marcel who may or may not have something to do with the mysterious disappearance of the titular worm.
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From the creators of The Leaf Thief and That's MY Flower! comes a charming picture book tale about adapting to the change in seasons and making the most of the wintertime.
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A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring tale about self-discovery, this award-winning picture book follows a young panther’s exciting adventure of finding his place in the world.
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A stunning reissue of a picture book classic, The Cat at Night chronicles an inquisitive feline's nocturnal jaunts with the exquisite eye of the true artist.
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Harnessing his scientific powers, the Big Bad Wolf delightfully debunks all the biggest fairytale myths in this hilarious picture book perfect for inquisitive young minds.
Both exquisitely illustrated and covering topics and themes such as kindness, friendship, loss and change, these are the picture books that have touched our hearts and enriched our eyes this year.
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A hugely endearing addition to Jeffers' classic Boy series of picture books, Where to Hide a Star finds our young hero journeying to the North Pole to find out what has happened to his cosmic friend.
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A stellar collaboration between bestselling nature writer Macfarlane, singer-songwriter and actor Flynn and acclaimed illustrator Sutton, The World to Come is a celebration of the natural world and the power of language in picture book form.
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Endlessly inventive and packed with hidden references, gags and more, this stunningly designed and highly giftable picture book reunites the creators of A Child of Books in the hilarious tale of a dictionary determined to tell her own story.
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The Waterstones Children's Laureate weaves another peerless tale featuring the inquisitive and adorable Luna, as she discovers the manifold riches of her local community garden.
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A beautiful, sensitively handled allegory of acceptance and understanding emotions from two picture book titans, Grey recounts the story of a child who feels like all their colours have disappeared.
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Liddy's much-awaited trip to Dim Sum Palace takes an unexpected turn that entails a bowl of dumpling filling in this delicious and adorable picture book homage to Maurice Sendak's In The Night Kitchen.
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The rugby heroes and fundraisers combine once more for this big-hearted picture book that celebrates friendship and different types of courage.
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From the creators of Where Snow Angels Go and The Boy Who Lost His Spark comes a powerful and engaging allegory about stammering, as a talkative girl suddenly finds her words being gobbled up by a mysterious creature at her shoulder.
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Exquisite and affecting, this tender tale from the creators of The Girl and the Dinosaur about Alina's relationship with her remarkable granny is rich in maritime magic and unforgettable imagery.
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A beguiling tale that encourages little ones to be grateful and express thanks for the wonders of the world, Thank You is adorned with a host of richly evocative images.
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From the author of the classic So Much comes an enchanting retelling of Rapunzel based on the stories of enslaved Africans, adorned by gorgeous and evocative illustrations from Sophie Bass.
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When a storm blows cloud far away from mountain, the two friends strive to find a way back to each other in this heartwarming picture book tale about companionship and togetherness.
Dinosaurs! Dragons! Talking sausage rolls! And poo... a seriously large amount of poo. Split your sides with these hilarious stories from hugely popular picture book creators like Sue Hendra, Tom Fletcher and Claire Freedman.
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Another unbeatable instalment of the beloved picture book series that finds our super spud and his small, green nemesis swapping places.
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In this side-splitting instalment of the bestselling picture book series, Frog, Cat and Dog contemplate exactly what dinosaurs would have sat down on in the olden days - if sitting down had been invented.
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The loveable sausage roll returns in another hilarious picture book adventure, as he pays a visit to the theme park of dreams and meets the side-splitting titular creature.
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Plagued by singed undies, knicker-nicking dragons embark on a rampage through the kingdom in this hilarious rhyming addition to the much-loved picture book series.
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It's picture book poo-mageddon as Danny and Dino face off against a supervillain called DESTRUCTO in this side-splitting addition to the beloved series.
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The creators of the hugely popular Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast deliver a hilariously outrageous debut picture book all about two brothers, a bothersome bedtime and a frightening excess of faeces.
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A vegetarian vampire formulates a plan to rid his dream castle of an infuriating duck in this deliciously quirky picture book perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Ed Vere.
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A day out at the beach leads to the most hilarious of mishaps in this joyously rhyming picture book from the bestselling author of the Midnight Magic series and star illustrator David Tazzyman.
Brilliant sturdy and boasting interactive features such as liftable flaps and tactile sections, these board books are a delight for the very young.
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The Acorn Wood gang return in this fun, interactive lift-the-flap board book, as little ones help Frog and friends to pack for the seaside.
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Over two decades on from the appearance of the classic picture book Guess How Much I Love You, Little Nutbrown Hare returns in an adorable tale of adventure, discovery and friendship.
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The beloved That's Not My... series branches out into sound book territory with this interactive trip round the farm, which combines the tactile charm of the original books with plenty of aural entertainment.
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Featuring the eye-catching artwork of acclaimed textile designer Jane Foster, these four invaluable short stories with interactive elements and bold pops of colour are perfect introductions to narrative for the very young.
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