Here are Minipreneur’s top picks of books which help children learn about the world around them and also learn to love reading for themselves.

Invertebrates are Cool! by Nicola Davies & Abbie Cameron

Award-winning children’s author and zoologist Nicola Davies presents key facts about some of the world’s most infamous invertebrates in a simple and easy-to-understand rhyming text. Accompanied by fun, colourful but accurately detailed illustrations of the creatures by Abbie Cameron, this text is perfect for introducing children aged 3-7 to the variety of wildlife.

This is the fifth book in the Animal Surprises series which encourages children to engage with the natural world around them and find out about other species that live further afield.

£7.99 published by Graffeg

The Pancake Champ – Joanna Nadin & Ana Gómez

Manjit is going to his new friend Leon’s house for tea. There’s lots to be worried about… What if they have a scary dog? What if Leon’s dad is a dragon? But worst of all, what if they’re having pancakes for tea!

This relatable comedy about new friendships from prolific children’s writer Joanna Nadin is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features lively colour illustrations by Ana Gómez and a storyline that encourages picky eaters to try new foods. This is a turquoise book band from the Bloomsbury Young Readers collection that’s ideal for 6 to 7 year-olds learning to read at Oxford Level 7. The book contains approximately 750 words.

£5.99 published by Bloomsbury Education

The Snotty Dribbler – Effua Gleed & Kamala Nair

Blay thinks being an older brother is so uncool. He finds his baby sister Bethany boring, annoying, and very snotty. But when Bethany is taken to hospital one night, Blay starts to worry. Maybe he does care about Bethany just a little bit…

This family tale from storyteller Effua Gleed is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Kamala Nair and a heartfelt sibling relationship that Minipreneur, like in the case of many children, was able to relate to. This is a white book band from the Bloomsbury Young Readers collection that’s ideal for 6 to 7 year-olds learning to read at Oxford Level 10. The book contains approximately 1500 words.

£5.99 published by Bloomsbury Education

First Questions & Answers: Where Does My Food Go? by Katie Daynes & Daniel Taylor

From what happens when you swallow to why poo is brown, this enlightening book takes a rumbling, gurgling trip through the digestive system, meeting helpful juices, blood cells, vitamins and minerals along the way.

This lift-the-flap book helped Minipreneur to discover the different stages of digestion, the various roles that the teeth, tongue, liver and pancreas play, and how different foods help the body to function. This is a highly recommended book to introduce young children to human biology.

£9.99 published by Usborne

Very First Questions & Answers: What’s Inside Me? by Katie Daynes & Marta Álvarez Miguéns

What gives me shape? How do I move? What’s blood for? And where does my food go? These are questions that grown-ups will face from their little ones as they grow up and these questions and more are expertly tackled in this informative lift-the-flap book written by Katie Daynes with fun illustrations by Marta Álvarez Miguéns.

Minipreneur loved taking a peek inside the human body and discovering what was really going on with help from a characterful cast of body parts.

£7.99 published by Usborne

My Family and Other Families by Richard & Lewis Edwards-Middleton and Andy Passchier

A book for every family, this story gently shows children that it’s wonderfully normal for every family to be different and the things that set us apart can bring us closer. Minipreneur enjoyed this fun and engaging story which has plenty of re-read potential.

Featuring bold, colourful illustrations and an inspiring message that all families are equal and are unique in their own way, toddlers and young children will love reading along and engaging in this sweet story that celebrates all different types of families with a clear message of diversity, difference and acceptance.

£6.99 published by DK

DKfindout! Animals

DKfindout! Animals teaches children everything they would want to know about the animal kingdom. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts – and keep them coming back for more!

Perfect for young animal lovers like Minipreneur, DKfindout! Animals is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite creatures, from mammals to reptiles. From what makes up a bird and how animals use camouflage to hide, to which animal spends the longest time in bed, DKfindout! Animals will surprise and delight young readers.

£7.99 published by DK

Here are Minipreneur’s favourite children’s books with a magical, mythical or fantastical edge to their stories.

Achoo! by Simon Philip & Nathan Reed

You probably know it’s good manners to always cover your nose when you sneeze. But when Sid forgets this very simple rule, the consequences are wilder than he could ever have predicted.

Minipreneur loved this hilarious & inventive sneeze-driven joyride featuring elephants, pirates, acrobats, giants, princesses and a whole lot of pandas. Sneezing will never be the same for your little one again!

£6.99 published by Bloomsbury

The Monster Who Was Scared of Soap by Amy Sparkes & Jack Viant

Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors. Each book is filled with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents and fun activity ideas to help Key Stage 1 (KS1) children get the most out of stories they are learning to read by themselves.

Ideal for children aged 6 to 7 years old practising reading at home, The Monster Who Was Scared of Soap is a gold band book with approximately 1250 words for Oxford Level 9 and phonic phase 6. The book tells a laugh-out-loud, zany story about monsters, friendship and bath times. It features colour illustrations by Jack Viant and lovable characters created by the much-loved children’s author Amy Sparkes.

£5.99 published by Bloomsbury Education

Greek Myths for Little Children by Rosie Dickins & Sara Ugolotti

This ideal introduction to the magical world of Greek mythology contains five Greek myths that grown-ups will recognise which are retold for younger children by Rosie Dickins with beautiful illustrations by Sara Ugolotti.

Little children will meet foolish King Midas, the wise goddess Athena and the musician Arion in addition to finding out what was inside Pandora’s box and discovering how the strong yet cunning hero Heracles cleaned some very smelly stables. If your little ones are anything like Minipreneur, they will want to hear these specially selected myths again and again.

£12.99 published by Usborne

Grimms’ Fairy Tales by Elli Woollard & Marta Altes

This beautiful gift edition of Grimms’ Fairy Tales features five classic stories, charmingly retold by Elli Woollard in rhyming verse with stunning illustrations by Marta Altes. The five stories are Cinderella, Little Red Cap, The Musicians of Bremen, Hansel & Gretel and The Elves & the Shoemaker.

Perfect for new and younger readers, this unique collection of Grimms’ Fairy Tales is a fresh and funny take on the iconic original tales by the brothers Grimm and will delight children and adults alike.

£14.99 published by Macmillan Children’s Books

The Macmillan Collection of Myths and Legends

Another glorious gift hardback from Macmillan, this beautiful hardback treasury contains over forty myths and legends from around the world including stories from Ancient Greek and Norse mythologies such as Theseus and the Minotaur and Ragnaroek in addition to famous British legends including The Sword in the Stone, alongside lesser known stories.

There are also tales of spirits from Spain, fish Gods from China, an Australian Aboriginal frog that drank up all of the water in the world, and many more. Fully illustrated throughout with beautiful colour and line-work images, in addition to a foiled cut-through cover, foiled edges and a ribbon marker, The Macmillan Collection of Myths and Legends is a book that Minipreneur will want us to share at storytime and treasure on his bookshelves for years to come.

£35 published by Macmillan Children’s Books

Wonderful Moominvalley by Amanda Li

Illustrated throughout with gorgeous full-colour art from the acclaimed animation, Wonderful Moominvalley is the fourth storybook in the Adventures in Moominvalley series, based on episodes from Moominvalley series 3.

Bursting with adventure and full of the Moomins’ trademark humour, kindness and tolerance, this beautiful collection of stories captures all the wit and whimsy of Tove Jansson’s original Moomin stories and will be treasured by new younger Moomin fans like Minipreneur as well as older fans of Tove Jansson’s work.

£12.99 published by Macmillan Children’s Books

Here are Minipreneur’s favourite children’s books about flying friends from dragons to a very famous train.

Albert in the Air by Ian Brown & Eoin Clarke

In this charming story, a pet tortoise called Albert often wonders about life outside his garden home. Where do his flying friends go when they disappear beyond the fences, gates and walls that keep Albert safe? A chance to explore takes Albert on an adventure he’ll never forget, encountering first-hand the highs and lows of the world beyond.

With its beautifully detailed illustrations, this picture book took Minipreneur on a journey of discovery teaching that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence and that being home among friends is a very good place to be. The story is inspired by a real-life pet tortoise called Albert who is owned by the author’s family.

£7.99 published by Graffeg

The Lola Bee Bop by John Dougherty & Pauline Gregory

Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors. Each book is filled with gorgeous colour illustrations and includes inside cover notes to help children get the most out of stories.

Ideal for children aged 6 to 7 years old practising reading at home, The Lola Bee Bop is a purple band book with approximately 1000 words for Oxford Level 8 and phonic phase 6. The book tells an upbeat rhyming story about bees and sustainability.

£5.99 published by Bloomsbury Education

The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons by Caryl Lewis & Carmen Saldana

This is a very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message. Albie dreams dragons… some jewel-bright and fierce, some softly-scaled and whispery, but whichever kind they are, they stay with him throughout the night and the next day too. But the only trouble is that no one else can see Albie’s dragons. Or can they?

This picture book is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagination is big, and whose inner life is rich. With a stunning denouement celebrating connection, this is a book that will live on in the hearts and minds of its readers including Minipreneur.

£12.99 published by Puffin

Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever by Michael Morpurgo & Michael Foreman

This inspiring tale celebrates the world’s most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its greatest fan, a young girl named Iris. Iris knows everything there is to know about Flying Scotsman. Her dad is the famous train’s driver, and every year her favourite birthday treat is a trip to see him at work. But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be in the driver’s cab, just like her dad. Then again, who’s to stop her!

Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever took Minipreneur on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War. With family at its heart, the story is warmly written and joyously illustrated by national treasures Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman.

£12.99 published by Thames & Hudson

Life With My Dragon: Five Heart-Warming Tales by Didier Lévy & Fred Benaglia

Minipreneur loved this laugh-out-loud follow-up to How to Light Your Dragon as the young protagonist reveals the delights – and dangers – of life with a fiery dragon. In five short, amusing stories full of colourful illustrations, readers see how fun life with a pet dragon can be as the child plays at being a fireman and a doctor while the dragon tackles a burning building, turns himself into a helicopter by mistake and even becomes a walking Christmas tree.

Children and grown-ups alike will love the pure magic on these pages that will set wonderful dreams in motion for little ones making this book perfect for bedtime.

£12.99 published by Thames & Hudson

Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bird by Brendan Kearney

Minipreneur enjoyed following the tale of Finn and Skip as they go on a hang-gliding adventure up in the clouds when all of a sudden Finn’s map gets caught around a swan’s neck! The story is charming, humorous, and emotionally gripping, which helps to make the quite frightening subject of climate change more approachable.

Grown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and imaginative story about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. The storybook is the perfect way to introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment and tackling climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of Bird shows us all the different ways we can help our birds and the environment, from cycling instead of taking cars to planting trees and even growing your own vegetables.

£6.99 published by DK

My Little Dragon by Rochelle Humes & Rachel Suzanne

Meet Blake and his secret animal friends! It can be tricky looking after magical creatures all on your own – especially when one of them is a very hungry dragon! But what do dragons eat? Toast with jam? Eggs and ham? The dragon won’t eat anything! Will Blake be able to find the perfect treat to help his picky dragon grow big and strong?

Minipreneur really enjoyed this reassuring picture book which helps makes mealtimes fun, especially for picky eaters. Written by bestselling children’s author, entrepreneur and broadcaster Rochelle Humes, the book is based on her own experiences with a touch of magic woven in to make mealtime into an adventure.

£6.99 published by Puffin

Here are some of Minipreneur’s favourite picture books this month.

No More Peas by Madeleine Cook & Erika Meza

Written by Madeleine Cook and illustrated by Erika Meza, No More Peas is the perfect picture book for encouraging fussy eaters to try vegetables. This humourous story about a boy called Oliver who rejects vegetables like carrots for being too orange and peas because they roll around the plate is filled with lots of laugh-out-loud moments to keep little ones entertained but also covers a wide variety of colourful vegetables with information about how they grow from seeds into vegetable plants.

By including a rainbow of different vegetables including blue corn and purple broccoli, fussy eaters will be introduced to an exciting world of food that they may have rejected at the dinner table or been unaware of previously. The book also promotes the message that it is important to try new things because you might just discover something you love. This book was one of Minipeneur’s favourites this month.

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

How to Catch a Rainbow by Naomi Jones & Ana Gomez

Another favourite story this month for Minipreneur was How to Catch a Rainbow by Naomi Jones & Ana Gomez. The book explores colour, creativity, and problem solving as well as encouraging conversation about how rainbows are made. Minipreneur loved to hear about all the different things that represented the colours of the rainbow that the main character Freya collected around her garden.

Freya loves rainbows. She loves their bright colours and their curvy shape. More than anything, she wishes she had one of her very own. One that she can keep forever. So she decides to become a Rainbow Hunter! She searches high and low, but no rainbows are to be found, so she decides to make her own, collecting items in every colour of the rainbow from the garden. But when things don’t go quite to plan, Freya has to use her imagination and creativity to come up with a way to make her wish come true.

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Julia Donaldson’s Songbirds: Singing Dad and Other Stories

With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. Find out about Singing Dad and Viv’s Odd Pet, as well as Ron Rabbit’s job at the fish and chip shop! Tips for parents on reading together explain the letter patterns that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.

Former Children’s Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy. Parents can also find expert advice on reading together, free eBooks and fun activities to help children progress on oxfordowl.co.uk

£10.99 published by Oxford University Press

I’m The Bus Driver illustrated by David Semple

This fun and immersive book puts the child in charge as they take on the role of a bus driver encouraging them to follow instructions and solve problems. Minipreneur loved taking the driver’s seat and pretending to use the controls.

The narrative is embedded with early learning skills such as recognition of colours, shapes, and numbers. This makes it perfect to share with children as a fun way to practise these key skills while enjoying imaginative play. The story ends with a sense of achievement as the children are delivered to school right on time.

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

I’m The Tractor Driver illustrated by David Semple

Part of the popular series, this latest book lets the reader imagine themselves as a tractor driver helping out on the farm. Minipreneur loves singing Old Macdonald Had A Farm so this book became a new favourite at storytime.

This book can help children build self-confidence and encourage teamwork, problem-solving and following instructions. The story also is a great way to use imaginative play to practise early learning skills like recognising different numbers, shapes and colours. It’s a fun way to practise these key skills with your child while they pretend to drive the tractor around the farm and help out with various farming jobs. They’ll feel a sense of achievement by the end of the book when all the jobs at the farm are completed.

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

Here are some of Minipreneur’s favourite picture books for Children’s Mental Health Week.

Howard the Average Gecko by Wendy Meddour & Carmen Saldana

With so much pressure on children to be special, this story reminds us that you don’t have to be ‘exceptional’ to be loved. It’s an entertaining introduction to camouflaged creatures, which children will be able to spot hidden throughout the book (even if Howard can’t!). This is one of Minipreneur’s favourite picture books at the moment.

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

Everybody Has Feelings by Jon Burgerman

This book is a perfectly pitched way of encouraging young children to talk about their emotions. Minipreneur loves it. The book introduces over twenty feelings, providing young children with the vocabulary they need to talk about how they are feeling. It will help children to become good listeners and be there for their friends.

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

Turbo Bunnies by Matty Long

Minipreneur loves cars so this laugh-out-loud picture book is a well-read option at storytime. Children and their grown-ups will love this pitch-perfect story about teamwork and friendship.

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

Big Words for Little People: Friendship by Helen Mortimer & Cristina Trapanese

This little hardback book on friendship introduces words to talk about feelings with confidence and in a way that feels good. Written in an engaging art style with fun characters. I’ve just started introducing Minipreneur to this 12-part book series.

£5.99 published by Oxford University Press

All Aboard the Words Train illustrated by Sean Sims

This fun-filled story, which gently explores early learning concepts, is great to share with very young children. Vocabulary is divided into nouns, adjectives, and verbs, as a gentle introduction to word classes. Minipreneur loves shouting out the words as I point to each thing on the page.

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

I’m The Fire Engine Driver illustrated by David Semple

Minipreneur loves his toy fire engines… all 5 of them! So this was the perfect book to get him for some hands-on storytime. He loves using his imagination to pretend to use the fire engine’s controls to switch on the siren and turn on the flashing lights!

£6.99 published by Oxford University Press

Here are some of Minipreneur’s favourite picture books this month.

Fletcher and the Rockpool by Julia Rawlinson & Tiphanie Beeke

When Fletcher tumbles happily onto the beach he is dazzled by the sun, sea and space. He soon finds a rockpool full of new friends… but as the sea disappears, they are stranded! Fletcher rushes to the rescue and manages to scoop up Little Crab… but do Fletcher’s new friends really need rescuing?

This new book in the well-received Fletcher series is filled with beautiful illustrations and is perfect for teaching children about natural phenomena like tides and the flora and fauna of rockpools.

£12.99 published by Graffeg

Gaspard: Best in Show by Zeb Soanes & James Mayhew

Gaspard, Peter and Finty are now the best of friends. They set out on a new adventure together and discover the local summer fete. When Gaspard inadvertently gets entered into the Dog Show, chaos and hilarity ensue in this delightful sequel to Gaspard the Fox.

This charming and humorous picture book celebrates urban foxes and their relationship with the humans and animals they share the city with. It is the second in a series of picture books following the adventures of Gaspard and his friends.

£12.99 published by Graffeg

Mouse & Mole: The Secret of Happiness by Joyce Dunbar & James Mayhew

Mouse and Mole’s charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

The book contains three heart-warming and funny stories: A Good Read, This Way and That, and The Secret of Happiness.

£12.99 published by Graffeg

Ceri & Deri: No Time for Clocks by Max Low

Ceri the cat and Deri the dog are best friends who do everything together and love to learn new things. When Deri arrives late for lunch one day, their friend Gwen Green explains what a clock is and how it can help them organise their day.

Perfect for shared reading, this book is the perfect introduction for young children to understand the concept of time, what a clock is and how they can use it to tell different times of the day for meals like breakfast, lunch, teatime and dinner.

The Secret of the Egg by Nicola Davies & Abbie Cameron

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children’s book author Nicola Davies. Follow the young adventurer as she explores eggs of all shapes and sizes, where they may be hiding and what secrets could be held within.

This rhyming book is fully illustrated in colour by illustrator Abbie Cameron with zoologically accurate, bright and exciting illustrations. The book was longlisted for the School Library Association Information Book Award 2019.

£7.99 published by Graffeg

See What I Can Do! by Jon Roberts & Hannah Rounding

Suitable for slightly older readers aged 5 and above, this gently-told but immensely informative new picture book tells the stories of a number of children with a variety of differences inspired by the real-life experiences of the author’s daughter who is on the autistic spectrum, and some of her friends. A variety of conditions, including autism, LLD (Leg length discrepancy), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, Down’s Syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, epilepsy, osteogenesis imperfecta and asthma are introduced for young readers.

The characters talk about how the challenges of each condition affects them both in a school setting and outside and how they engage in activities they love. It’s the ideal book to help children with their understanding of difference and inclusion. It is beautifully illustrated throughout by Hannah Rounding.

£7.99 published by Graffeg

Here are some of Minipreneur’s favourite picture books this month.

Speak Out, Leonard! by Jessie James & Tamara Anegon

As part of DK’s increasing range of picture books, this quirky illustrated book for 3 to 5 year olds tells a story about a shy shrew who struggles to be heard as he searches for the courage to speak up. The book features a strong message about speaking up and the importance of standing up for yourself and to bullies. You may recall that we reviewed the first title in the series, Look Out, Leonard!, which has gone on to receive favourable reviews and has sold over 400 copies in the UK since its release.

The leading character Leonard is a bit of a clueless and softly spoken shrew who is shy and finds it hard to make his voice heard. This sometimes means he misses out on some of the exciting experiences life has to offer like tasty seed snacks, playing games with the other children at break time, or being the first in the class to answer a question he knows he has the answer
to. But when Leonard sees a friend being picked on by a bully in the playground, he needs to find the courage to speak out and save the day.

Speak Out, Leonard! aims to encourage self-awareness, confidence, compassion, and empathy in little ones and to help them understand the importance of using your voice to speak out against injustice. This makes it an invaluable addition to your child’s bookshelves and Minipreneur enjoyed the positive message about standing up for yourself and others in the face of bullies.

Speak Out, Leonard! by Jessie James & Tamara Anegon is £6.99, published by DK

Animal Teams illustrated by Charlotte Milner

Animal Teams explains how animals work together to survive and thrive in the wild, and teaches children how important teamwork is, no matter how big or small a creature you are. This non-fiction book takes young readers through a range of habitats, from snowy mountains to colourful coral reefs, to discover different groups of animals and how they work together to survive in their environments. Children will learn fascinating facts along the way. For example, one of the facts that Minipreneur learned was that flying in flocks means birds can sleep as they fly.

Charlotte Milner’s stunning illustrations blend with photographs to create engaging animal scenes that children will love to pore over again and again, spotting something new every time. Combined with gentle learning and simple, lyrical text, Animal Teams the perfect reading and learning experience.

Animal Teams is unique in its ability to educate children about the animal kingdom whilst also teaching them about the importance of teamwork in their own lives too.

Animal Teams illustrated by Charlotte Milner is £6.99, published by DK

Every Day by Gareth Peter & Jane Massey

Every Day is written by Gareth Peter, author of the much-loved picture book My Daddies, and is a celebration of fatherhood in all its forms. Gareth is passionate about children’s literacy and promoting diversity through his writing. With charming illustrations from talented Jane Massey, this is a gorgeous book that makes the perfect gift for any fathers of little ones.

The book features a father and his child on a day that is full of the everyday things that make life special. From silly stories and jokes to upsets and frustrations, this irresistible picture book is a celebration of the unconditional love between fathers and their children. Minipreneur loved the gentle rhyming text that’s perfectly reassuring and delightful illustrations. This is a perfect book to read aloud at bedtime or any time during the day when papapreneurs want to connect with their minipreneurs.

Every Day by Gareth Peter & Jane Massey is £6.99, published by Bloomsbury Children’s Book

Thank You for the Little Thing by Caryl Hart and Emily Hamilton

Thank You for the Little Things is an uplifting, reassuring picture book that is the perfect antidote to worries and anxiety. It encourages little ones to see the world in a mindful way with gorgeous illustrations by up-and-coming picture book illustrator Emily Hamilton.

Written by bestselling author Caryl Hart, the book is filled with warmth, humour and understanding making it perfect for our uncertain times, or any time when worries abound. With messages of practising gratitude and mindfulness, this story taps into timely discussions about mental health and managing our feelings. Minipreneur enjoyed listening to this book at bedtime and discussing the little things that he was grateful for before he drifted off to sleep.

Thank You for the Little Thing by Caryl Hart and Emily Hamilton is £12.99, published by Bloomsbury Children’s Book

This Tree is Just for Me by Lucy Rowland & Laura Hughes

This Tree is Just For Me is a delightfully charming and uplifting tale of friendship and sharing that will delight children and parents alike. Minipreneur loved the charming rhyming text by rising picture book star Lucy Rowland and exploring the gorgeous, bright artwork by bestselling picture book talent Laura Hughes who is also the illustrator of We’re Going on an Egg Hunt.

The text promotes the benefits of inclusive play and is packed with animal favourites including tigers, bears, alligators and more. Lucy Rowland is a rising star of the picture book world. Her charming, energetic and irresistible rhyming stories are becoming firm favourites with children everywhere. This book is also perfect for fans of Allan Ahlberg and Helen Oxenbury.

This Tree is Just for Me by Lucy Rowland & Laura Hughes is £6.99, published by Bloomsbury Children’s Book