Books for Children (3-5 years)

Reading with your child is a rewarding experience but choosing a book can be a daunting task. To make life easier here are a selection of books for kids aged 3-5 years as chosen and reviewed by The Baby Maze recommends

Older Children (3-5 years)

Calm Down Boris! by Sam Lloyd

Boris is a very friendly and very fluffy orange monster. In fact he is too friendly and his over-enthusiasm drives the other little monsters away. Does he calm down and make friends? There's only one way to find out? Kids of all ages will love the interactive nature of this book. They can brush Boris's hair and receive his monster kisses. Buy now

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson

A fantastic bedtime book. The story follows Plop, a baby Barn Owl who is afraid of the dark. His mother sends him into the world to ask questions about the dark and as his knowledge increases so his fear lessens until he realises that the dark can be magical! A great book to read to a toddler who is scared of the dark. Buy now

Green Eggs and Ham (Dr Seuss Green Back Books) by Dr Seuss

Even though this book was written over forty years ago it seems as wacky today as it did when it was first published. Follow the ever persistent Sam I Am as he tries to convince his grumpy friend to eat a plate of green eggs and ham. Crazy rhymes and illustrations collide to make Green Eggs and Ham a must for kids and parents alike. Buy now

 Dexter Bexley and the Big Blue Beastie by Joel Stewart

"Dexter Bexley has ridden his scooter right into a big blue Beastie, who wants to eat him right up! Luckily, Dexter has lots of much better ideas. " This is a very funny book and was featured as one of the bedtime stories on cbeebies. A great story coupled with quirky illustrations combine to make this a must have book. Buy now

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffer

The story of a quick-witted mouse as he takes a perilous walk through the forest. As he sees off a number of predators including an owl and a snake with a made-up tale of a monster he suddenly realises that the Gruffalo might exist after all... A very funny story featuring some great rhymes and lovely illustrations. Buy now

The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffer

Another classic story this time with the roles reversed. The Gruffalo's Child has heard of the "big bad mouse" and decides to set out to find him. Along the way he meets different creatures until at last he reaches his destination... This is a brilliant book which is every bit as good as the original. Buy now

The following books have been recommended by Wendy McMahon and her three-year-old daughter:

"The Disney Princess Annual is (her) current favourite. It has four or five stories as well as the usual annual fare of activities and features. The stories are short enough for bedtime stories, when we are already running late, too."

The Disney Princess Annual - Buy now

Little Kitten can't purr so she asks Dog whether he has her purr but he only has his woof. Perhaps Cow has her purr? Or Sheep? One by one, Little Kitten asks all the animals in the farmyard but no one has her purr. Where ever can it be? - Synopsis taken from Amazon.

Have you got my Purr? - Buy now

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