At Sandytots one of our favourite activities to do with the children is read wonderful books to them. We love engaging them in delightful and magical worlds filled with Gruffalos, bears and friendly monsters.
We take great pride in our little library! Each week, your child gets to bring home a library book in their book bag, opening the door to magical worlds, endless adventures, and boundless imagination.
Because reading is such a big part of nursery life, we asked our lovely members of staff to share with us their favourite books to read to the children. These are the books that inspire shocked, happy and delighted faces and, most importantly, the occasional giggle!
1. The Colour Monster by Anna Llenas
One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through colour.
What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? This wonderful story is a gentle exploration of feelings for young and old alike.
2. Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Where is Monkey’s mummy? It’s not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. Butterfly is keen to help, but they don’t seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! But eventually, they find…Dad! It’s just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she’s waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.
Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale that’s sure to delight your little ones.
3. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
Follow and join in the family’s excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
This timeless classic is enjoyed by children of all ages as well as by the adults who are continually asked to read it again and again.
4. A Squash and a Squeeze – by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she’s not happy – it’s just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she’ll be amazed at how big her house feels!
This brilliantly funny book is guaranteed to captivate readers of all ages.
5. There’s a Monster in your Book by Tom Fletcher
A monster has invaded the pages of this original and super-fun bedtime picture book!
Children need to read aloud and follow the interactive instructions to help free the pesky monster by tilting, spinning and shaking their book.
This interactive read-aloud tale is sure to inspire giggles and excitement from all book lovers.
Let us know if you read any of these books to your little ones, we’d love to hear which was their favourite… and yours!
