First Picture Book Pack

Adorably simple first tales full of larger-than-life characters who explore all those familiar scenarios that tiny tots relate to, from bedtimes to going exploring, or finding that elusive perfect toy! These beautiful books from an array of much-loved authors and illustrators are great for developing children’s knowledge of the world, as well as building up confidence and social skills. From making a telephone call to leaving Mummy’s side, and from getting ready for bed to going shopping, each reassuring book helps children to prepare for life situations of all kinds, assisted by friends like Wibbly Pig, Jasper the cat and the exuberant Little Fish!

Fun Stuff

Activities

  • Colour Wibbly Pig

    Colour in this picture of Wibbly Pig and his fabulous party bag!

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  • Wibbly Pig Banana Cake

    Ask a grown up to help you make Wibbly’s favourite easy-to-make banana cake, perfect for a tea party treat!

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Authors

  • Ian Beck

    Ian has produced bestsellers ever since he burst onto the scene of children’s books. Since then he has garnered rave reviews and a reputation as one of the leaders in his field. He has multiple awards to his name, including the Right Start magazine Best Toy Awards 2002 where he won Gold in the book category for Scholastic’s ’’The Happy Bee’’.

    Awards

    Ian Beck has won several awards including The Best Toy Award for Home Before Dark, Alone in the Woods and The Happy Bee.

  • Photo of Julia Donaldson

    Julia Donaldson

    Julia Donaldson is one of the UK’s best loved authors, known for brilliant picture books like The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Stick Man. She was also the Children’s Laureate 2011-2013.

    Awards

    Julia has won many major book prizes, including the Smarties and Blue Peter Awards for The Gruffalo, the Blue Peter and Sheffield Children’s Book Prizes for Room on the Broom, the British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year for The Gruffalo’s Child and the Red House Award for Super Worm. Julia was also the Children’s Laureate 2011-2013.

  • Photo of Valerie Thomas

    Valerie Thomas

    Valerie Thomas is the author of the Winnie the Witch books and celebrated 25 years of the much loved character in 2012!

    Awards

    Winnie the Witch, written by Valerie Thomas and illustrated by Korky Paul, won the Red House Children’s Book Award in 1988.

  • Photo of Kaye Umansky

    Kaye Umansky

    Kaye Umansky has written over 100 books for children, and is best known for the Pongwiffy series.

    Awards

    Kaye won the Nottingham Children’s Book Award for Pongwiffy and the Spell of the Year in 1993.

  • Photo of Ian Whybrow

    Ian Whybrow

    Ian Whybrow is author of the much-loved Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs books and has had over 100 children’s books published!

    Awards

    Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs won the Sheffield Chidren’s Book Prize in 2000.

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