Picture Books

Picture books are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world of reading. As they improve their speech and language skills, their imagination will also develop. You can help them along with all of these critical skills by encouraging and reading with them. We have picture books with well-known characters like Winnie the Pooh or The Gruffalo and some new and exciting faces like Supertato and The Dinosaur that Pooped. 

Here at Books2Door, we love to encourage children of all ages to read, including babies! We have a wonderful box set, Peter Rabbit: My First Little Library 4 Board Book Collection, with four books on words, numbers, shapes and colours. They are illustrated with a soft colour palette and cute drawings. This is the perfect gift for a newborn or a first book set for your little one to explore. 

Classic Picture Books 

When searching for picture books for your little ones' bedtime, you can't go wrong with these classic characters. Join all your favourite Mr Men characters with our Mr Men Complete Collection or adventure with some of your favourite Julia Donaldson characters with our Julia Donaldson Storybook Collection. This collection features ten books, including, The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, and many more! 

Animals Friends

For picture books featuring animals as the main characters, look no further than Elmer the Elephant. Our Elmer the Elephant 10 Book Collection is perfect for bedtime reading and encouraging your child to participate in storytelling. For another classic children's picture book featuring animals, check out our Kipper the Dog Collection 10 Books Set by Mick Inkpen. This loveable dog has been a part of children's libraries and early reading materials for generations, making for the perfect starting point for your child to start their reading journey. 

Feelings and Emotions 

At this age, children are preparing to start school. With that comes new worries and emotions as they head off to their next big adventure. To help ease their fears, we have some excellent picture books about starting school and nursery. Why not start with our Maisy Mouse 15 Book Boxset? This set is the perfect little bundle for any child trying to do things. For example, this collection contains stories like Maisy Goes to Nursery, Maisy Goes to the Cinema, and Maisy Goes to the Hospital. This collection is ideal for any new experiences your child may be having. 

Like Maisy Mouse, Biff Chip and Kipper also have a wonderful picture book collection that teaches children about new experiences. New Experiences with Biff, Chip and Kipper is an eight-book collection that follows the gang as they go to the dentist, on a plane, learn to swim, and so much more! Perfect for any child trying new things or feeling a little anxious. 

One of the great aspects of humanity is that we are all different. What better way to introduce your child to other cultures and other family dynamics than through a picture book? Check out First Behaviour and Manners Collection by Sophie Beer! This gorgeous collection has three beautifully illustrated board books covering everything from families to feelings to saving the planet. The perfect book set as a gift to a loved one or to read together with your little ones. 

For more books for your little ones, check out our books by age, starting with 0-5 years, alongside our extensive Picture Books and Board Books collections.