Christmas is the most exciting time of year for children, so why not add that extra sprinkle of magic with these beautiful Puffin picture books for under-sixes? Choose from a mixture of classics and brand-new tales – there’s something for everyone on this list.
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Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o & Vashti Harrison Sulwe’s skin is the colour of midnight and she doesn’t look like anyone in her family. Her sister Mich has skin the colour of high noon, and she has lots of friends at school. Sulwe wishes her skin were brighter so she could be as beautiful as her sister and mother. But then a star takes her on a magical journey – it tells her the tale of day and night and how both are beautiful in their own way. This stunning picture book from Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o tenderly tackles the subject of colourism and aims to inspire children (and adults) to see and embrace their individual beauty. |
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Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry & Vashti Harrison Zuri has hair that kinks, curls and coils in every which way. It’s beautiful – her daddy says so – and it allows Zuri to be a princess, a superhero, anything she wants to be. Her mum usually styles it, but today it’s her daddy’s turn to step in and make Zuri’s hair look extra special for an extra special occasion. Hair Love is a gentle and empowering ode to natural hair and a celebration of the love between daddies and daughters. |
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Revolting Things to Touch & Feel by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake From slippery snails to bushy beards, this book is full of the most REVOLTING things to touch and feel! What does a giant's foot feel like? How about a rotten egg, or a bumpy crocodile?
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There’s an Elf in Your Book by Tom Fletcher & Greg Abbott Some stickers, a bit of glitter, maybe crumbs from a bickie; these are the things you’d expect to find inside the pages of a book – not an elf! So, what does cute little Elf want? Well, first of all, looks can be deceiving; just because Elf appears to be totally adorable in every way, doesn’t mean he’s not up to no good. Elf wants to see whether your little reader has been naughty or nice this year – Santa keeps a record right up until Christmas Eve, you know! Within the pages of this interactive book, he is going to ask your little one a few questions to suss out whether they’re on this year’s naughty or nice list. And surely there won't be any tricks to try and get them to be naughty… will there? |
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Where's Spot Book & Toy Gift Set by Eric Hill The very first lift-the-flap book, Where's Spot?, with a cuddly Spot soft toy - marking the 40th anniversary of Eric Hill's beloved character.
Join the hunt to find lovable puppy, Spot, in Eric Hill's first ever lift-the-flap tale. Lift each flap to find all sorts of funny animal surprises, before discovering where cheeky Spot has been hiding. This is the perfect first book for toddlers - the playful text is a wonderful spur to read and respond together, and the hide-and-seek flaps encourage curiosity and interactivity.
This set includes a board book edition of the bestselling original story, together with a cuddly Spot soft toy - the perfect present for little ones.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide-and-Seek by Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the forest! Lift the flaps to find hidden creatures and follow the finger trails to explore. A gentle rhyming narrative with a die-cut finger trail, die-cut details and a chunky flap on every page. There is plenty for little hands to explore throughout this fun first introduction to forest creatures and their habitats. |
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Books for ages 7 and upAre you in need of some book inspiration? Look no further, as we’ve compiled a selection of the best Puffin books for children aged seven and up. |
Books for 9 to 12sFrom thrilling whodunnits to magical adventures, we've picked out the best Puffin books for 9 to 12s to protect against disappoint on Christmas morning. |
Extra Special PresentsFrom a selection of reads to fit this most wonderful time of the year, to books that have inspired young readers; there’s something for everyone on our handpicked list. |