board books
Nicola Slater: Beginning Baby series
Introducing Beginning Baby, a new line of novelty board books and gifts from the Chronicle Children’s group. Nicola Slater has illustrated 3 lovely titles from the series; “10 Hugs and Kisses”, “Welcome to Shape School” and “Smile, Baby”. Nicola’s instantly recognisable art and adorable characters are sure to make every baby and parent smile.
In 10 Hugs and Kisses, follow all of the adorable characters as they count all the way up to ten by making peace signs, sharing hugs, blowing kisses, and saying goodnight.
In Welcome to Shape School!, readers join Gabriel Giraffe, Elijah Elephant, Riley Narwhal, Mia Monkey, Layla Llama, Paisley Octopus, and Mateo Red Panda as they tap, trace, and count the nine different shapes that they encounter during their day at school!
Smile, Baby!‘s playful text introduces babies to their faces and asks them to find their nose, ears, and eyes in the embedded mirror.
Melanie Grandgirard – Elvis Presley
It’s time to put on your blue suede shoes!
‘Mon premier Elvis Presley’ offers kids a fun introduction to rock-and-roll music with super-cute illustrations by Melanie Grandgirard.
Available now from Playbac Editions.
Olivier Latk – Siam, au fil de l’eau
‘Siam, au fil de l’eau’ a beautiful musical tale illustrated by Olivier Latyk for Flammarion Jeunesse.
Olga Skomorokhova – Little Fingers Ballet
Being a prima ballerina is simple with ‘Little Fingers Ballet’ from Workman Publishing!
Illustrated by Olga Skomorokhova, the six spreads feature scenes from Coppellia, Cinderella, La Bayadere, The Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, and Swan Lake. Each page gives the reader a ballet step to practice from the actual choreography of the scene.
Maria Neradova – Bear and Mouse
Introducing the uber-cute new Bear and Mouse novelty series illustrated by Maria Neradova for Little Tiger Press.
Carmen Saldana – Pets & Safari
Flip the flaps to create your own crazy combinations with these fantastic new pop-up books beautifully illustrated by Carmen Saldana.
‘Flip, Flap, Snap: Pets’ and ‘Flip, Flap, Snap: Safari’ are available this September from Bonnier Books.
Ekaterina Trukhan – Počuješ ma?
Ekaterina‘s charming new author/illustrated book, Počuješ ma? (Can you hear me?) focuses on the importance of connecting with nature. Available now from Egres.
Nicola Slater – Meekoo and the Little Nursery
A reassuring and engaging story about the ups and downs of nursery school, ‘Meekoo and the Little Nursery’ is the second sound book in the charming Meekoo series illustrated by Nicola Slater. Available this August from Nosy Crow.
Elisa Ferro – Fingertrail ABC Board book
Meet a cool cat in a car, an enormous elephant, a rabbit in a rocket and much more in this charming introduction to the alphabet.
Gorgeous illustrations by Elisa Ferro, irresistible finger trails and alphabetical text combine to make this a perfect book to help very young children learn letter shapes and the sounds associated with them. Available now from Usborne.
Alessandra Psacharopulo – Alphabet
Introduce preschoolers to the alphabet with these beautiful letters by Alessandra Psacharopulo.