Autumn reads

Reads Autumn

Recommended by Pickled Pepper Books

Babies& Toddlers

Hello Mr Tiger

By Sam Boughton – 0-3 years

Say hello to all your favourite jungle animals in this adorable lift-the-flap book. Little ones will love saying ‘hello’ to a whole host of friendly jungle animals in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton’s vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humour and memorable comparisons.

Early years

Wishes

By Muon Thi Van – 2-7 years

A lyrical picture book and a moving reflection on immigration, family and home. Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family’s search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the longlasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family.

Roar

By Amelia Hepworth (author) and Jorge Martin (illustrator) – 0-3 years

If you like to have fun (who doesn’t?) then this is the book for you! Get ready to ROAR with laughter at this hilarious lift-the-flap book – with a surprisingly noisy ending!

Let’s Get Ready for School

By Jane Porter – 2-7 years

Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go? Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they’ll need to know before starting school.

Happy Here: 10 Stories From Black British Authors & Illustrators

By Sharna Jackson, Dean Atta, Joseph Coelho, Kereen Getten, Patrice Lawrence, Theresa Lola, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards, Alexandra Sheppard and Yomi Sode – 6-12 years

An uplifting collection of 10 stories and poems from Black British authors & Illustrators. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a wide range of genres and styles, each author has been paired with a different illustrator to spotlight Black British artistic talent.

Books to get them reading for pleasure

What a Wonderful World

By Leisa Stewart-Sharpe – 8 years+

This book takes you on a breathtaking tour of our planet – from towering mountaintops, through grasslands, jungles, rivers, deserts, polar wildernesses and into the blue ocean – to discover the incredible variety of life that calls it home. Along the way, read the stories of 35 inspiring Earth-shakers – children and adults, from tree-planters to scientists, from all around the world – who have taken action to protect it.

Long Distance

By Whitney Gardner – 9 years+

From the creator of Fake Blood comes another exceptionally charming graphic novel about friendships both near and far, far away. We follow the story of Vega, whose summer holidays have gotten off to a terrible start since her parents decided to pack up and move to Oregon and have sent her off to summer camp.

The Wild Before

By Piers Torday – 9-12 years

Can one hare alone change the world? The captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages. A stunning prequel to the award-winning, bestselling The Last Wild trilogy, touching on timely themes of climate change, friendship, and above all, hope.