1 The Very Hungry Caterpillarby Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a

us on a personal tour of modest past limitations and his present impressive achievements.This cute board book shines a light on that particular stage of childhood where every teensy milestone is cause for celebration and reflecting back on these small

Smile! Starring Sunny McCloud by Leigh Hodgkinson (Orchard, £5.99)Seen through the eyes (and loopy scrawls) of an adorable little girl, this is the story of how Sunny McCloud misplaces her smile and must trawl every nook and cranny of her house to get it back. Lovely childlike il...

At The Seaside by Germano Zullo and Albertine (Tate Publishing, £9.99) 2+You don't need you bucket and spade to take part in the the seaside fun and games that fill this beautifully illustrated book. Simply follow the characters through the pages

In the fifth edition of their excellent guide book Travel With Children, the Lonely Planet team have come up with holiday ideas from toy shopping in Tokyo to riding ostriches in South Africa. They have assembled a global team of parent

Gardening With Kids by Martyn Cox and Catherine Woram (Ryland, Peters & Small, £14.99)A perfect start to inspire young gardeners, this informative book contains step-by-step instructions on simple growing projects, appealingly illustrated with large

, all Dennis The Menace knitwear and pendulous dark scribble above his head, in search of some peace in the woods. Now, as those with even a fleeting interest in children’s literature will be aware, the woods are no place to go looking for peace. But Sam

Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes Chronicle £10.99, 3+Have you heard the story of how Ganesha broke his tusk? The Hindu god’s ivory folly may not be as ingrained in our collective consciousness as other time-honoured fables, but this beautifully designed twi...

Rabbits In The Snow by Natalie Russell (Macmillan, £10.99) from 12 monthsWhen six fluffy rabbits play in the snow, they discover a world of opposites. Rose Rabbit skates fast, while Grey Rabbit is slow, Honey Rabbit has a full basket, while Rust Rabbit’s sledge is empty. An impor...

Horrid Henry's Hilariously Horrid Joke Book by Francesca Simon and Tony Ross (Orion, £4.99)Lovable rogue Henry offers young readers one joke for every day of the year in chapters themed around  seasonal events including New Year and Hallowe