Letters From The Zooniverse ~ The Book Round Up
VOLUME 3
This month, we’re sharing an edit of our favourite bookish delights for you and your little love to enjoy together. From heartwarming board books and stories that spark their imagination to calming bedtime classics, we hope you’ll discover some new family favourites and fun additions to your bookshelf. Happy reading, bookworms!
1 The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield
For those moments when you catch a glimpse of your child doing something so beautifully ordinary and wonder a) how you got so lucky and b) how is time going by so fast?! This big hug of a book is a love letter to all the endless possibilities the future has to offer your little darling as they grow and bloom. Dream big, little one!
2 What Do You See When You Look At A tree? By Emma Carlisle
This beautifully crafted picture book is an ode to the art of noticing. With soft watercolour sketches and poetic text, it nurtures a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world whilst inspiring both children and adults to never stop asking questions. An O~Z highlight: The pages on ‘how be more like a tree’ at the end.
3 Your Places Series by Jon Klassen
Lesson one in how to win over a toddler at bedtime: Jon Klassen. Our favourite companion board books, this three-part series by bestselling author Jon Klassen (the genius author behind I Want My Hat Back) explores themes of comfort, safe spaces and imagination. Expect whimsy, wonder and that signature Klassen charm.
4 Nothing! By Yasmeen Ismail
Lila has a fabulous imaginary world. If she’s not wrestling an octopus or soaring over a jungle, she’s racing in a winged chariot. Visiting grandpa might not seem as fascinating, but he’s just as keen to join her fantasy world. A delightfully funny book that will serve as a joyous reminder to your little one that their imagination and individuality is a gift to be celebrated.
5 The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough by Rebecca Dautremer
In twelve beautifully illustrated scenes that capture the changing seasons, this touching story of a humble little rabbit named Jacominus Gainsborough celebrates life's simple joys and big moments. 
6 Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Let the gentle rhythm of this timeless picture book lull your little one into a restful night’s sleep as bunny says goodnight to all the familiar things in his room, one by one. The perfect comfort read to share together at bedtime.
7 On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
A book that combines magical illustrations with a heartwarming story, On The Night You Were Born lets little ones know just how cherished they are. The perfect keepsake for new parents and a beloved addition to every bookshelf.
8 Joy by Corrinne Averiss and Isabelle Follath
This uplifting story is about a little girl who seeks to understand what joy is and where it can be found. As she embarks on her journey to discover joy, she learns that it isn't something that can be found in one place, but rather it exists in many moments and experiences, big and small.
9 Hello Sun
A sweet sensory gift for tiny hands, Jellycat brings you a joyfully interactive cloth book with bright illustrations, crinkly pages and different textures sure to delight curious babies. Hours of entertainment!
10 Each Peach, Pear Plum by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Dive into this classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, complete with familiar nursery rhyme characters and charming illustrations. The perfect ‘I Spy’ family fun to read aloud, time and time again.