Booktime Book of the Month

Banana by Ed Vere

This is a very simple, exceptionally lively book, with zinging, energetic colours and two extremely expressive characters. Look out for Ed Vere's Mr Big in this year's Booktime packs!

Past Books of the Month

Something Else by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell

Something Else is a lonely creature, excluded from everything because he is different. This is the perfect book for reassuring any child that being different can be a very positive thing.

Search for more books

You can find more recommended children's books on the following links:

Find out about Booktime author Ian Whybrow's favourite picture books

Booktrust's "Best Book Guide"

Great Book to Read Aloud

The National Reading Campaign - information on children's books and reading

Puffin's Parent Zone

Specialist children's bookshops