Early learning gifts for 5 year olds

A fun story using phonic-based text. Hooray for snail! He brings the mail... but he's ever so slow! A hilarious story fun to share aloud together, or for children to tackle on their own. Reliable snail never fails to deliver...

Learn with Peppa is an exciting new Peppa Pig brand extension, launching in January 2023 with this 70-book phonics series Learn with Peppa phonics reading books provide decodable stories to take young readers from first letter sounds to phonics fluency,...

Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series is very grumpy when his best friend Norman is too busy with his ever-expanding bug collection to play. Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times...

Join Duggee and the Squirrels as they learn all about opposites! Norrie is admiring a beautiful butterfly in the garden and when Roly joins her, she tells him he needs to be very quiet . . . Roly does the...

A beautiful nursery rhyme treasury from Ladybird! Ladybird Favourite Nursery Rhymes is a beautiful treasury that every young child should have on his or her bookshelf. It contains over 100 rhymes, each one beautifully illustrated. A gorgeous complete collection, this...

**Winner of the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2026**Get ready to scuttle, swim, wiggle and jiggle in this delightful rhyming story which gets children reading and moving along!When we were at the beach today, a little crab came by."Come scuttle with me,"...

Lots of unusual animals compete to be featured in this alphabet book with a difference. A lively cast of characters from aardvarks to zebras decide to disrupt and rewrite an alphabet book to make it more fun. Rhyming text and...

Leading on from the very successful Alain Gree board books, comes this set of four mini board books beautifully presented in their own slipcase. The titles chosen for this set are: Colours, Animals, Numbers and Letters. Each mini book uses...

Practise telling the time with Peppa Pig and friends! Practise first telling the time skills with Peppa. Add the big and little hands to clock faces, learn time words such as 'o'clock', 'half past' and 'quarter past' and fill in...

“A hilarious and utterly enchanting new classic” The TimesA special fifteenth anniversary edition of a modern classic. The Pencil is a playful, witty, wonderfully quirky story about the power of imagination. Say hi to Banjo! Once a pencil draws him,...

Never published before, and now in an adorable board book, Ten Little Rabbits are pulled out of a hat by Maurice Sendak. Maurice Sendak's legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader's...

Explore the world of opposites with Maisy! Maisy stop, Maisy go, Maisy fast, Maisy slow! Readers both BIG and small will love exploring rhyming word pairs with Maisy, including hot, cold, young, old, stripes, spots, one, lots, and many, many...

A mother duck and her five little ducks waddled out one day. Onto a bridge, then — ducks away! A quacking new classic, from the best-selling team of Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.

Have fun with letters, discover new words, join in the adventures of Alice and Aldo, and find all kinds of surprising and familiar things in this glorious alphabet book. When referencing Alison Lester's ABC, avoid putting it in quotes or...

A wonderful first-concepts format for little hands based around days of the week. What day is it today? From Making Monday to Signing Sunday, discover the days of the week with Emma Memma and her friends. This tabbed board book...

Designed to engage young learners, these 'My First Flashcards' from Paw Patrol introduce children to simple words paired with vivid pictures. The vibrant, high-quality cards help build language and communication skills by connecting sounds with letters, fostering early reading development....

It’s time to learn those ABC’s! Encourage your kid’s natural desire to learn and help build their confidence with this colorful and exciting 70-piece alphabet magnet set. The magnets, made of high-quality wood with water-based paint and non-toxic finishes, are...

With these fun and educational 'My First A,B,C Flashcards', children are encouraged to read and spell simple words with the aid of a picture. The unique, bright and colourful cards are designed to develop your child's language and communication skills,...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to take part in the Busy Sports Day! Pass the baton, toss a bean bag and keep your egg on the spoon, before collecting a medal at the end of the day. Young children...

Nga waka? Cars? Yes! Nga pukapuka? Books? Yes! Te wharepaku? Toilet? NO! Little Rapeti (Rabbit) is busy playing. He is far too busy to go to the toilet ... Uh-Oh!

A quirky, funny and clever alphabet book with a twist, enhanced by bright and colourful illustrations from the much-loved illustrator Lucinda Gifford. A is for A rabbit. B is for Buy this book! A hilarious alphabet story for anyone who...

Using fun and engaging illustrations of familiar objects and animals, School Zone: Picture Words Flash Cards are the perfect introduction for young children to associate words with pictures.   This 56-card set contains 53 picture word cards, 1 game card,...

Children explore the alphabet and learn the difference between big and little letters. Players spin the spinner and seek matching letters with images inspired by The World of Eric Carle. Reinforces upper and lower case letter recognition and encourages early...

Help The Very Hungry Caterpillar eat the rainbow by collecting different foods in the Rainbow Picnic Game. Be the first player to collect six different foods and win the game! A fun food matching game with colours and actions. If...

Hape: Chunky Alphabet Puzzle 27 pieces A, B, C, D! Learning the alphabet is great fun! Can you learn the letters right through to Z? This colourful puzzle provides children with an introduction to capital letters to take their first...

Experience your first day at school in Busy Nursery! Young children can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to clamber up the climbing frame, learn new words, make dough models and have a fun-filled day at school!...

Learn to count with everyone’s favourite cat…Learn to count with Mog in this delightful numbers book perfect for her youngest fans. From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful counting...

This award winning series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It...

New larger format lift-the-flap adventure featuring Spot. A bigger, brighter edition of this bestselling classic. Who's there, hiding behind the door? From the pen of the famous illustrator Eric Hill, this delightful hide-and-seek story, with trademark simple text, linked illustrations...

You can do it too with the new interactive novelty series It's Time to... . You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...! This interactive novelty board book is filled with moving sliders and transforming flaps to help...

A colourful new edition of Spot's Colours, Shapes and Numbers featuring revised text and a fresh new look. This big chunky board book is the perfect gift and an ideal way to introduce first words and key concepts for the...

Cordelia's out for walkies . . . and she's One Silly Sausage Dog! While Cordelia's out for a walk, she can't help getting distracted by EVERYTHING in the park! Her body stretches and stretches until she's in all sorts of...

Have fun on the go with this colourful and educational matching game for ages 3+ featuring Eric Carle's beloved The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends, along with other iconic artwork! Play wherever you are with this fun and colourful travel...

Have fun on the go with this simple and sweet bingo game for ages 3+, featuring Eric Carle's iconic Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends. Play in the car, on an airplane, and more, with no loose pieces to clean up!...

Sing, dance and sign with Emma Memma for a magical Easter story time. It's Easter time, and Emma Memma and her friends are going on an Easter egg hunt around town. Join them as they search high and low for...

Sing and play with your litte one as you compare things in the world around you! This adorable board book includes games, rhymes, and tongue twisters to promote language development. Using story time to incorporate interactive play helps baby develop...

The mouth-watering new book from acclaimed author illustrator, Oliver Jeffers. Henry loves books… but not like you and I. He loves to EAT books! This exciting story follows the trials and tribulations of a boy with a voracious appetite for...

A sticker book version of the classic Usborne First Thousand Words in English, with over 500 colourful stickers which give learning an interactive element. Each sticker shows a picture with a word or phrase for children to hunt for and...

This fabulous Ancient Rome-themed activity book will keep children entertained for hours on end. The pages are crammed with all sorts of fun, including puzzles, anagrams, maths, codes, spot the difference, colouring in and other engaging activities. Absorbing and educational,...

Makes learning phonics fun, with rhyming text and humorous illustrations. Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling's all over the place and he only manages to hit one of the ten pins!...

Come along with Maisy for her first-ever eye test! This cheerful Maisy First Experiences story will help prepare little ones for their first visit to the optician. Maisy Goes for an Eye Test follows Maisy and Ella as they visit...

Call For The Ambulance featuring the catchy #1 Hit "111 Ambulance Song" will save lives by empowering children with the knowledge of how to react in an emergency. Written and sung by #1 Children's Hit Songwriter Chris Sanders, the picture...

My First Disney 1000 Words is an essential reference tool that helps young learners develop early vocabulary, one of the most important building blocks of literacy. Filled with rich, colourful illustrations, this book immerses children in the wondrous worlds of...

Entertain your baby with Little Shaker: Baby Farm from Priddy Books! This exciting novelty board book is the perfect size and shape for small hands to hold with its curved grip shape. There is a die-cut on every page which...

Little ones will love learning 100 essential first words in this adorable board book! Perfect for helping little ones develop key language skills, this board book is a friendly size and shape for little hands. Start your little one's learning...