10 Favourites from the 2021 Top 50 Kids for Early Readers

10 Favourites from the 2021 Top 50 Kids for Early Readers

So many fabulous picture books made our 2021 Top 50 Kids list. Some of these, like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, are absolute classics that have been loved by generations, and have made our Top 50 Kids list multiple times (even winning previously)!

It’s great to see iconic Australian authors and illustrators including Mem Fox, Alison Lester and May Gibbs return to the list. Bluey the beloved blue heeler pup also makes his mark as a modern hit with kids on TV and in books. He joins fellow dog Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey as one of the newer titles on our list.

Here are ten books that little ones in your life will love, and adults will love reading to children too:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Coming in at #2 our Top 50 Kids 2021, this  much-loved classic has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story.

Ages 0+

Possum Magic by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas

Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults, and is #3 in our Top 50. Mem Fox’s lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, and Julie Vivas’ exquisite illustrations weave a story of pure magic.

Ages 3+

The Gruffalby Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children.

Ages 3+

We’re Going on  a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury

We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite.

Ages 3+

Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey

Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. When Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys, something unexpected happens… Hopefully Pig has learnt a lesson!

Ages 3+

Kissed by the Moon by Alison Lester

Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby’s wonder at our beautiful world. From Australia’s favourite picture-book creator Alison Lester comes a timeless book to share and to treasure.

Ages 0+

The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud.

Ages 3+

Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Each Peach Pear Plum introduces characters from well-known nursery stories, such as the Three Bears, Mother Hubbard and Tom Thumb, and encourages children to participate and to find the characters hidden in the pictures.

Ages 0+

Bluey: The Beach by Bluey

Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach. What will you discover along the way? This is a gorgeous lift-the-flap board book for kids of all ages, based upon the hit ABC Kids TV show.

Ages 3+

Sing Me the Summer by Jane Godwin and Alison Lester

Splash into summer with this glorious love letter to the seasons. Combining Jane Godwin’s sparkling text and Alison Lester’s whimsical watercolours, Sing Me the Summer celebrates those precious everyday moments that stay with us forever.

Ages 3+

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