I want to give pre-school a couple of books when DD leaves - suggestions welcome

[ChippyMinton]

When DD leaves her pre-school next week it will end our association with it and I'd like to get the school a book as a token gift (presents for teachers already sorted and it's a privately run place so not in need of expensive gifts).

Any suggestions would be welcome.

[lucymack]

How about the latest one from Julia Donaldson (I'm presuming they will have most of the other ones - Gruffalo etc). The latest one is Tiddler and it is only out in hardback so makes a nice gift. My boys love it - you can see it here
There are also the lovely ones by Jill Murphy - you can get four stories in one book - see here
How about the Bear ones by Jex Alborough - there are 3 in the series -It's the Bear, Where's My Teddy? and My Friend Bear see here
I could go on and on but hopefully these might be useful!

[ChippyMinton]

Thank you. They all look good. Anyone else?

[FranSanDisco]

Lima's Red Hot Chilli is a popular story where I work. Let me have a think and get the authors names and I'll post again

[Racers]

www.amazon.co.uk/Wriggle-Roar-Rhymes-Julia-Donaldson/dp/1405021667?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21 this Julia Donaldson one is a hit in this house (not with DH though!) I bet they would love it! A very active book, perfect for preschoolers.

[FranSanDisco]

The following wer always a hit with pre-schoolers and staff :

Lima's Red Hot Chilli - David Mills

You Choose - Pippa Goodhart (not a story but
but very interactive)

Run! Run! Scary Poo! Susan Gates/Charles Fuge

Aliens love Underpants - Claire Freedman

Don't be a Bully, Billy Phil Roxbee Cox
Give that Back, Jack " "
(Cautionary Tales)

[Campaspe]

Hi Chippy

How about:

"Pumpkin Soup" - Helen Cooper. Lovely pictures, and a nice story about friends and the things that make us happy.

Any of the Charlie and Lola books by Lauren Child - some more reluctant readers might be "turned on" by seeing books that feature characters they have seen on the TV

Baby Brains - Simon James. Amusing story, and one that should appeal to boys and girls of pre-school age equally.

Beegu - Alexis Deacon. A sweet story about a little alien who lands on earth and feels lonely. Eventually, she wanders into a school playground where she makes some new friends.

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs - Ian Whybrow.

Mister Magnolia - Quentin Blake. A series of poems that are likely to appeal to really young children. I really like Blake's illustrations as well!

Mr Pusskins - Sam Lloyd.

Happy hunting!

[SueW]

Wombat Goes Walkabout is fantastic but it says aimed at 4-8yo so maybe a bit too old.

[ChippyMinton]

Thanks all, plenty of titles I haven't come across so i'll take this list to the bookshop

[cmotdibbler]

Click Clack Moo is a big hit here, and not so well known, so they may not have it. First book that DS knew the words to

Any of the Hairy McClary books are fab

[Racers]

Forgot to add, the Wriggle and Roar can be found at a reasonable price at 'the Works' - if you have one nearby it's worth a look

[ChippyMinton]

Thanks everyone - I bought Tiddler by Julia Donaldson