Hares New Dress

Hare has a new dress and is looking forward to wearing it, but everyday woodland life brings unexpected complications. Opening the flaps lets children take part in the discoveries as the story develops. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Acorn Wood world gives the small adventure friendly characters and gentle humour, making it an inviting shared read about something new, familiar feelings and the surprises that can interrupt a plan.

Age suitability and learning: Baby & toddler (0-2), Preschool (3-5). The interactive pictures make shared reading inviting for children building attention and confidence with books. Looking for clues and joining in supports prediction, vocabulary and story order, while exploring the pages encourages careful hand movements and a sense of participation in the story.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.