These are the most popular picture books being borrowed by families in regional libraries across Queensland in 2020.
How many have you read?
Sharing stories with your child is one of the most important things you can do to help develop their language and reading skills. It teaches them so many things, including new words, the basics of how we read (for example – from left to right) and the sounds and shapes of letters and words.
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Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop
by Emma Adams. Illustrated by Katy Halford
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Noni the Pony Rescues a Joey
by Alison Lester
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There’s a Baddie Running Through this Book
by Shelly Unwin, Vivienne To
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Lazy Daisy
by Caz Goodwin and Ashley King
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Three Billy Goats Gruff
by Nick Bland
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It’s a Story, Rory!
by Frances Watts. Illustrated by David Legge
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Unicorn!
by Maggie Hutchings. Illustrated by Cheryl Orsini
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I’m a Dirty Dinosaur
by Janeen Brian. Illustrated by Ann James
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Rainbow Bear
by Stephen Michael King
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Peppa Goes to London
adapted by Mandy Archer
By the way, if your child loves to read the same story over and over again – don’t worry! The repetition actually helps to reinforce their learning and is fantastic for their brain development.
If you loved this list you might also like to read The Ultimate Guide to the best Australian Picture Books
If you want to try some of these books or get some new books to share, don’t forget you can join your local library for free and borrow books to take home. If you are looking for free activities centred around books, first 5 Forever activities happen across Brisbane libraries every single week. To find an activity near you head to the First 5 Forever website.
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