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At My Playroom, we envision picture books as a lot more than just mere stories; they are one pathway to learning and development. Our handpicked collection will cater to the nurturing language, social skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence of the 3-5-year-olds.
Between 3 and 5 years, children grow a lot in such features as cognitive, emotional, and social ones. In this respect, picture books become an important tool for teaching those basic ideas, such as colours, shapes, and numbers, in some sort of game-like way. They inculcate very initial stages of concentration and listening, even creative skills since words started matching pictures in an understandable language in the context of the surrounding world.
Books with illustrations make it easier to learn new words and structures that might be used in sentences. Through illustrations those words are brought closer to meanings, making it easier to understand the language. This would result in children synthesizing the word identification and meaning that picture reading brings with word-to-word connections.
A lot of the picture books are centred around emotions, friendship, and day-to-day hardships children go through. Recapturing fears, learning how to -say- it feels, or getting through relationships will provide an opportunity for a child to grasp and respond to emotions. Such books would give consolation to him and lead the child to a safe area where to go and discuss his emotions.
Picture books introduce diversified characters and situations to children for the development of empathy and appreciation for differences. A way to teach politeness, sharing, and respect is taught to kids through stories. Therefore, picture books become the medium for teaching values socially toward developing a sense of compassion among children.
Picture books inspire creativity in children due to their imaginative plots and colourful illustrations. Most stories take them to some enchanted land where they fantasize and create; hence, thinking out of the box. Interactive books with textures and flaps also invite the child into a tactile experience for further enhancement of cognitive skills.
Reading together is one good way for parents to be close to their children. The picture books offer shared experiences that promote communication, discussion, and literacy. This together taken time will generate closeness and will inculcate the reading habit at an early age.
A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson.Come and h...
View full detailsA gentle introduction to the world of school with over 100 stickers to add. A fun way to familiarise young children with all the things they will n...
View full detailsThe tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series encourages care and respect for the ocean and its creatures.Rainbow Fish and h...
View full detailsFingerprint fun inspired by famous paintings. Bursting with easy fingerprinting ideas, this fun activity book comes with its own inkpad of seven br...
View full detailsIn this heartfelt picture book, children can go on a journey with Little Panda as she experiences feeling sulky, grumpy, and angry, and learns to n...
View full detailsSchool is where you learn, grow, and make friends, and when you are doing all three, school can feel like the best place to be! But when learning i...
View full detailsDesigned for little hands, this My First Sticker Book is packed with bigger, easy-to-peel stickers and gentle, beautiful illustrations—perfect for ...
View full detailsMeet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this colourful tabbed board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The G...
View full detailsOne Keen Koala, all alone. ‘Will you play with me?’ But Bilby’s bumping down a slope, Crocodile’s swinging on a rope ... Will Koala find someone t...
View full detailsExciting new format that introduces Australian dinosaurs to little palaeontologists in the making.Meet the dinosaurs of Australia! Discover the b...
View full detailsCelebrating families of all shapes and sizes through a host of curious questions. Do all families squabble? Can you have two family trees? And wh...
View full detailsThis engaging hardcover book introduces children to dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures through exciting look and find activities, as well as...
View full detailsA fun sticker encyclopedia filled with facts about more than 125 of kids' favourite dinosaurs A bumper children's sticker book covering everything ...
View full detailsA beautiful hardcover edition of the classic picture book to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this compelling drama about friendship, loyalty, ris...
View full detailsBring the deep dark wood to life with this amazing pop-up gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo.Read the classic story and ...
View full detailsZoom into learning with Big Block Books: Vehicles! A super-chunky board book featuring 50 first words about cars, trucks, planes, and more!Each pag...
View full detailsGet ready for some wheely good fun with this sticker activity book!With zoom-tastic activities and over 90 exciting stickers, this is great way for...
View full detailsA delightful collection of rhymes and verses which celebrate the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green shoots of A...
View full detailsJoin Stick Man on an exciting flip-the-flap adventure! Little ones will love lifting the bright, sturdy flaps on every page to discover hidden ...
View full detailsA charming miniature edition of Elsa Beskow’s beloved classic, Pelle’s New Suit. This timeless story follows the resourceful young boy Pelle and hi...
View full detailsSelected for the 2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award's Amazing Bookshelf: Sustainability CategoryIn spectacular and astonishing collage detail, Jeannie Bake...
View full detailsA heartwarming and tender look at some of the big and small ways we can make a difference in the world, from the team who created the multi-award w...
View full detailsStep through the seasons with some of Australia's most interesting insects. Say hello to chirping cicadas, flashing fireflies, sneaky stick insects...
View full detailsThe first picture book in Australia to celebrate the 100 days of school milestone - a perfect celebration gift for primary school students achievin...
View full detailsA Home is a Nest is a beautiful gift book, exploring the concept of 'homes' and 'family' in nature, from the cosiness of winter dens, to the arriva...
View full detailsOi! Who sits where?Find out in this fun and noisy book!The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and friends . . . A sound book of the bestselling Oi Fr...
View full detailsA gift-y board book celebrating love from the creator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be! Perfect for Valentine's Day, baby showers, and saying "I...
View full detailsISBN: 9781923046610 Australia’s marine and national parks are our natural treasures. Let’s take a closer look! Fly with Galahs above Kati Thanda-La...
View full detailsISBN: 9780241382578 A playful and interactive lift-the-flap series introducing children to a diverse range of jobs and daily routines.3, 2, 1 . . ....
View full detailsA reminder of what truly matter, as told through the adventures of four beloved friends. Based on Charlie's daily Instagram. For fans of Winnie-the...
View full detailsInside the small bowl of your hands,I see your treasure. A mother and child explore a deserted beach on a windy day. It is an afternoon they will b...
View full detailsISBN: 9781416955658From the #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book creator Matthew Van Fleet. An Amazing ABC Safari for Preschoolers!...
View full detailsISBN: 9781925970678 The book every parent and carer has been waiting for to help calm the storm of tantrums.Having a tanty? Chucking your toys out ...
View full detailsISBN: 9781760680626 The Feelings Series are beautifully produced picture books that cover different emotional concepts for young children.The Feeli...
View full detailsISBN: 9781419756818 Explore bridges around the world-and how they unite us-in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture bookBridges can be hig...
View full detailsISBN: 9780734422088 It might not be how you imagined . . . at first.Find a you-shaped space.Let yourself!Another warm and whimsical guide to negoti...
View full detailsISBN: 9781970147285 How will you know what's possible if you don't try?This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts,...
View full detailsBy: Byll Stephen, Beth Stephen, Teeny Tiny Stevies, Simon Howe (Illustrator) ISBN: 9780733342721 Empowering and fun picture books from the cool mus...
View full detailsISBN: 9781839131653 Search and find with Elmer! A first counting-themed spotting book from our favourite patchwork elephant.Learn to count to ten w...
View full detailsISBN: 9780732286620 Wombats are cuddly-looking, slow-moving Australian animals. Their favorite activities are eating, sleeping, and digging holes. ...
View full detailsISBN: 9781788006637 Even more crazy creatures in this bonkers book of mixed-up minibeasts!What do you get if you cross a ladybird with a grasshoppe...
View full detailsWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT 120 pages of stunningly illustrated nature inspired activities. Includes Mazes, Crosswords, Word finds, detailed colouri...
View full detailsBy:Joanna Gaines, Julianna Swaney (Illustrator) ISBN: 9781400314232 Joanna Gaines follows up her #1 New York Times bestseller We Are the Gardeners ...
View full detailsISBN: 9781950500703Illustrated by Asa Gilland My First Book of Houseplants is a beautiful introduction to the world of houseplants for babies and t...
View full detailsYou Might Find Yourself follows a small person's journey as they navigate the world through their imagination. This charming and lovingly handcraft...
View full detailsISBN: 9781925381764By Andrew Kelly, Aunty Joy Murphy Illustrated by Lisa Kennedy In this stunning picture book beautifully given form by Indige...
View full detailsISBN: 9780241446959 When I look at youAnd you look at meI wonder what wonderfulThings you will be.From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily...
View full detailsISBN: 9781741758894By Alison LesterReading age : 4 - 7 years A little girl whose family runs a travelling show falls in love with some wild ponies....
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