Kirsten Barrett

Don't doubt yourself. These are books that are shared with a child so you can be brave with them.
I loved when my little one was older and he returned to these to them read independently
Now he is 9 we still have some of these books scattered around and he will read them still

So I just looked at photos from when my little one was 3
Emily Gravett - Again, Meerkat Mail
The snowman, journey - ahhhh soon many books! Enjoy.
I would also say look in charity shops too as they don't all need to be new and you know a good book! ♥️

I'm so excited by all the book options - so many to choose from and books that eventually he will read himself in the future too

Don't trust fish isn't poetry just hilarious

Same publisher and the books are huge so very exciting for a younger child.

The shape ones are brilliant too from Klassen.
I was just thinking poetry too - there are so many fab books for that age.
Have you got Don't trust fish on the list?

Oh we have this. It's brilliant - I've been sharing it with my wee one since he was about 3 too. I must dig it out and have another look.
They have other great books that are brilliant for that age and above too. There is one with different types of schools (for animals) on each page.

It's brilliant I have a copy. My 9 year old hasn't read it yet but I've shared a few sections with him. Really interesting ⭐

Jon Klassen books
Also mix it up with non fiction and exposure to lots of different texts.

We have a very excited birthday boy all ready for Bunny Vs Monkey @the-phoenix-comic.bsky.social @jamiesmart.bsky.social
With a few friends too...

My first four that I thought of!
Fabulous Scottish authors and fabulous stories too.

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Great topic! I've only read the Artezans from these 4.
I have been delving into Irish authors, I still share and recommend Scottish ones too though.
I don't think I'll have any surprises to share though

I also picked fox girl! 🦊🦌

I love away with words - great choices indeed

I'm looking forward to seeing this, think my little one would enjoy it

I'm taking it today as I go to collect a pal

Had a think and I've picked these four
All very different! Different ages and different types of friendships
#kidsbooksfriday

I've just got Glasgow Boys from the library - looking forward to starting

Ok, it's a masterpiece.

It's not traumatic but I had to wipe away a few tears as the emotions were so vivid - this is a story that stays with you. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social will there be a sequel? I want more!

Just about to start this book published by @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
After meeting them at the LAI conference this weekend in Dublin - it's also nominated for the AnPost book awards....

Oh that is a great choice Sarah! Love this book. Must dip into it some more

Ohhhh my wee one would love these!

I'm away from home today but here are some Irish nonfiction to add to the choices.
There is just something about a big book!
So many fabulous non-fictuon books
#kidsbooksfriday

I found it in the local library

@sabinelittle.bsky.social - I can see you loving this

Oh isn't this just a beautiful picture book!
Spotted in the library and definitely think it's one I should look at buying.i love how the languages are woven together and the description of how it feels to have more than one language.
Beautiful

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Would you believe my little one just asked that, I had to say I don't remember - and he hasn't been able to guess.

It's not easy to find!

Bedtime story continues - Boy at the back of the class is opening up so many conversations.
My little one didn't understand the negative comments from the adults in the story at all, it was really clever how Onjali showed the first definitions of refugee came from things the children had overheard