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Children and young people's services - Babies and under 5s
There are story times and activities for children in many of our libraries.
Babies are soothed by the human voice, and enjoy being held and cuddled - all of these needs are met when reading to your child.
Lancashire Libraries have chosen books especially for babies to enjoy - and babies can have their own ticket from the day they are born.
We look forward to seeing you!
12 Favourite books for babies
- Ayliffe, Alex Boo Barney
- Campbell, Rod Dear Zoo
- Campbell, Rod Fluffy Chick
- Glory, Debi Mr Bear says a Little Hush Please
- Hill, Eric Where's Spot?
- MacDonald, Amy Let's do it
- MacKinnon, Debbie Find my duck!
- Ormerod, Jan Peek-a-boo!
- Oxenbury, Helen Tickle, Tickle
- Playtime First words, rhymes and actions
- Prater, John Number one, tickle your tum
- The Wheels on the Bus Family fun touch and sing book
Young children love your undivided attention, and love to listen to you telling them stories - so set a little time aside each day for reading.
You and your child will enjoy the books here and they can be borrowed free from your local Lancashire Library.
12 Favourite Picture Books
Janet and Allan Ahlberg The Jolly Postman- Eileen Browne Handa's Surprise
- Nick Butterworth Thud!
- Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- David Carter How Many Bugs in a Box
- Helen Cooper Pumpkin Soup
- Penny Dale Ten in the Bed
- Sally Grindley Shhh!
- Mick Inkpen The Great Pet Sale
- Sam McBratney Guess How Much I Love You
- Eugene Trivizas Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
- Martin Waddell Can't You Sleep Little Bear