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Books for 1 Year Olds

 
 
Find the best Books for 1 year olds here: lots of ideas for Birthday gifts or Christmas presents for one year old boys or girls ... children's books for reading for fun, learning or education!

 
 Harry the Dirty Dog [Board book]

Harry the Dirty Dog
by Gene Zion

Originally published in 1956, this boardbook 34 page edition is a proven favourite through the generations.
 

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The Wonky Donkey [no CD, but mp3 download links]

The Wonky Donkey
by Craig Smith

Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky wonky, donkey! Paperback, illustrated, 24 page + CD.
 

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 Cars and Trucks and Things That Go

Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
by Richard Scarry 

A wonderfully illustrated classic to engage little boys and girls alike. Hardback, 69 page edition.
 

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Spot Little Library [Board book]

Spot - My Little Library
by Eric Hill 

Six miniature Spot board books in a chunky little slipcase: "In the Garden", "At Home", "Farm Animals", "Favourite Toys", "First Colours" and "Counting 1 to 5".
 

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Beatrix Potter - the Complete Tales: The 23 Original Tales 
 

Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales
by Beatrix Potter

This complete and unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potter's Tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations.  

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 The Nickle Nackle Tree

The Nickle Nackle Tree
by Lynley Dodd 

"In the Manglemunching Forest, there's a Nickle Nackle tree, growing Nickle Nackle berries that are red as red can be." A beautiful counting book with wonderful rhyming words and brilliant illustrations to inspire young imaginations. Paperback, full colour, 36 pages.

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 Guess How Much I Love You [Board Book]

Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McBratney

This delightful classic for babies and toddlers is a 24 page boardbook edition, with full colour illustrations.
 

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Cock-a-doodle-doo! Farmyard Hullabaloo!

Cock-a-doodle-do! Farmyard Hullaballoo
by Giles Andreae 

Join in the noisy animal romp down on the farm. Lively rhymes are brought to life with fun, vibrant colour and b&w pictures of favourite farm animals.   Paperback, 32 page edition. 

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 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
by Beatrix Potter

Hardcover, colour illustrated, 64 page centenary edition.  

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 Lgb: Richard Scarry's the Bunny Book

The Bunny Book
by Richard Scarry

A beautifully illustrated and well written story of a baby bunny and what he wants to be when he grows up.  Hardback, 24 page edition.

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 Go Maisy, Go! [Board book]

Go Maisy, Go!
by Lucy Cousins

Maisy is always on the move in this colourful lift-the-flap 12 page colour illustrated board book.
 

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 A Dragon in a Wagon

A Dragon in a Wagon
by Lynley Dodd 

An imaginative rhyming picture book, from a famous NZ children's author, about Susie Fogg who dreams of having a more exciting pet than a dog, something like a dragon. Spiral bound, 32 page, with colour illustrations.  

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This list of ideas for the best Books for 1 Year Olds has been compiled independently to help parents, relatives and family friends in their search for a birthday gift or Christmas present to read to a one year old boy or girl.