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The best books for four-year-olds

Whether your little one has begun to venture into independent reading or still wants to be read to, we have just the selection of stories. Fuel their love for reading with early learning books, bedtime tales, and books to guide them through their first experiences. 

Early learning books

Interactive books for playtime

Books for first experiences

Bedtime books for sleepy heads

Gorgeous gift books

Fun books to read aloud

Ladybird’s bestselling Read it Yourself series has been helping children learn to read for over 35 years, and this Level 1 book is perfect for would-be readers with a love of space. Find out how astronauts spend their time, from rockets and space stations to travelling and sleeping in space suits. The simple sentence structure, high-frequency words and charming stories found across the Read it Yourself range all combine to help build the confidence of early readers.