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Award-winning indie children's book publisher, inspiring a lifelong love of reading A child’s early years are more important than any other.

Child’s Play is more than a publishing programme, it is a philosophy. This is when children learn most about the world around them, and when they acquire the language they need to survive and grow. Child’s Play provides children, parents and teachers with opportunities to learn through play, participate in motivational activities and extend interactive communication; developing the whole person th

rough the senses, the intellect and the imagination. Child’s Play books are innovative and inclusive, shining a spotlight on all children and representing our diverse world. Every child should be able to find themselves in the books they read. Books play a vital role in building the foundations for learning, and exposure to quality books from an early age helps to develop an enquiring mind and a lifelong love of reading. Visit our website Parent Zone and Teacher Zone for more information and free resources: http://www.childs-play.com/

Competitions, Mighty Mini Reviews etc: enter as per post instructions. After receiving a prize, winners are invited to post their and/or their little one's review along with a picture featuring the prize onto our page. Usual T&Cs.

27/05/2025

⭐ New! FIRST BEHAVIOURS board books illustrated by
Paula Bowles illustration out now ⭐

When I am CURIOUS encourages experimentation in play, which leads to new skills and boosts self-confidence, also empathy as children learn from others.
More: https://www.childs-play.com/collections/first-feelings

26/05/2025

⭐ New! FIRST BEHAVIOURS board book series illustrated by Paula Bowles illustration out now! ⭐

When I am CREATIVE highlights the freedom to explore and have fun with creative activities. We can be creative on our own or with others!
More: https://www.childs-play.com/collections/first-feelings

24/05/2025

We've launched our report with Waterstones Frank Cottrell-Boyce because no child should miss out on the immediate and lifelong benefits of reading.

But we can't do it alone. Will you join us?

Find out how you can support here 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/reading-rights-books-build-a-brighter-future/ -149536?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=childrens-laureate-13&utm_content=facebook-post-220525

23/05/2025

⭐ NEW! FIRST BEHAVIOURS board book series illustrated by Paula Bowles illustration is OUT NOW! ⭐

When I am BRAVE can help parents and caregivers create an environment where children feel safe, loved and capable of being brave, even when things are scary.
More: https://www.childs-play.com/collections/first-feelings

21/05/2025

A classroom favourite, teachers use this book for recycling and creative topics. We love seeing the instruments the kids make after reading! Keep sharing your photos!

OSSIRI AND THE BALA MENGRO by Richard O'Neill, Katharine Quarmby Writer, illustrated by Hannah Tolson, perfect to read and share for National Share-a-Story Month! 'Saving the world, one book at a time'

19/05/2025

⭐ Exciting news! KENDE! KENDE! KENDE! by Kirsten Cappy, Yaya Gentille, illustrated by Rahana Banana Dariah made the Little Rebels Award 2025 longlist! ⭐

More https://littlerebels.org/2025/05/12/the-little-rebels-award-2025-longlist/

19/05/2025

⭐ Publication Day is here! Thrilled to start the week with SIX BRILLIANT NEW BOOKS!

Happy Book Birthday FIRST BEHAVIOURS illustrated by
Paula Bowles illustration OUT NOW!

Fans of FIRST FEELINGS books will love them!
More via our bio!

18/05/2025

Have you been enjoying Bookbug Week and reading lots of bedtime stories together?

We have! And look who visited our Old Lady at HQ to pick some of their favourite books to enjoy together!

18/05/2025

This is an easy pick for National Share-a-Story Month... it's a story-time favourite!

KING LEONARD'S TEDDY by Phoebe Swan Illustration

15/05/2025

Happy International Day of Families
Celebrate reading some of our fave picture books!

I'M NOT A MOUSE! by Evgenia Golubeva Illustrator and writer 🐭
MILO AND MONTY by Roxana Illustrations 🐾🐾
ERROL'S GARDEN by Gillian Hibbs Illustration 🌿
NEW SHOES, RED SHOES by Susan Rollings, Becky Baur
OSSIRI AND THE BALA MENGRO by Richard O'Neill, Katharine Quarmby Writer, Hannah Tolson 🎼
More books with us all in via our bio 📚

12/05/2025

Next pick for National Share-a-Story Month will also create a buzz for World Bee Day activities and story times!
THE BOY WHO LOST HIS BUMBLE by Trudi Esberger Illustration
'Saving the world, one book at a time'

09/05/2025

Our first pick for National Share-a-Story Month 'Saving the world, one book at a time' is...
THE CAN CARAVAN by Richard O'Neill, illustrated by Cindy Kang

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Child’s Play is more than a publishing programme, it is a philosophy. A child’s early years are more important than any other: this is when children learn most about the world around them, and when they acquire the language they need to survive and grow. Child’s Play provides children, parents and teachers with opportunities to learn through play, participate in motivational activities and extend interactive communication; developing the whole person through the senses, the intellect and the imagination. Child’s Play books are innovative and inclusive, shining a spotlight on all children and representing our diverse world. Every child should be able to find themselves in the books they read. Books play a vital role in building the foundations for learning, and exposure to quality books from an early age helps to develop an enquiring mind and a lifelong love of reading.

Visit our website Parent Zone and Teacher Zone for more information and free resources: http://www.childs-play.com/