A picture book’s re-readability factor is one of my biggest considerations when picking out a story for my own children, or choosing one as a gift – something that make my kids shout “read it again”, it makes me want to shout about them too. Here are three recent gems that ticked that all-important re-readability box…

Are You A Monster?

Great for getting rid of any pent-up, pre-bedtime energy (especially after multiple readings!), Guilherme Karsten’s  interactive picture book will have kids romping and roaring and stomping and stamping as the monster character tries to find out if they are monsters too.

The bold contrasting colours of the illustrations are eye-catching, and the owlish glasses are just perfect for the inquisitive little monster. And there will be giggles aplenty when he finds out just how monstrous those little readers can be!

 Wolves In Helicopers

Can we take a moment just to enjoy that title? This wonderful picture book, written by super talent Sarah Tagholm is clever take on tackling nightmares with the power of your imagination – something the author clearly has lots of!

Alongside Paddy Donelly’s atmospheric, action-packed illustrations, this story is funny, twisty, and a little bit dark, all ingredients have made it a firm favourite, alongside its empowering, feel good ending!

Beware The Blue Bagoo

This gorgeous book feels destined to be a classic with its beautifully delivered message about not buying into rumours without checking out the facts first – which is exactly what this clever little detective sets out to do.

With Andrea Stegmaier’s busy illustrations and unusual characters, there is plenty bagoo-spotting to be done along the way. Karl Newson’s trademark talent for pleasing rhymes and rhythms that are never dull will have grown-ups requesting to read it again, too!