Our favourite picture books about love
There's nothing quite like the bond between a carer and their child, and these picture books beautifully explore that unconditional love.
So whether you're cuddling with your child before bed or just want to relax with an adorable tale, we've chosen some books that are bound to make your storytime even more heartwarming than normal.
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I Really Really Love You So
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I Really Really Love You So
Can Bush Baby find the best way to show love? A delightfully funny book that avoids cliché and sickly sentiment – but will certain…
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Ways to Say I Love You
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Ways to Say I Love You
A gorgeous celebration of all the things we do with and for the people we love – from listening, to sharing, to playing together, …
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I Love You Like Yellow
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I Love You Like Yellow
This beautiful book display all the ways we express of love and is accompanied by glorious illustrations.
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When You Joined Our Family
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When You Joined Our Family
A heart-warming exploration of the adoption journey full of beautiful, inclusive illustrations.
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Slug in Love
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Slug in Love
Doug is a slug in need of a hug... but no-one wants to give him a cuddle! Will Doug ever find his perfect match? A brilliantly fun…
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My Bright Shining Star
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My Bright Shining Star
Fatima and her foster carer Aunty Rae have fun together, singing to the North Star.A heartwarming and moving story that reflects r…
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Love Giraffes Can't Dance
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Love Giraffes Can't Dance
Love makes a giraffe sing, skip, leap and boogie in this lovely board book addition to the original Giraffes Can't Dance.
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I Love You, Stick Insect
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I Love You, Stick Insect
Stick Insect has fallen in love with another stunning Stick Insect - the only problem is, it's actually a stick. Enjoy hilarious, …
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Simon Sock
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Simon Sock
All the socks in the draw have pairs except for Simon Sock - he's all alone. He's odd. But when there's a voice from under the che…
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Uncle Bobby's Wedding
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Uncle Bobby's Wedding
This huggable treat of a book is a gorgeous and heartfelt celebration of weddings, as Chloe learns that just because her Uncle Bob…
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Guess How Much I Love You
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Guess How Much I Love You
This modern classic is a wonderful story about love between a child and a parent, which is never too early to share with your baby…
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The Boy Who Loved Everyone
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The Boy Who Loved Everyone
Dimitri is new at nursery, and no matter how many people (and trees) he says 'I love you' to, no one says it back. Dimitri starts …
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Words and Your Heart
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Words and Your Heart
A clear and simple book all about the power of words to affect how we feel that is perfect for young children just starting to nav…
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A Brave Bear
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A Brave Bear
A book for families, for dads and for illustration fans, this is in the same territory as the phenomenally successful Guess How Mu…
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I'll Love You Always
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I'll Love You Always
This is a perfect bedtime book about the everlasting bond of love between a little mouse and her mummy or daddy.
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L is For Love
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L is For Love
L is for Love and L is for Lemons... A warm and joyful picture book which follows one family as they journey to the bustling …
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Love Grows Everywhere
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Love Grows Everywhere
This charming book celebrates the many ways love grows and how it helps make the world better and brighter.
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Loves Makes a Family
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Loves Makes a Family
With simple text, and bursting with bright, vibrant illustrations, this simple, inclusive, board book speaks volumes about all asp…
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Zeki Loves Daddy
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Zeki Loves Daddy
An ideal gentle step-up from a board book, this sweet story about daily life with Daddy and Zeki is filled with love, play and snu…
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Zeki Loves Mummy
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Zeki Loves Mummy
Somewhere between a board book and a picture book, this is ideal for two to three year olds who will enjoy the rhyming text and sw…
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