Top-rated books by John Hutton
Bedtime, Baby Safe and Sound
Age: 0-3
Books like John Hutton’s
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure in a magical forest setting.
Strong female protagonist encourages empowerment and resilience.
Enhances creative thinking and imaginative play.
Ideal for family reading, fosters bonding and discussion.
Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Award winning
Knight Owl
Christopher Denise, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Heroic owl character inspires courage and confidence.
Engages young minds with captivating medieval adventure.
Strengthens reading skills through vivid, exciting narrative.
Encourages creative thinking and resilience.
Knight Owl
Christopher Denise, 2022
Award winning
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating story encourages creativity and exploration.
Characters teach valuable lessons in teamwork and resilience.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Umbrella
Beth Ferry, 2023
What a Day: A Mindful Moment For Bedtime
Emma Ballantine, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routine with mindfulness techniques.
Calms children before sleep, promoting better rest.
Encourages emotional regulation through relatable scenarios.
Supports early developmental milestones in a soothing manner.
What a Day: A Mindful Moment For Bedtime
Emma Ballantine, 2023
Waves and Wiggles: A moving-counter play book with early letter shapes
Ladybird Books, Ekaterina Trukhan, 2023
10 pages
Why to read
Interactive play enhances motor skills and letter recognition.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Encourages early literacy through engaging letter shapes.
Perfect for parent-child bonding over learning.
Waves and Wiggles: A moving-counter play book with early letter shapes
Ladybird Books, Ekaterina Trukhan, 2023
Baby Touch: A black-and-white buggy book
Ladybird, Ladybird Books, 2021
12 pages
Why to read
High-contrast visuals stimulate infant visual development.
Supports cognitive growth and sensory skills.
Encourages interaction and bonding during reading.
Portable design, perfect for on-the-go engagement.
Baby Touch: A black-and-white buggy book
Ladybird, Ladybird Books, 2021
I See Farm Animals: Bilingual (English / Korean) A Newborn Black & White Baby Book
Lauren Dick, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Stimulates visual development with high-contrast black and white images.
Introduces farm animals in both English and Korean languages.
Encourages early language skills and bilingual learning.
Perfect for newborn sensory development and engagement.
