The best children's books of 2015

All the books on this list are beautifully written and illustrated and will give you many hours of book-reading happiness with your little ones...

Reading to your children has to be one of the best ways of bonding with them.

And because mums and dads always need fresh, new material to read to their little bookworms, here's a fresh new list just for you!

Presenting the best children's books of 2015, as selected by The New York Times Book Review.

These books are, without a doubt, going to provide you and your little ones hours of magical story-telling time together!

1. Ask Me

This whimsically illustrated book by the late, great Bernard Waber ("Lyle, Lyle Crocodile") is just perfect for daddy and his little girl to read together.

Together, you'll go on a walk in crisp Autumn weather, and have a sweet daddy-daughter conversation, like the characters in the book.

Suitable for kids aged 3-8 years.

Available for approximately US$12 at amazon.com.

2. Finding Winnie: The true story of the world's most famous bear

Who doesn't love the ever-so-lovable Winnie-the-Pooh?

This delightful book by Lindsay Mattick tells you the story behind A.A. Milne’s classic tale, "Winnie-the-Pooh".

Suitable for kids aged 4-8 years.

Available for approximately US$10 at amazon.com.

3. Is Mommy

Written by Victoria Chang, your little ones will get to answer a question per page about their favourite person in the world - Mummy!

Suitable for little ones aged 6 months to 5 years.

Available for approximately US$12 at amazon.com.

4. Last Stop on Market Street

This is a lovely story by Matt de la Peña that teaches children the beauty of helping others.

As you read this to your child, you'll go on a bus ride with C.J. and his grandma.

C.J. can't seem to stop complaining, but Granny shows him the other side of things after they arrive at a soup kitchen to help out.

Suitable for kids aged 3-8 years.

Available for approximately US$13 at amazon.com.

5. Pool

This magical tale with no words will take you and your little one on an underwater journey through the depths of a public swimming pool.

Written by JiHyeon Lee, the main characters of this charming story are a little girl and boy who develop a lovely friendship as the story progresses.

Suitable for kids aged 3-9 years.

Available for approximately US$13 at amazon.com.

6. Thank You and Good Night

Featuring a little girl whose stuffed rabbit hosts a surprise sleepover party, this sweet story by Patrick McDonnell is the perfect bedtime tale.

Suitable for kids aged 3-6 years.

Available for approximately US$9 at amazon.com.

7. The Menino: A Story Based on Real Events

Narrated by an older sibling, this story is all about the cute oddness of babies — from the alien sounds they make to the odd way they move.

This book is written by Isol and translated by Elisa Amado.

Suitable for kids aged 3-8 years.

Available for approximately US$14 at amazon.com.

8. Toys Meet Snow

This story by Emily Jenkins sees three toys from the "Toys Go Out" chapter book series get their own picture book and go on a journey to look at the marvels of snow.

Perfect as a Christmas present for your little one!

Suitable for kids aged 3-8 years.

Available for approximately US$13 at amazon.com.

9. Waiting

As you read this story by Kevin Henkes to your little one, you're also teaching him important lessons on patience and perspective through the tale of five toys on a windowsill, each waiting for something different.

Suitable for kids aged 3-7 years.

Available for approximately US$10 at amazon.com.

Written by

Nalika Unantenne

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