Welcome to Reading - books for ages 2+

In our Welcome to Reading book selection, you’ll find an engaging mix of picture books and home learning, perfect for children taking their first steps into reading.


  • Adventures of the Big Bad Bogey

    Adventures of the Big Bad Bogey

    Meet the Big Bad Bogey. He's GREEN. He's NASTY. And he's a SNOTTY mischief-maker. But not everyone is afraid of him. The Good Little Bogey is tougher than he looks. Has the Big Bad Bogey met his match?

    €5.10

  • Agent Moose: For Your Spies Only (3 book bind-up)

    Agent Moose: For Your Spies Only (3 book bind-up)

    Something fishy is going on at the South Shore. Folks just disappear and are never seen again. But when Agent Moose learns that a key witness has gone missing, he and Owlfred ride to the rescue. Will they find the missing turtle before time runs out?

    €6.40

  • The Baddies (PB)

    The Baddies (PB)

    The Baddies are the meanest in the land. They adore being bad and fight over who is the nastiest. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits, but will they succeed?

    €10.30

  • Bluey: Barky Boats

    Bluey: Barky Boats

    Bluey and Mackenzie are spending the day with their buddies. They're excited to play Barky Boats and build a fairy garden! Their buddies Mia and Captain seem distracted - will they still have time to play with them?

    €9.00

  • Burglar Bill

    Burglar Bill

    Burglar Bill is a very naughty man. Each night, he eats a stolen supper and goes out stealing things. But when he accidentally steals a baby, it turns his naughty life upside down!

    €6.40

  • Did YOU Do This Poo? (PB)

    Did YOU Do This Poo? (PB)

    When a poo appears somewhere it shouldn't be, an extremely inquisitive little unicorn is left wondering who on earth could have left it there, asking everyone he knows, Did YOU do this POO?

    €9.00

  • Dinosaurs (with Two Mini Dinos)

    Dinosaurs (with Two Mini Dinos)

    In this book, learn about different dinosaur species, what scientists think dinos looked like, and how fossils have helped us learn about them.

    €6.40

  • Dragon Games Pack x3

    Dragon Games Pack x3

    An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world! Play the game. Save the realm.

    €9.00

  • Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Message in a Bottle

    Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Message in a Bottle

    Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers, age 5+. In this full-colour, newly created adventure story, the children and Timmy find a special toy, hidden deep inside a cave . . .

    €7.70

  • Hatching Shark

    Hatching Shark

    Hatch your own incredible shark from an egg.

    €9.00

  • Hatching Unicorn

    Hatching Unicorn

    Hatch your own beautiful unicorn from an egg! This pack also includes fun stickers and a full-colour booklet jam-packed with enchanting unicorn facts. Contains small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years of age.

    €9.00

  • Home Bird Hoot (PB)

    Home Bird Hoot (PB)

    A beautiful tale about unlikely friendship and how its power can help you to be braver than you think. Can Little Hoot find the strength to be brave when Momo needs her most. . .?

    €10.30

  • How to Train Your Dragon Early Readers x 6

    How to Train Your Dragon Early Readers x 6

    Join Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the gang from DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk on all-new adventures in this pack of Early Readers.

    €13.80

  • I Love Unicorns Activity Book

    I Love Unicorns Activity Book

    Explore an enchanted world in the I LOVE UNICORNS sticker-activity book! Jam-packed with unicorn fun and magical stickers.

    €7.70

  • Is That Your Mama? (PB)

    Is That Your Mama? (PB)

    A beautiful, moving celebration of what it truly means to be family, from the brilliant new picture book duo Patrice Lawrence and Diane Ewen.

    €10.30

  • Julia Readers Pack x4

    Julia Readers Pack x4

    €12.90

  • Kittens Easy Reader

    Kittens Easy Reader

    From fluffy Persians to playful Toyger cats ― kids will love learning about each breed and finding their purrfect kitty friend. Includes two kitty puzzle erasers.

    €5.10

  • The Koala Who Could

    The Koala Who Could

    Kevin the koala likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But when change comes along uninvited one day, he learns that new things can be wonderfully surprising!

    €6.40

  • Marvel Amazing Powers

    Marvel Amazing Powers

    Discover the amazing powers of your favourite Marvel Super Heroes! Meet the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America and many more. Read about their friends, their foes and most importantly, their incredible powers!

    €6.40

  • Little Groot, Big Feelings

    Little Groot, Big Feelings

    Marvel fan-favourite Groot stars in this original storybook that explores social emotional issues. With a kid-friendly art style and simple, preschool text Groot learns to get in touch with his feelings!

    €9.00

  • Marvel Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Ultimate Sticker Book

    Marvel Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Ultimate Sticker Book

    Go on a new epic adventure with Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy in this exciting sticker book featuring more than 100 stickers.

    €6.40

  • Minecraft Young Readers: The Sky's the Limit!

    Minecraft Young Readers: The Sky's the Limit!

    Emmy and Birch go on an adventure to take to the sky with this Young Reader book, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!

    €7.70

  • My Bum is So Spooky! (PB)

    My Bum is So Spooky! (PB)

    It's Halloween and one little boy is feeling VERY SPOOKY, WOOOOOOO! With all of his friends ready for trick-or-treat fun, and with brilliant costumes galore, this might just be the best Halloween ever!

    €9.00

  • Naughty Narwhal

    Naughty Narwhal

    Narwhal is the most mischievous little creature in the sea. Wherever she is, she's always up to something. And, one day, Narwhal sees all of her friends having a party and realises they didn't invite her. Oh no - what will Narwhal do? This warmly funny picture book about friendship and kindness is perfect for all children.

    €9.00

  • Neon Scratch Art Animals

    Neon Scratch Art Animals

    Filled with fun activities to complete and puzzles to solve, this fantastic scratch art activity book is a fantastic way to keep little hands and minds busy.

    €7.70

  • Owl Diaries Bind-Up 2: A Woodland Wedding & Eva and the New Owl

    Owl Diaries Bind-Up 2: A Woodland Wedding & Eva and the New Owl

    In A WOODLAND WEDDING Eva's teacher, Miss Featherbottom, is getting married. In EVA AND THE NEW OWL a new owl named Hailey has started in Eva's class at school.

    €9.00

  • The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

    The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

    Poor Plop! Baby owls are meant to love darkness - but he's terrified of it. How can he overcome his nerves and become a true night owl?

    €6.40

  • Starter Pack 1 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised

    Starter Pack 1 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised

    These books are part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers and perfectly match the new Letters and Sounds guidance used in schools across the UK.

    €12.90

  • Starter Pack 2 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised

    Starter Pack 2 Matched to Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised

    This starter packs contains the books in Scholastic Set 1 and 2 of the Phonics Book Bag Readers series. These books are part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers.

    €12.90

  • Phonics Boxed Set

    Phonics Boxed Set

    Learn to read with help from your favourite Pokemon! This boxed set of twelve easy-to-read books is designed just for kids learning their letter sounds. The fun, action-packed stories in each book feature beloved Pokemon.

    €11.60

  • Speak Up!

    Speak Up!

    Join the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library!

    €10.30

  • The Stinky Wonky Donkey (PB)

    The Stinky Wonky Donkey (PB)

    Dinky Donkey tells us all about which animals she loves the best of all. And whether it's a reindeer, a zebra, a horse or a camel, one thing's for sure: our cute friend Dinky Donkey loves ALL creatures!

    €9.00

  • Super Space Kids! Save Planet Drizzlebottom

    Super Space Kids! Save Planet Drizzlebottom

    The first intergalactic adventure from superstar Peter Andre! This picture book for 3+ emphasises the importance of friendship, teamwork, resilience and kindness.

    €10.30

  • Supertato: Mean Green Time Machine

    Supertato: Mean Green Time Machine

    Time travel thrills in the brand new adventure in the bestselling SUPERTATO series from Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet!

    €10.30

  • There's a Dinosaur in Your Book

    There's a Dinosaur in Your Book

    This playful interactive story helps little ones to learn about inside and outside voices, as they teach Little Dinosaur when to be quiet... and when to be LOUD!

    €10.30

  • There's No Such Thing as Dragons (PB)

    There's No Such Thing as Dragons (PB)

    Can YOU find the dragons in this super-fun picture book? When a little boy is told there's no such thing as dragons, he doesn't believe it for a second. Dragons MUST exist!

    €9.00

  • There's No Such Thing as Elves

    There's No Such Thing as Elves

    When a little boy is told there's no such thing as elves, he doesn't believe it for a second. Surely elves exist? But if he has any chance of proving that elves are real, the little boy needs proof!

    €9.00

  • This Rock Is Mine (PB)

    This Rock Is Mine (PB)

    Two frogs sit on a rock; and both of them think it's theirs. They fight and squabble furiously over it. But when a hungry heron swoops down, the frogs realise it's time to find another rock . . . together!

    €10.30

  • Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop Save Christmas

    Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop Save Christmas

    When Unicorn receives a letter from Santa, she's super excited. But - oh no! - Santa's too poorly to deliver presents. Christmas is ruined! Or is it? Because our favourite unicorn has a super rainbow-poop-shaped surprise that might just save Christmas for everyone.

    €9.00

  • Unicorns Don't Love Sparkles

    Unicorns Don't Love Sparkles

    Everyone's favourite unicorn is back, and he's got a lot to say! Unicorn likes a lot to things. The only problem is that the things he likes aren't exactly the same as everyone else.

    €3.80

  • When Cookie Crumbled (PB)

    When Cookie Crumbled (PB)

    Michael's one cool cookie, but when he's made to feel like he needs to be like everyone else, he feels all alone and CRUMBLES. Will the other cookies be there for Michael when he needs them most?

    €9.00

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