[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” link_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Books to help your child cover the basics before they start school.<\/p>\n
Find more resources on preparing for school<\/a>, including recommended books and a loanable school pack.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Baby-Diplodocus-Finds-Shapes.jpg” alt=”Baby Diplodocus Finds Shapes” title_text=”Baby Diplodocus Finds Shapes” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=4080416″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Nicola Carthy<\/strong><\/p>\n Little ones will love learning about all the shapes in Baby Diplodocus’ playful prehistoric world – oval, circle, triangle, diamond, and stars!<\/p>\n Follow Baby Diplodocus’ day as she explores, plays, and learns, before finally snuggling down to sleep under the twinkling night sky.<\/p>\n Borrow Baby Diplodocus Finds Shapes<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/My-Very-First-Shapes-with-The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar.jpg” alt=”My Very First Shapes with The Very Hungry Caterpillar” title_text=”My Very First Shapes with The Very Hungry Caterpillar” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=4069213″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Eric Carle<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn all about circles, squares, triangles and more with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends.<\/p>\n Each page of this chunky board book has been thoughtfully designed with a peep-through flap to encourage little ones to join in and guess the shape.<\/p>\n Perfect for getting very little ones excited about learning their very first shapes!<\/p>\n Borrow My Very First Shapes with The Very Hungry Caterpillar<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Shapes-of-Nature.jpg” alt=”Shapes of Nature” title_text=”Shapes of Nature” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3993708″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Ben Hoare<\/strong><\/p>\n Taking inspiration from the world around us, we have arranged iridescent beetles, eye-popping tree frogs, knobbly sea shells, glistening crystals, fabulous fungi, and exquisite feathers into stunning artistic arrangements that are full of colour and packed with detail.<\/p>\n These clever designs shine a light on nature’s variety with amazing clarity, they invite you to observe the differences between objects that look similar at first sight, and they reveal the intricate features that we normally overlook.<\/p>\n Borrow Shapes of Nature<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paddington-Shapes.jpg” alt=”Paddington Shapes” title_text=”Paddington Shapes” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3791656″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Michael Bond<\/strong><\/p>\n Shapes are all around us, everywhere we look and Paddington is setting off to find them – from the rectangle front door to his tasty diamond-shaped sandwich.<\/p>\n This eye-catching board book is the perfect first introduction for little ones to shapes.<\/p>\n Borrow Paddington: Shapes<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Trouble-With-Triangles.jpg” alt=”The Trouble With Triangles” title_text=”The Trouble With Triangles” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3775044″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Lily Murray<\/strong><\/p>\n Doodle and Dot are best friends. They do everything together, like drawing shapes! But their drawings have a habit of coming to life. Can the pals work together to get the triangles under control?<\/p>\n ‘The Trouble with Triangles’ is an introduction to shapes and art for preschoolers.<\/p>\n Borrow The Trouble With Triangles<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-shape-badge.jpg” alt=”Book cover of The Shape Badge” title_text=”The shape badge” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3506055″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Zahara Andrews and Danny Stack<\/strong><\/p>\n The Squirrels are practising their shape skills, but some shapes are more difficult than others.<\/p>\n Will Duggee and the Squirrels be able to help the animals take shelter in shapes that fit them before the rain starts?<\/p>\n Borrow The Shape Badge<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Special-shapes.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Special Shapes” title_text=”Special shapes” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3527878″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p>\n Here is an introduction to a variety of shapes and the world of Dr Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers! Flip the flap – what can you see?<\/p>\n Full of Dr Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this board book explores a variety of shapes.<\/p>\n Borrow Special Shapes<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Phizz-whizzing.jpg” alt=”Book cover of A Phizz-Whizzing Shapes Finger Trail Book” title_text=”Phizz whizzing” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3553327″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake<\/strong><\/p>\n Have fun learning about shapes with your favourite Dahl characters in this interactive board book!<\/p>\n Chiddlers will have splendiferous fun learning how to make shapes with the help of this fun and colourful finger trail board book.<\/p>\n Borrow A Phizz-Whizzing Shapes Finger Trail Book<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Peppas-shape-hunt.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Peppa’s Shape Hunt” title_text=”Peppas shape hunt” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3576553″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Learn all about different shapes with Peppa and her family! Peppa and George are on holiday aboard a cruise ship!<\/p>\n Encourage children to find and count the shapes on the ship, and talk about what they look like. Then lift the flaps to discover how two shapes placed together can make an entirely different shape!<\/p>\n Borrow Peppa’s Shape Hunt<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shapes-with-little-fish.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Shapes with Little Fish” title_text=”Shapes with little fish” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2718871″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Lucy Cousins<\/strong><\/p>\n Join Little Fish on an underwater journey, and count from 1 to 10 along the way.<\/p>\n Little readers will love Lucy Cousin’s bright, bold characters and will delight at the final page, teeming with colourful fish of all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n Borrow Shapes with Little Fish<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nibbles-shapes.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Nibbles Shapes” title_text=”Nibbles shapes” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3324350″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Emma Yarlett<\/strong><\/p>\n There are circles, squares and stars to spot. And maybe one final, extra-special shape from him to you.<\/p>\n A fun, rhyming, first introduction to shapes with Nibbles’ book-munching twist. Babies and toddlers will love peeping through die-cuts and lifting flaps as they follow Nibbles on his exciting, shape-filled journey.<\/p>\n Borrow Nibbles Shapes<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shapes-anderson.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Shapes” title_text=”Shapes anderson” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3331749″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Airlie Anderson<\/strong><\/p>\n Cat’s family return to introduce basic concepts. Babies will love the bold colours and enjoy listening to a reader share the simple text!<\/p>\n Borrow Shapes<\/em> \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bears-love-squares.jpg” alt=”Book cover of Bears Love Squares” title_text=”Bears love squares” url=”https:\/\/suffolk.spydus.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/spydus.exe\/ENQ\/OPAC\/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2745791″ url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” link_font_size=”19px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.3em” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Caryl Hart<\/strong><\/p>\n Triangles are tremendous, circles are sensational, but Bear loves squares.<\/p>\n A gloriously colourful celebration of shapes, friendship and the power of seeing things from a different perspective.<\/p>\nBaby Diplodocus Finds Shapes<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
My Very First Shapes with The Very Hungry Caterpillar<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Shapes of Nature: A Kaleidoscope of the Natural World<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Paddington: Shapes<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
The Trouble With Triangles<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
The Shape Badge<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Special Shapes<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
A Phizz-Whizzing Shapes Finger Trail Book<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Peppa’s Shape Hunt<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Shapes with Little Fish<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Nibbles Shapes<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Shapes<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Bears Love Squares<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n