Sharing this book with babies and the very young is a joyful experience for parent and child, guaranteed to bring laughter into every day. Little babies love looking at picture of other very young children and here a group of toddlers sprawl and tumble across the pages. Each illustration is full of its own delights and they build to a wonderful ending that will have children giggling with anticipation. One of the best books for babies ever created.
You might also like All Fall Down - another First Book for Babies, illustrated and written by Helen Oxenbury.
Reviewed by Andrea Reece Andrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic. More reviews by Andrea Reece
About Tickle, Tickle
Enjoy this bright and beautiful book and join in the fun of tickling!
"Full of simple actions that one-year-olds can imitate." The Sunday Times
Author
About Helen Oxenbury
Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically-acclaimed illustrators of all time. Her many award-winning books for children include We’re Going On a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen, Farmer Duck, written by Martin Waddell and There’s Going to Be a Baby, written by John Burningham; as well as her classic board books for babies. Helen has won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal twice – in 1969, for The Quangle Wangle’s Hat and The Dragon of an Ordinary Family and in 1999, for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. She lives in London.
Read Helen Oxenbury on winning the Kate Greenaway medal twice here.
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Frequently asked questions
Enjoy this bright and beautiful book and join in the fun of tickling! The much-loved and cherished babies are back in these delightful stories to help engage toddlers and encourage a love of reading.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Tickle, Tickle and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Tickle, Tickle features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations
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Tickle, Tickle was written by Helen Oxenbury and published by Walker Books Ltd
Tickle, Tickle has 10 pages
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