Interactive and activity books are a great way of engaging and introducing young children to books. Not only that they are perfect for taking on holiday to keep children occupied on the plane or on long car journeys. There are a variety to choose from so you will be sure to find one that your child loves!

Pre-School

Dear Zoo. By Rod Campbell

First published in 1982 this classic lift-the-flap book has been a favourite amongst toddlers and parents alike.

Noisy Farm. By Little Tiger Press

Touch, feel and hear the noisy animals on every page of this interactive board book with textures and sounds.

Where’s Mr Lion. By Ingela Arrhenius

Part of the felt-flap series, try to find Mrs Giraffe, Mr Crocodile, Mrs Elephant and Mr Lion himself.

Pop-Up Peakaboo Bedtime. By DK

Bunny wants to go to bed, but everyone is hiding! Hunt the room high and low to find Bunny’s friends before bedtime.

Poppy and Sam’s Animal Hide-and-Seek. By Jenny Tyler

Join Poppy and Sam to play hide-and-seek on the farm. Lift the flaps to find Daisy the cow, Curley the Pig and all of the other animal friends.

5-8 years

Build Your Own Dinosaurs. By Simon Tudhope

There are 20 of the biggest fiercest dinosaurs to build in this sticker book.

Where’s Wally Now? By Martin Handford

Search for Wally as he travels through time.

See Inside Your Body. By Katie Daynes

This flap book reveals the inner workings of the human body. Colourful illustrations and informative texts.

Lift the Flap Picture Atlas. By Alex Frith

An Atlas full of flaps revealing beautiful buildings, exotic animals and amazing sights.

Sticker Dolly Dressing Fairies. By Fiona Watt

Dress the fairy dolls in beautiful outfits as they flutter their way through fairyland, go to a tea party, make magical fairy wishes and lots more.