Katherine Battersby: 5 books

You're three! Three is amazing! You're as big as can be. You're one plus two, and that makes three. The world is an exciting place for a three-year-old. Celebrate the imaginative life of the growing child with this sweet picture book that rejoices in being three!

Who's afraid of the dark? Not Squish! Squish Rabbit is a very small rabbit, and he's afraid of lots of things. Like storms. And chickens (you would be too, if you were small!). And the dark. Especially the dark. But when he goes to meet his good friend Twitch the squirrel one evening, he can't...

You're four! Four is fantastic. It's twice as big as two. What else comes as four? Other than you? Thirsty for knowledge, the four-year-old explores the world with great gusto. Celebrate this special age in a child's life with a gorgeous picture book that perfectly captures the joy of being four years old.

Squish is just a little rabbit. But being little can lead to big problems. Sometimes Squish is hard to hear . . . or see. (Which is how he got his name.) And no one notices him. But Squish notices things- especially when someone is about to get into trouble and needs help. Here is little Squish's BIG chance.

You're five! You've grown so big! Look at you! You're four plus one. You're three plus two! Being 'big' feels so important and exciting to the treasured five-year-old in your life. Celebrate the pleasures of growing up with this unique picture book that highlights how special it is to be five!