5 gorgeous new picture books that will ignite your child's imagination

With the mid-term around the corner and the evenings about to get darker, now is the perfect time to invest in a few new books for your little ones.

Ideal for cuddling together on the couch or the bed, here are five new picture books that we love:  

1. Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers 

From land to sky, to people and time, your little one's head will no doubt be filled with hundreds of questions – not all of which you will be able to answer – which is where Oliver's new book comes to! Inspired by the birth of Oliver's son, Here We Are is a moving an thought-provoking book in which the author takes the reader on a journey through a series of heartfelt notes introducing planet Earth. 

Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain, a deep look at our place in space, or a guide to all of the animals, Oliver's signature wit and humour combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for children. 

Available here. 

2. Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and Barbara Bakos

Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans is a lyrical tale by debut author Jessie Miller and beautifully illustrated by the talented Barbara Bakos. It tells the story of Rooster whose sparkly jeans are derided by the other farm animals. However, they are eventually impressed by Rooster's confidence in sporting the jeans and just being himself. This book is perfect for fashionistas and children who need to develop self-confidence. 

Available here. 

3. Pirates in Classroom 3 by Alison Donald and Ben Whitehouse

Pirates in Classroom 3 is the second hilarious adventure from ALison Donald (author of The New LiBEARian)and illustrated by Ben WhiteHouse. Classroom 3 has an unexpected adventure when Captain Calamity shows up looking for treasure. Can the class pull together to find it before Pirate Bloodloss catches up and steals the treasure away? 

Available here. 

4. All the Way Home by Debi Gliori 

All the Way Home is a beautiful depiction of love and family. Daddy Penguin has to look after the egg while Mummy goes to find fish. But when Daddy Penguin leaves the Dad Huddle, both he and the egg are whisked up into the air by a gust of wind, landing in the Arctic. Brave Daddy must find out where he is and how to get home, but the Arctic creatures aren't that friendly and he stumbles along in the cold, lost. Well that is until he bumps into a reindeer, who takes them to breakfast with the Special Air Navigation Transport Authority. 

Available here. 

5. Socks for Mr Wolf by Tatyana Feeney

Socks for Mr Wolf is a fun, beautifully illustrated picture book by accomplished author Tatyana Feeney. Mr Wolf, who loves to dance and look good, takes readers on an adventure across Ireland in his quest to mend the hole in his favourite socks. First he tries to use sticky tape, then glue, and even a book… until he spots something pretty useful in Avoca Forest. 

Available here.