Baby books: 12 months to 18 months

• Fave Rave: Hattie's House
• Honorable mention: Alfie's Alphabet

FAVE RAVE Hattie's House by Mandy and Ness

This book is all about noises in the house, beginning with the pitter-patter of Hattie's shower in the morning to the crashing of pan lids from the kitchen at the end. Hattie and her world are drawn in strong, vibrant pictures, and each object is shown in clear photographs, making this a contemporary-looking book. It's available in many different languages, with English alongside. Published by Milet Publishing, £5.99

HONOURABLE MENTION Alfie's Alphabet by Shirley Hughes

Come and meet Alfie and his friends, including Maureen the babysitter and his sister Annie Rose, her cuddly lamb and Boots their kitten. This ABC book shows Alfie indoors and outdoors, in the paddling pool in summer and in the puddly park in winter. The alphabet element can be enjoyed separately from the scenes and characters if you're looking for a light-hearted book to share. Published by Red Fox, £4.99

Where to next?

• For more books in this age range see our baby books archive
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• 0-6 months
• 6-12 months
• 18 months +
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