Lift-the-flap and interactive books are a fantastic way to engage little ones in early reading.

They encourage curiosity, support language development, and help build concentration and fine motor skills through playful discovery. Little ones love the surprise of lifting flaps and discovering what is hidden underneath, which keeps them engaged and encourages a love of books from an early age.

Here are some brilliant lift-the-flap and interactive books we recommend:

• Look, It’s Twit Twoo Owl
• British Museum: Mummy!
• National Trust: Who’s Hiding at the Seaside?
• Great Big Animals (with great big flaps)
• Find Spot at Nursery
• Where’s Mr Duck
• Five Little Dinosaurs
• Pop-Up Peekaboo Animals

Each of these books supports early learning in different ways, from building vocabulary and counting skills to encouraging prediction, memory, and storytelling. The interactive element helps little ones stay focused while developing fine motor skills as they lift, open, and explore each page.

These special books make story time exciting, hands-on, and meaningful.