1.We search through over 1000 baby, toddler, and early readers books
We don't just look at titles, we dig deeper to find characters you won't find with a simple search.
2.You find books with characters named like your friends and family
You can then purchase these books online, direct from our partner sites.
3.Children get to enjoy books with characters they can relate to
With familiar names in the books you may find your kids are more excited about learning to read.
Latest additions
We are always on the lookout for new books for as many children's names as possible. See the latest additions to our library.
Where is Jasper?
One day the Zambolini Circus receive an invitation. It's from somebody called Jasper. He lives outside of town and he wants them to come and see him after dark. It's all very strange for when Pippa and her friends arrive, there's no sign of Jasper. And they have to search the house from top to bottom before they discover their host and the answer to the mystery. Translated by Jane Fior
Characters: AntonBennyEsmereldaGusJasperMirabellePippaRosina
The Detective Dog
Join Nell the Detective Dog and help solve the mystery of the missing books in this Number One bestselling rhyming picture book adventure by Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, creators of Gozzle. Peter’s dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. She is always hard at work solving mysteries and finding all Peter’s lost toys. When she’s not cracking cases, Nell goes to school with Peter and listens to the children read. But one day Peter and Nell arrive at school to find all the books have disappeared! Who could have taken them, and why? Luckily, Detective Dog Nell, with help from the whole class, is ready to sniff out the thief! Written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and print-maker Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog.
Walter The World's Worst Pirate: Teaching children to be who they are, from the author of Harry The Happy Mouse
Join Walter as he goes on a journey to discover it's best to be who you are and not who people think you should be. To prove himself to the other pirates, Walter sets off on a journey to capture the legendary 'Big Blue' whale, but on his way makes an unlikely friend who shows him that you can't be who you are not. Walter then spreads kindness across the world.
Characters: Walter
Are we missing a book?
We try our best to find every book we can, but there are still plenty that have not yet made our library.
Are you an author releasing a new book? Do you have a favourite book you read to your kids that we don't have? Have we missed your kids names in a book you've read? Please let us know!
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We check all suggestions, so please ensure that all recommendations are picture books aimed at children less than 6 years old.