Children of all ages love pop-up books and here we have listed what we think are some of the best pop-up books for children. They add an extra element of fun to the story and make reading with your children more interactive. Pop-up books are available for toddlers as well as older children. Below we have listed our 5 best pop-up books for toddlers as well as our 5 best pop-up books for older children.

5 Best Pop-up Books For Toddlers And Young Children

	The Rumble in the Jungle – Pop-up book- A pop-up version of the well know toddler book by Giles Andreae. The colourful jungle animals pop-up from the pages. There are also flaps to lift and flaps to pull.
	The Very Busy Bee (Peek a boo pop-up books) - The pop-ups in this book are bright, very clever and appealing to young children. They include things like a pop-up bee, a dragonfly and a snail whose head can slide in and out of his shell.
	The Rainbow Fish Pop-Up Book - A very nice pop-up books with very colourful fish and underwater scenes that pop out of the page. Open and shut to book to make the scenes move. The simple text and colourful pages are very appealing to young children.
	The Very Hungary Caterpillar Pop-up Book - This is a classic story loved by children everywhere. In this pop-up version of the book, the caterpillar eats his way through seven beautifully engineered pop-up spreads. There are also tabs to pull, dials to turn and flaps to lift.
	There Was An Old Lady Who Swallow A Fly – Pop-up Book - A modern and humerous take on this traditional rhyme with the old lady catching the fly while riding a motorbike. Illustrated with big and pretty robust pop-ups.

5 Best Pop-up Books For Older Children

	Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs - A fantastic book which is excellent for boys or any children who love reading about dinosaurs. When you first open this book you are confronted by a detailed pop-up T-Rex. The book contains lots of facts but is fun to read. The pop-up dinosaurs contain an incredible level of detail and are superb to look at. A must have ! The authors and illustrators, Sabuda and Reinhart have done lots of other amazing books – see more further down this page.
	My Fairy Princess Palace- This is one of a whole series of pop up books which include a space station, fairground and Winter Wonderland among others. See the entire range of Pop-up books here. Each book opens up into a 360 degree pop up model with lots of cardboard figures and accessories to play with. The included story is very short but the amazing pop-up playset more than makes up for it.
	The Gruffalo pop-up theatre Book- This book contains the story along with a pop-up stage and the characters from the story which you attach to ’sticks’ (cardboard) so you can enact the story. There is also a separate booklet containing the script for the play. Hours of fun!
	Peter Pan Classic Pop-up Sound Book – This is a really nice pop-up book which plays different sounds when you open the pages. The pop-ups are very detailed, well designed and lovely to look at. Children love the story as well as the sound effects.
	Danger Island: Perilous Pop-up World - This pop-up book is actually more of a game than a book but is great fun so we thought we’d include it. When you open the book up pops an incredibly detailed large island. The story goes that your plane has crashed, you are on your own on a dangerous island inhabited by creatures as diverse as aliens and dinousars, and you have to get off alive. You have to complete various tasks to escape such as setting up zip-wires and building rafts. Suitable for 7+.

More Pop-up Books by Sabuda and Reinhart

Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart are famous for their pop-up books. Each book is a work or art with incredibly detailed and intricate pop-ups. The books make a perfect gift for any child and are the sort of books that are kept until adulthood. Here are some of our favourites.

Make Your Own Pop-Up Books

If you have a creative child who wants to make their own pop-up book, there are a few excellent guides available. Obviously this will be easier for the older children, but with a little help, making a pop-up help is a great activity for younger children as well. Here are a selection of books you might like to consider.

	Pop-Up: Everything You Need to Create Your Own Pop-Up Book – This is an all in one guide and kit which provides you with the parts you need to make your own pop up pictures. Scenes included are a pop-up dragon, castle, jungle scenario, and Frankenstein scene. For those who want to learn more about making their own pop up pictures, there is also a guide to basic folds and techniques. No glue or scissors are needed since all the pop outs have sticky backed tape and are pre-scored with perforated edges. Would make a great gift for children approximately 8+.
	Elements of Pop-Up, The: A Pop-up Book for Aspiring Paper Engineers- This book is much more about how to actually make your own pop-up book from scratch. It covers all the basics including different types of folds, wheels and pull tabs. The book is well layed out and the instructions are easy to follow. It is definitely a book for much older children and adults and is not suitable for young children.
	Creativity for Kids – Create Your Own Pop-Up Books- These books are basically ready make but blank pop up books. The pop ups are already there but you have to add your own story and pictures. Great for children who like creating their own stories and love drawing. There are two blank pop up books in the set along with a box of extras which includes stickers, pens and wiggle eyes !

If you want some free ideas on how to make your own pop-ups then have a look at the Robert Sabuda pop ups website. He has more than 30 clear instructions on how to make a wide selection of simple pop-ups such as the pig on the left. Simple enough to be able to do easily at home with your children.

Pop-Up Books Based on Films

If you are buying a gift for a child then these pop up books are well worth looking at.

Star Wars A Pop Up Guide to the Galaxy – Another pop-up books by Matthew Reinhart. Each double page spread contains different features including pop-up images such as Darth Vaders head, side flaps and lightsabers! This pop-up book is really a work of art and would make a fantastic gift for any Star Wars fan

Harry Potter Pop Up Book Based On The Film- This pop-up book is a must for any Harry Potter fan. It has dynamic pop-ups showing some of the most memorable moments and locations from the films such as the Triwizard Tournament, Diagon Alley, and Hogwarts Castle. This pop-up book delights with its dynamic pop-up ingenuity and also includes insights from the creative team who turned the books into films, fascinating facts about the magical universe seen in the movies, and Harry Potter memories and memorabilia packed into every page

Books are a great way to explain to a toddler or young child about the new baby brother or sister that they have or that will soon be arriving in their life. By reading young children stories and discussing what is happening in the pictures you can help them understand what life will be like with a new baby.

Here are some books which we would recommend to help introduce the concept of a new baby brother or sister to your child. We have also included books which cover life and sibling interactions after the new baby has arrived.

	Theres A House Inside My Mummy – This is a really nice book about a little boy whose Mummy is going to have a new baby. The story is told in rhyming text and illustrated with very bold colourful pictures. There are plenty of things to talk about as you read this book with your child.
	My New Baby – This book has no words but has some lovely illustrations showing a little boy and his new baby brother in various situations such as having his nappy changed, having a bath, going for a walk etc. It is perfect for introducing your toddler to what life with a new baby will involve. Parents can tell the story in their own words while discussing the situations in the pictures.
	Waiting For Baby – This book is part of the same series as ‘The New Baby’ and again has no text but lovely illustrations to help you explain the story in your own words. This book covers the period from pregnancy up until the birth of the new baby.
	Topsy and Tim: The New Baby - The story of Topsy and Tims friend, Toby and his new baby brother. This book covers a lot of issues including getting the nursery ready, feeding the baby and a lot more. It even covers the issue of the elder sibling getting a bit jealous although he soon learns to be a helpful big brother.
	Annie Rose Is My Little Sister – Shirley Hughes stories about Alfie and his little sister Annie Rose have been around for years but still haven’t lost their appeal. While this book isn’t actually about a new baby, it is about Alfie’s relationship with his little sister. It covers the ups and downs of having a little sister in a very positive but realistic manner and is a lovely way to introduce young children to what life with a younger sibling could be like.