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Not only do vibrant illustrations capture your child's imagination, but the engaging and lively prose found in picture books will also expose your child to new and exciting phrases, helping him or her to grow his or her vocabulary.  Here is a list of five titles that have been curated by our in-house curriculum team that you may enjoy together with your child! These books are featured in The Eton Academy's curriculum and have set the children's curiosity in motion to discover more about food, friendship, hobbies and more!  *1. Pancakes! An Interactive Recipe Book by Lotta Nieminen* ![Pancakes! An Interactive Recipe Book by Lotta Nieminen](https://info.theetonacademy.com.sg/hubfs/undefined.jpeg) Who doesn't love a stack of fluffy, delicious pancakes? From whisking the batter to flipping the pancake when it turns brown, your child will be in for treat as he or she discovers a new interactive element with each turn of the page. By the end of the book, your child will not just learn what ingredients and cooking steps go into this classic breakfast dish, but he or she might just be inspired to whip up a batch of pancakes in the kitchen with you! *2. Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers* ![ Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers](https://info.theetonacademy.com.sg/hubfs/undefined-1.jpeg) This delightful story by celebrated children's author *Oliver Jeffers* tells the tale of a boy and a lost penguin. With charming illustrations and a heart-warming ending, your child will not only discover the true meaning of friendship through the story, but he or she might also develop an interest in finding out more about other adventures featuring the main characters! The sequel to this story, *Up and Down*, is not to be missed as well!  *3. More-igami by Dori Kleber* ![More-igami by Dori Kleber](https://info.theetonacademy.com.sg/hubfs/undefined-2.jpeg) This inspiring tale featuring Joey, a boy who is passionate about mastering the art of origami, will appeal to children who find themselves struggling to learn something new as they face many challenges along the way. However, with patience, practice and perseverance, readers will learn that anything is possible! As a bonding activity with your child, you can also consider picking up some pieces of origami paper and folding various shapes with him or her! Who knows, you might have a budding origami master in the making!  *4. On a Beam of Light by Jennifer Berne* ![On a Beam of Light by Jennifer Berne](https://info.theetonacademy.com.sg/hubfs/undefined-3.jpeg) Who knew that one of the greatest scientists of all time, Albert Einstein, hated wearing socks and loved eating ice cream? *On a Beam of Light* captures these fun facts, along with Einstein's brilliant life story in a child-friendly way, sharing with readers how one boy's imagination and questioning mind led him to eventually become the father of modern physics. This book serves as a perfect introduction to the genre of biographies and might just spark the curiosity in your child to learn more about the mysteries of our universe!  *5. Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon and Bart Davis* ![Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon and Bart Davis](https://info.theetonacademy.com.sg/hubfs/undefined-4.jpeg) In this beautifully illustrated picture book, readers are taken on a journey around the world with the White Feather Flier to save our Earth! From the top of the mountain to the depths of the ocean, readers learn all about the importance of caring for our world's resources, while at the same time enjoying the interactive elements interwoven throughout the book. *Touch the Earth* is a great way to introduce your child to the idea of environmental conservation and how everyone of us can do our part to make the world a better place for all.  Join us for our English programmes at The Eton Academy to discover more interesting books your pre-school child can enjoy reading! Here at The Eton Academy, we are committed to working hand in hand with you to provide the best learning experience for your child by allowing them to explore their capabilities through self-discovery. Experience a class first-hand to find out more! [Sign up for a free trial class here. ](https://info.theetonacademy.com.sg/tea-trial-page) ### Share This Article ### Stay Connected Get our latest updates delivered to your mailbox. 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