Playing is one in a series of wordless board books that includes Dressing, Friends and Working.

This appealing little book illustrates many of the classic activities that babies love to do, from knocking down a pile of wooden blocks to climbing into a cardboard box to playing with a ball.

Helen Oxenbury’s colourful illustrations, set against a clean white background, are beautifully clear. And the baby has real character – you just know he’s having tremendous fun exploring the world around him.