Hi, would it help guide your choices if you know what the children's areas of interest are? maybe alongside another activity you could print images of book fronts with a short summary of the storyline, once discussed you could all make informed decisions together.
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storybook selection on silkysteps is organised using themes & topics and may help where you know there's a learning focus, there are also reviews on site that might help with linking activities - search
'book review
Alternatively tadpoles are good for spring -
teeny weeny tadpole,
CD player & role
play figures are good for children who enjoy learning with tactile interaction.
Hth xx