What's inside the 2026 Bookbug Explorer Bag?

The Bookbug Explorer Bag is gifted at early learning and childcare settings when your child is in their ante-preschool year. Home-educated children who have not received their bag at nursery can request these from their local Bookbug co-ordinator(this link will open in a new window).

A Good Place by Lucy Cousins

Our four insect pals are looking for somewhere to live, but each location comes with problems. Can they find a good place? Your wee ones are sure to enjoy this bold, colourful book with an environmental message.

Trains, Boats and Planes by Michelle Robinson and Jez Tuya

Enter a world of trains, boats and planes – and all the drivers are dogs! With great illustrations and interesting details to spot, your little one will love this fun, rhyming adventure story.

The Bear and the Hare and the Fair by Em Lynas and Matt Hunt

This rhyming animal adventure has a great message about friendship! With lots of silly moments, your wee one will be laughing out loud.

Other contents

Alongside the books featured in the bag, you'll also find:

• A pack of bright colouring pencils
• My Bookbug Explorer Activity book full of fun activities and space to draw
• Postcards featuring a special Bookbug illustration and a blank space for wee ones to draw on
• A welcome leaflet which helps you to get started with your new bag

Want to know more about the Bookbug Explorer Bag?

Visit the Bookbug Explorer Bag homepage(this link will open in a new window)

Looking for information about last year’s Explorer Bag?

Explore the 2025 Bookbug Explorer Bag contents(this link will open in a new window)

Looking for the rest of the Bookbug Bag contents?

Head to the Bookbug Bags page(this link will open in a new window)