This blog post will go through what we love about Make Believe Ideas books. It will explain why we think they’re perfect for anyone who needs support with sensory regulation. Throughout it will also introduce you to some of the recent titles from Make Believe Ideas (2024).
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Make Believe Ideas – Specialists in Sensory Books
Make Believe Ideas is a publisher that specialises in children’s books. They include activity books, storybooks, and educational resources with all their books being a sensory feast.
The benefits of Make Believe Ideas books are extensive. Below I will share with you the many advantages to their books and share with you some recent 2024 titles in the pink boxes.
My First Phone

My First Phone has been a top favourite in our house. I was quite surprised by this as I felt it was the book for the youngest age range. This is where I mention further in the post that for people who are sensory seeking that it’s important not to put age limits on things.
This book is set up like it’s a phone with lots of interactive elements for the reader to engage with. Things to spin, flip, move and choose. I particularly like the element of choosing that comes up repeatedly in this book. Choices can be difficult to make and being able to have have a go and change your choice is great.
Check out this video for a peep inside.
Engagement:
Make Believe Ideas books are designed to capture children’s attention and keep them engaged with colourful illustrations, interactive elements, and imaginative storylines.
Learning:
Many Make Believe Ideas books are educational, offering opportunities for children to learn new concepts, develop skills such as fine motor skills, and explore their interests through activities, puzzles, and games.
Squish ‘n’ Squeeze Bunny!

Squish ‘n’ Squeeze Bunny! is perfect for any time of year but ideal for Spring and Easter gifting. The purple Bunny in the centre is made of tough foam that you can squish over and over again.
There’s oodles of creatures and plants to count and spot in the book as well as lovely rhyming words. On the right side of each spread is a repeated refrain which little ones will adore joining in with. A perfect read-aloud book.
Creativity:
Make Believe Ideas books often encourage creativity and imaginative play, fostering a child’s ability to think creatively, problem-solve, and express themselves through storytelling and art.
Sensory Play:
All Make Believe Ideas books tantalise the senses. Usually with their books several senses are stimulated. This makes their books ideal for sensory seekers and for those who need a little help to regulate their sensory systems.
Let’s Explore… Dinos

Let’s Explore…Dinos is a tactile treat. The textures throughout the book are fabulous. I particularly like that some of the materials used activate the auditory system too. The spines on the Spinosaurus I could feel all day!
The book has a range of touch elements, including textured parts, peep holes, pull tabs and flaps. The hidden baby eggs are a favourite of ours.
The bite size facts are perfect and we loved the joke on each spread and the visual representation of size for each dinosaur explored. This book is a sturdy board book and perfect for all dino lovers!
Developmental Benefits:
Their books are often developed with consideration for different stages of child development, offering age-appropriate content that supports cognitive, emotional, and social growth. You can find lots of downloadable items from Make Believe Ideas here.
Variety:
Make Believe Ideas offers a wide range of books catering to different interests, ages, and skill levels, allowing parents and educators to find options suitable for individual children’s needs and preferences.
Amazing Snakes

Amazing Snakes has the most awesome front cover. The large circle on the front is filled with liquid and there are thin green and white plastic snakes that when you move the book or squish the cover the snakes move.
You also get bubbles in the circle which you can squish and disperse, that’s our favourite part!
The book is packed full of fascinating facts laid out in a interesting way such as fact boxes, did you know circles and diagrams.
Pages in this book are more like a traditional book rather than board style like many others in the Make Believe Ideas series. Just worth noting if you needs books to be more robust – Make Believe Books have lots of these.
Quality:
Make Believe Ideas is known for producing high-quality books with durable materials, ensuring that they withstand the wear and tear of regular use, making them suitable for home, school, or on-the-go.
Parental Involvement:
Make Believe Ideas books often include elements that encourage parental involvement, such as discussion prompts, activity suggestions, or tips for extending learning beyond the book itself, fostering positive parent-child interactions.
10 Funny Fish

Especially with young children, counting is something that they often love to do. Counting is also a great regulating tool too.
If a child is feeling overwhelmed then being able to count familiar characters or objects in a book that they know well can have a positive calming influence. The fish in this book are raised blisters that you can touch and feel which is ideal.
This is a book where I think parental involvement, certainly to start, would add benefit to the experience. Each spread has a little rhyme saying how many fish there were to start and why one is disappearing. Being able to prompt – how many do you think will be left now? would be a great interception and opportunity to count up on the next page to check.
At the bottom of each spread is a fun little fact about life out in the ocean too.
Sensory Seeking Books – Forget the Age
There are age categories for Make Believe Ideas books but, as mentioned earlier, due to the lovely sensory nature of their books I wouldn’t be too caught up with age ranges. I know children and adults who still enjoy these books (I’m one of them!).

Overall, Make Believe Ideas books provide a range of benefits that contribute to children’s learning, development, and enjoyment, making them a popular choice for parents, educators, and children alike. However, they are ideal for anyone who needs regulation of their sensory system making them the perfect books for all sensory seekers. If you’d like to find out more about sensory needs and sensory diets head to this post.

Seasonal Treats
Make Believe Ideas books have something for every season too. So if you’re looking for a seasonal gift such as Easter, Christmas, Halloween etc. then they’re a great option.
Where to Buy Make Believe Ideas Books
Here’s the Spring 2024 Make Believe Ideas catalogue. I’ll warn you now, if you show this to your young person prepare for a LONG wish list. That’s what I got given!
You can purchase Make Believe Ideas books direct from the website and delivery is free if you spend over £20. You can also find the books on this post and some of our favourites in this list. What’s your favourite sensory book?
Thanks to the publisher for sending these titles through to us.