Picture Books
Children’s Mental Health Week: This is My Place
February 9th to 15th is children’s mental health week. This year’s theme is ‘This is My Place’ and children’s mental health charity Place2be is encouraging ‘peers, families, schools and communities to create inclusive and nurturing environments, where children and young people feel they belong and can say “This is My Place”.’ Picture books can often…
The Farm / Numbers by Alain Grée
The Farm and Numbers are two picture books in a collection that introduces young readers to everyday situations and vocabulary. Simple text accompanies vibrant vintage illustrations which provide scope for discussion and learning.
Small Steps, Big Change by Annemarie Cool & James Jones
Small Steps, Big Change is inspired by The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It introduces us to twelve different heroes who have a particular area of expertise that shows us how we can look after ourselves, take care of others and help make our world a better place.
Grandad’s Star by Frances Tosdevin & Rhian Stone
Grandad’s Star pulls at the heartstrings as it tells the story of a famous astronomer who becomes forgetful and can’t remember the names of the stars he’s been fascinated with since he was a boy. His story is told by his granddaughter who sensitively explains Grandad’s situation and shows how she and her mum cope…
Mr Norton’s New Hat by Huw Lewis Jones & Corey Egbert
Mr Norton’s New Hat is an amusing picture book which celebrates kindness while introducing children to different animals and days of the week.
Our Tree by Jessica Meserve
Our Tree is a beautifully illustrated celebration of community, tolerance and new friendships. It introduces readers to a variety of creatures in a forest setting full of care and kindness.
The Bookshop Dog by Harriet Evans & Claire Shorrock
The Bookshop Dog is a wonderful celebration of the power of books, reading and doggy companionship! Perfect for book lovers of all ages this heartwarming story shows how books can bring a community together.
The Tortosaurus by Katie Cottle
The Tortosaurus is a heartwarming picture book about friendship and being yourself. The friendship between Dot and her pet tortoise, Monty, is tested after Dot, desperate to make friends on the first day of school, tells the class that she has a tortosaurus.
National Tell a Fairytale Day: Fairytale characters in picture books
February 26th is National Tell a Fairytale Day!
Children’s Mental Health Week – Know Yourself, Grow Yourself
February 3rd to 9th is children’s mental health week. This year’s theme is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ and children’s mental health charity Place2be and Pixar’s Inside Out characters are joining forces ‘to explore the importance of self-awareness and expressing emotions.’ We’re huge fans of using picture books to help children deal with feelings, problems and situations in which…
