No More Noisy Nights
Holly Niner
The noises in the dark are keeping a young child awake — until Dad explains what each sound really is. A reassuring, gently humorous bedtime book that transforms nighttime fears into something much friendlier.
Carla's Glasses
Debbie Herman
Carla is nervous about wearing her new glasses to school. Will her friends still like her? A warm and reassuring story about accepting differences and finding out that being yourself is always the right choice.
3–6 yrsThe Koala Who Could
Rachel Bright
Kevin the koala loves his tree and never wants to leave — ever. But when change comes whether he likes it or not, Kevin discovers that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to something truly wonderful. A warm, reassuring story about coping with change and finding courage.
3–6 yrsGrumpy Monkey
Suzanne Lang
Jim the chimpanzee wakes up in a terrible mood for absolutely no reason. His jungle friends try everything to cheer him up — but the harder they try, the grumpier he gets. A brilliantly funny book that validates the feeling of just having a bad day, without needing a reason.
3–7 yrsThe Smeds and the Smoos
Julia Donaldson
The red Smeds and the blue Smoos never mix — until two young ones fall in love. A charming alien love story that celebrates diversity, acceptance, and finding common ground, told in classic Julia Donaldson rhyme.
3–6 yrsPaper Dolls
Julia Donaldson
A little girl and her paper dolls embark on a wild adventure together, evading tigers and crocodiles with the power of imagination. A tender story about the magic of childhood play and the enduring power of love and memory.
3–7 yrsNo Means No!
Jayneen Sanders
Zara learns that she has the right to say no — whether it's an unwanted hug from a relative or pressure from a friend. Jayneen Sanders's empowering picture book helps children understand consent in age-appropriate, everyday terms.
3–6 yrsStarting School
Janet Ahlberg
Janet and Allan Ahlberg follow a group of children through their very first term at school — the friendships, the discoveries, the small triumphs and wobbles. Warm, funny and honest, this classic captures exactly what starting school feels like from the inside.
3–6 yrsMeesha Makes Friends
Tom Percival
Meesha loves making things but finds it hard to make friends — until she finds a way to connect that feels just right for her. A gentle, affirming story for children who feel socially anxious or different.
3–5 yrsRoom on the Broom
Julia Donaldson
A kind witch picks up passengers on her broomstick — a cat, a dog, a bird, and a frog — until it finally snaps under the weight. Julia Donaldson's rhyming storytelling is at its warmest and most generous here.
3–6 yrsPerfectly Norman
Tom Percival
Norman grows wings one day — beautiful wings that he can't quite hide. A warm, affirming story about the courage it takes to show the world who you truly are.
3–6 yrsPossum Magic
Mem Fox
Grandma Poss uses bush magic to make little Hush invisible — and then they travel across Australia trying to find the food that will make her visible again. A much-loved Australian classic full of warmth and culinary curiosity.
3–6 yrsThe Cat in the Hat
Dr Seuss
Two children home alone on a rainy day are visited by a tall cat in a bow tie who brings chaos, fun, and Thing One and Thing Two. The book that changed children's reading — funny, rhythmic, and irresistibly re-readable.
3–6 yrsTime for School, Little Blue Truck
Alice Schertle
It's the first day of school and Little Blue Truck's friend is feeling nervous about going. Blue offers gentle encouragement all the way to school, showing that with a little support, even the biggest days become manageable.
3–5 yrsNot Now Bernard
David McKee
Bernard tries to tell his parents there's a monster in the garden — but they're too busy to listen. A darkly funny and brilliantly simple picture book about feeling invisible, and what happens when no one pays attention.
3–7 yrsNot Now, Bernard
David McKee
Bernard tries to tell his parents there is a monster in the garden, but no one is listening. David McKee's darkly funny classic speaks directly to children who feel overlooked — and to parents who might recognise themselves in it uncomfortably.
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