1–4 yrsA is for Awesome!
Eva Chen
An alphabet of powerful, joyful words celebrating girls who are Awesome, Bold, Creative, Daring. Eva Chen's bright, diverse illustrations make this a spirited first alphabet book and one of the most affirming board books around.
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 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.
3–6 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 yrsCarla's Sandwich
Debbie Herman
Carla brings unusual sandwiches to school — full of pickles, jam, olives — and gets teased for it. But when lunchtime comes, things take an unexpected turn. A funny, affirming story about confidence and being unapologetically yourself.
3–6 yrsGiraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae
Gerald the giraffe is convinced he can't dance — until he finds his own rhythm under the stars. A moving story about self-belief, finding your own way, and not letting others define what you can do.
3–6 yrsThe Little Engine That Could
Watty Piper
A little train engine agrees to pull a heavy load over a mountain when bigger engines refuse. Puffing along with "I think I can, I think I can", this beloved classic teaches children that determination and a positive attitude can make anything possible.
3–6 yrsZog
Julia Donaldson
Zog the dragon is the most eager student at dragon school but also the most accident-prone. A funny, warm picture book with a satisfying twist about what it means to be a true hero.
The Lion Inside
Rachel Bright
An inspiring story that shows we all have a lion inside of us! "That day they BOTH learnedThat, no matter your size,We all have a mouseAND a lion inside."A mouse feels small and insecure and determines that what he needs to do is learn how to roar like a lion. He knows he has to act brave when he approaches a lion to learn how. In a hilarious turn of events, the lion is afraid of mice! The mouse comforts the lion, they become friends, and we learn that there's a lion and a mouse inside all of us.The inspiring text by Rachel Bright and the fun, bold illustrations by Jim Field teach young readers an important lesson. Regardless of how big or mighty we are, we can all live our dreams and do what we want to do. Fans of Aesop's "The Lion and the Mouse" will enjoy The Lion Inside!
4–7 yrsTilda Tries Again
Tom Percival
Tilda has big ideas but doesn't always get things right the first time. A warm picture book about resilience, trying again, and the adults who believe in us when we don't believe in ourselves.
4–7 yrsNeither
Airlie Anderson
A creature hatches from an egg and doesn't quite fit in the world of This or That — it is neither, and both, and something entirely new. A gentle, beautiful allegory about finding your place when you don't fit any of the existing boxes.
4–7 yrsJulian is a Mermaid
Jessica Love
Julian sees three women dressed as mermaids on the subway and knows with his whole heart that he is one too. A luminous, joyful picture book about self-expression, imagination, and a grandmother who sees her grandson exactly as he is.
4–7 yrsAlley OOPs
Janice Levy
J.J. loves baseball but is terrified of getting hit by the ball. With the big game approaching, can he find the courage to face his fear? A warm, reassuring story about bravery, sports, and the power of trying.
4–7 yrsWilly the Wimp
Anthony Browne
Willy is a gentle gorilla who gets bullied by the neighbourhood gang. So he takes up bodybuilding. An iconic story about confidence, kindness, and what it really means to be brave — with the wit and warmth that makes Anthony Browne's books last.
4–7 yrsOne
Kathryn Otoshi
Zero feels empty while the numbers feel whole — until One shows up and changes everything. A beautifully spare picture book about how one act of bravery can stand up to bullying and transform a community.
4–7 yrsChrysanthemum
Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum loves her unusual name — until she starts school and her classmates tease her about it. Kevin Henkes' warm, funny story about names, belonging, and finding teachers who champion you.
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