1–4 yrsLittle Blue Truck
Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck beeps his way through the farm greeting all the animals, until a big grumpy dump truck gets stuck in the mud. A sweet story about kindness and community with a satisfying, rhythmic read-aloud text.
2–5 yrsLittle Blue Truck Makes a Friend
Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck meets a new friend who is too shy to play. A gentle, warm story about reaching out, being patient, and the joy of making a new friend — perfect for children starting childcare or playgroup.
2–5 yrsCorduroy
Don Freeman
A teddy bear in a department store longs for a home, and a little girl named Lisa saves up her own money to give him one. A warm story about belonging, friendship, and unconditional love.
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.
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 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.
3–6 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 yrsKnuffle Bunny Too
Mo Willems
Trixie discovers that another girl at school has the exact same Knuffle Bunny — and what follows is a beautiful accident. The second Knuffle Bunny is as funny and touching as the first.
3–6 yrsHow Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?
Jane Yolen
Do dinosaurs snatch and grab and never share? Of course not! Jane Yolen's beloved Dinosaur series shows children exactly how to be a good friend — taking turns, being kind, saying sorry — with wonderfully funny illustrations by Mark Teague.
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.
3–6 yrsThe Squirrels Who Squabbled
Rachel Bright
Cyril and Bruce the squirrels are both racing to get the very last nut of autumn and neither will budge an inch. When the nut disappears, they realise that working together gets better results than squabbling. A funny and relatable story about friendship and sharing.
3–6 yrsThe Rainbow Fish
Marcus Pfister
The most beautiful fish in the ocean learns that true friendship means sharing what you value most. A visually stunning picture book with a gentle lesson about generosity and belonging.
3–6 yrsWhat the Ladybird Heard
Julia Donaldson
A quiet ladybird who has never said a word uses her knowledge of the farm to outwit two wicked thieves. A funny, rhyming picture book about the power of quiet observation.
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.
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!
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