Personal and Social Issues

Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. The radically different perspectives give a fascinating depth to this simple story which explores many of the author's key themes, such as alienation, friendship... Age: 5+

In a spare urban fable, Bob Graham brings us one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing. In the busy city, no one sees the bird lying on the pavement with a broken wing. Age: 3+

What if there was a purple planet with purple people on it? Sheree Fitch answers this question with a zany tongue-twister of a poem featuring Mabel Murple... Age: 5+

Down a quiet, quiet street; Came a quiet little mouse, Who was speeding on a scooter; To a quiet, quiet house... Age: 3+

Take your Place, You Belong is a rhyming picture book that tells the story of two best friends who face discrimination on the playground because they look different from one another. Age: 4+

Debut author-illustrator Inshra Sakhawat Russell uses vibrant colors and wonderfully unique characters to introduce the story of a determined little girl who sets about to achieve a big dream. Age: 3+

A master storyteller, Drummond has woven a compelling tale using pictures alone not a single word of text.Out in a field, a black dog is playing with a prized red ball. Age: 5+

Inspired by the life of Rose Bertin, Katherine Woodfine’s stunning Little Gem is written with an evocative sense of period furthered by fresh and beautiful full-colour illustrations by Kate Pankhurst. Age: 5+