Personal and Social Issues

A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud. 20 poems by the award winning Joseph Coelho arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence. Age: 5+

A funny and light-hearted story from much-loved children's author Debi Gliori, perfect for any child who has ever wanted a pet. Age: 3+

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Rumi's classic tale in evocative, accessible prose for children.

All Julian can think about is the three fabulous women he's seen, dressed like mermaids, and how to make his own sparkling costume. But what will Nana think about the mess he makes – and what will she think about how Julian sees himself? Age: 5+

When a parent is in jail, children need extra support to ensure positive emotional wellbeing and social and academic development. This reassuring book provides tips and activities to help children understand what is happening to their parent. Age: 6+

This book takes one element of The Great Big Book of Families - the arrival of new members into a family - and explores all the different ways a baby or child can become part of a family. Age: 5+

Shows how to forgive in an active, healthy way by moving through a five-step process that renounces vengeance and retaliation but is not passive or self-abusive in any way.

In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories. Age: 4+