Personal and Social Issues

Through delightful illustrations and photographs, this picture book helps children who struggle with social isolation find a way to communicate with those around them. Age: 4+

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+

Rosie did not have an easy childhood which has made her build a hard shell around herself so no one can get in. Luckily her new mum knows just how to help soften Rosie's hard exterior. Age: 3+

When Sofia loses her beloved teddy after a day at the beach, she is heartbroken. But the sea saw it all, and maybe, just maybe, it can bring Sofia and her teddy back together. Ag: 3+

Jon Roberts relates the real-life experiences of children with a variety of differences through their own words in this gently-told but immensely informative new picture book. Age: 5+

Join Njabulo, Aisha, Tim, Chris and Roshni as they discover why humans have different skins, and how people’s thinking about skin colour has changed throughout history. Skin We Are In is a celebration of the glorious human rainbow. Age: 7+

From the fantastic duo behind Poems Aloud comes twenty five original poems designed to be read aloud to project confidence, conjure happiness, make you laugh or cheer others up. Age: 5+

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson. Age: 4+