Grey by Laura Dockrill and Lauren Child
The child in this story feels grey today. It’s okay to feel grey. We can’t be bright every day. Sometimes we don’t feel sunshine yellow or treetop green. A grey day is a sad or lonely day. But the colours are still inside us. People still love us.
New to list June ’25
Mauntie and me by Rajani Larocca and Nadia Alam
Priya’s favourite aunt, Mauntie, plays games with her and cooks treats. When cousin Aditi comes to stay, Priya feels confused. She isn’t used to sharing Mauntie. Will she learn to play with Aditi and her aunt?
New to list June ’25
Leave the Trees Please by Benjamin Zephaniah and Melissa Castrillon
Trees are a home for animals; they help birds and bees. Trees make oxygen. So, leave the trees please because they work with the breeze to put all living things at ease.
New to list June ’25
John’s Turn by Mac Barnett and Kate Berube
In assembly, it’s John’s turn to share something he’s good at. He feels nervous. His heart is beating fast. He dances and dances in his leotard and black slippers. And suddenly, his friends are clapping. How is he feeling now?
New to list June ’25