When You Joined Our Family by Harriet Evans and Nia Tudor

Sometimes a child joins a new family. The parents celebrate their new child, keep them safe and take care of them. They learn about each others’ stories and make new traditions together. After all, ‘it is the love in our hearts that binds us together’.

Terrible Horses by Raymond Antrobus and Ken Wilson-Max

A brother and sister do not always get along. In fact, they fight and do not use their words. The boy writes stories about how lonely he feels. His sister reads them and begins to understand her brother. Maybe she feels this way sometimes too?

Halima, Superhero Princess by Emily Hoof and Asa Gilland

When Halima’s friends say she can’t go to a fancy dress party as her favourite person because she doesn’t look like them, she feels sad and small. Her mum reminds her of all the amazing women who look like her. Who will she dress up as? Find out Halima’s great idea!

Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival

Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival

Norman suddenly grows a pair of wings. At first he loves them, but fear of standing out makes him hide them under a coat which only makes him miserable. As Norman overcomes his fear, he learns that being different is wonderful.

Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson 

Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson

Sometimes the world can feel broken and we feel alone. If you find a friend, maybe you can fix things together? Maybe you fix something small that changes something big? ’Something that makes you feel hopeful, happy and loved’. With friends, community and hope we can make the world a better place.

Until You Find the Sun by Maryam Hassan and Anna Wilson 

Until You Find the Sun by Maryam Hassan and Anna Wilson

Aminah loves the golden sunshine and mangoes of home. One day, she has to move to a colder, darker new country. She misses home and her grandpa. One snowy day, dressed in a new sunshine yellow coat, she makes a friend and life begins to feel brighter.

Confetti by Dean Atta and Alea Marley 

Confetti by Dean Atta and Alea Marley

Ari loves the colours of confetti. She sees the colours at Pride, at her mummy’s baby shower and at her own birthday party. She throws confetti too when her uncle and his husband get married. There are so many different days and ways to celebrate love, joy and family.

Peace on Earth by Smriti Halls and David Litchfield

Peace on Earth by Smriti Halls and David Litchfield

When words hurt and sting, peace can be hard to find. But with brave hearts and kind hands, we can change angry words. “Peace will lever look away, it lights a candle, here to stay’. There is always a way out of darkness to the light. Peace mends hearts and spreads love.

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