Children’s books about grief can be a gentle support when it’s hard to find the right words, giving children a way to understand and express big emotions like sadness, anger, fear, and loss. We talk to author Lalu Mokuku about her new book Butterfly Heart.
Butterfly Heart is a beautifully tender story of a young friendship between two young girls and the grief and healing that follows when one falls ill and passes away.
Another sure fire winner from author Refiloe Moahloli, author of the popular How Many Ways Can You Say Hello? series that will teach your children to say Thank You! in all the different South African languages, including sign language.
The perfect picture book for children aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure, friendship and all things fashion and style! Do you have a fashion obsessed child? This is the book for them…
When a boy called Flint finds Vampi, the Flying Guinea Pig, who is also a vampire, the adventures and laughter begin. Perfect for ages 8-12.
An exciting debut YA series about star-crossed lovers, against-all-odds friendships, and a brutal dystopian world in which those who shine are shunned and hunted…
Inspired by a true story, award-winning author Elizabeth Laird’s The Garbage King takes readers on an unforgettable emotional journey as two boys from different world’s try to survive in a children’s gang on the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
A funny and fantastical adventure from Olympic diver Tom Daley all about perseverance, friendship and positivity.
Enter the magical world of impossible creatures and the humans (and semi-humans) who protect them. Mal is a small girl who can fly when the wind blows. Christopher is a young boy about to discover that his amazing ability to attract animals is a sign of his true potential. Together they must save the world from a deadly enemy draining the life energy out of their world.
The first day of a new school is always challenging – but especially when you’re Deaf. Will Ayen make new friends even though there’s a class bully?
“Not everything makes sense, Zu. Sometimes things just happen,” says Suzy’s (Zu’s) mom when her best friend Franny dies from drowning. Heartbroken and confused, 12 year old Suzy refuses to accept this and begins a journey to find out what could have caused her to drown. The Thing about Jellyfish is a beautiful story of friendship, grief, forgiveness and acceptance.
Aurora and the Popcorn Dolphin is the third book in the Songbird Cafe Girls series for preteens about friendship, family and life.
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