EYFS & KS1 Top Picks
Friendships & Relationships
Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers: A boy's journey to return a lost penguin to the South Pole leads him to discover the true meaning of friendship.
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson: A kind witch's generosity in offering rides on her broom leads to a chaotic but ultimately heart warming adventure filled with friendship.
The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright: A timid mouse discovers his own inner courage and roar by learning from the confident lion.
Kindness Grows by Britta Teckentrup: Small acts of kindness, like seeds, can blossom and spread to positively impact the world.
Grandad's Island by Benji Davies: A boy's visit to his grandad's island becomes a magical journey of love, memory, and imagination.
The Thing at 52 by Ross Montgomery: A girl befriends a lonely "Thing" that lives at number 52, leading to a series of heart warming adventures and the eventual realisation that nothing lasts forever .
Emotions & Feelings
The Colour Monster by Anna Llenas: A colourful monster learns to understand and organise his jumbled emotions with the help of a little girl.
When Sadness Comes to Call by Eva Eland: This gentle book personifies sadness as a visitor, exploring how to acknowledge and cope with this difficult emotion.
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang: A monkey's unusually grumpy mood leads to a humorous exploration of empathy and understanding different perspectives.
Arlo the Lion Who Couldn't Sleep by Catherine Rayner: A restless lion's search for sleep leads him to find comfort and friendship in unexpected places
Imagination & Adventure
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis: A rabbit's imaginative play transforms an ordinary box into countless extraordinary things, showcasing the power of perspective.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen: A family's exciting bear hunt takes them through various terrains, building anticipation and culminating in a humorous retreat.
Nature & Environment
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle: A tiny seed's journey through the seasons illustrates the perseverance of nature and the potential for small beginnings to grow into something beautiful.
Someone Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts: A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution from environmental expert Sarah Roberts.
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner: This book explores the interconnected world of a garden, both above and below the soil, showing the cycles of nature.
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss: A little boy patiently plants a carrot seed and believes it will grow, even when others doubt him, highlighting perseverance and the growth cycle.
Space & Exploration
Space Tortoise by Ross Montgomery: A tortoise wonders where all the other animals could be and thinks they may be up in space, so the story tells of his journey to get there.
Look Up! by Nathan Bryon: A young aspiring astronaut's infectious enthusiasm and curiosity inspires those around her to look up and appreciate the wonders of the night sky.
Astro girl by Ken Wilson Max: Astrid's lifelong love of space fuels her unwavering determination to become an astronaut, confidently dismissing her dad's gentle reminders of the challenges ahead with a resolute "I can do that!"
The Marvellous Moon Map: Convinced his moon map is all he needs, Mouse embarks on a grand lunar adventure, only to discover that navigating the dark and scary woods requires more than just directions.
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