Beegu's spaceship is stranded on earth and she is lost and alone. She meets lots of strange creatures but none of them seem to understand her or want to be her friend. Then she finds a school … [Read more...]
The Little Parachutes picture book library
Browse the subject categories below to find a book to match your child's worries, issues, problems and milestones.
Picture books that encourage positive behaviour
Promoting thoughtful actions and good manners, and encouraging children to share and to help others.
Books about big issues and milestones
Books about significant and important subjects, situations and landmarks in a child's life
Books about childhood experiences
Contains significant and important subjects, issues and landmarks
Books about worries, feelings, phobias & fears
Books that help children deal with difficult emotions. Some titles comfort frightened or anxious children.
Books about illness, disabilities & health
Covering medical subjects, including mental and physical disabilities, illnesses and visits to doctors, dentists and hospitals.
Books about positive qualities
Books that promote emotional intelligence such as kindness, resilience, courage, confidence and gratitude.
Little Princess – I Don’t Want to Go to Bed
The Little Princess doesn't want to go to bed, and doesn't see why she should have to when she's not tired. She makes various excuses to get up: for water, because she's scared of monsters, because … [Read more...]
Picnic in the Park
Jason's birthday picnic introduces a range of guests showing lots of different family structures, including step-families and one-parent families. … [Read more...]
Manfred the Baddie
Manfred the Baddie steals, kidnaps and bullies people, but one night ends up with a cold. No-one wants to nurse him because he's so horrible. Eventually he decides he wants to be good and makes up for … [Read more...]
Grandma and Grandpa’s Garden
Grandma and Grandpa loved their beautiful garden and spent many happy hours together tending it. They looked forward to visits from their granddaughter Lucy, who enjoyed gardening with them. Sadly, … [Read more...]
Funny Face
A lovely example of a first picture book, Nicola Smee's appealing illustrations shows a little boy's many facial expressions as the simple story progresses. The boy 'loves his ball' (happy face), … [Read more...]
Everybody Matters: A First Look at Respect for Others
An important part of the book explains how bullies often try to force people to respect them despite having done nothing to deserve this respect. But being scared of someone isn't the same as … [Read more...]
Our Baby Inside
This engaging book uses half-page flaps to reveal how a baby grows inside its mother's tummy. It is perfect to share with a child to talk about where he or she came from or what is happening when a … [Read more...]
Odd Bird Out
Robert the raven wants to wear colourful clothes and sing and dance outrageously but all the other sober, black-clad ravens find him annoying and chase him away from the flock. Singing alone Robert … [Read more...]
My Picnic Adventure (wheat and gluten free)
Boffle and his magical lunchbox go on a wheat and gluten-free adventure to the seaside. He meets a variety of food friends on his journey, including a lemon bumblebee (who loves a game of 'cucumber … [Read more...]
Eat Up, Max and Millie
One of a series of books featuring friends Max and Millie. Max is reluctant to interrupt his game and eat his lunch. His tomatoes are 'too red', his cheese is 'too yellow'and his grape is simply … [Read more...]
Naughty Nina
This book tells the story of Nina, a girl acknowledged by everybody - from her parents to her teachers - to be very nice. Because she is fed up with being called nice all the time and praised for her … [Read more...]
There’s No Such Thing as a Ghostie
The Queen has finished her royal tea and it's two more hours till bedtime so she suggests a hunt for ghosties. She and Peter-the-Page are the only ones who believe they exist as they all race through … [Read more...]
Dan and Diesel
Dan's little brother narrates the tale of Diesel the 'wonder dog' and his relationship with his blind owner. The pair do everything together, crossing the city to allow Dan to play in a band, visiting … [Read more...]
When the World Was Waiting for You
A family of rabbits prepares for the much-anticipated arrival of a new baby by decorating the nursery and buying gifts. When all the waiting is finally over and the newborn comes into the world, they … [Read more...]
The Monster Who Ate Darkness
Jo-Jo can't sleep as he thinks a monster may be lurking in the darkness under his bed. Surprisingly, on this occasion, he is right! Under his bed is a tiny, non-threatening and extremely hungry … [Read more...]
A Day with the Animal Doctors
Terence the tapir accompanies his mum to work as a doctor. He visits lots of different wards, learning what goes on and what happens in areas such as the maternity ward, A&E and X-ray. At the end … [Read more...]
Recycling!
The two young children in this simple book are shown helping to sort out items for recycling. The family recycle their old batteries, compost vegetable peelings, buy from charity shops and swap old … [Read more...]
Maisy Goes Camping
It's a beautiful day and Maisy's going camping in the countryside. But it's not easy pitching a tent, as Maisy and her friends soon find out. And even if they can get the tent ready before nightfall, … [Read more...]
Going to the Hospital
Ben Bell is not feeling very well. His ear aches as it often does. Mrs Bell takes him to see Doctor Small who checks his ear using an otoscope. He tells Ben that he needs to have an operation at the … [Read more...]
Be Careful (Talking It Through)
Helen, Eliat and their teddies have a busy day at play-school, at home and outside, but luckily for the toys the children are very safety-conscious and Mum is on hand to offer advice sometimes too. … [Read more...]
Little Princess – I Don’t Want to Go to Hospital
The Little Princess has something stuck up her nose, but refuses to go to hospital. When she is finally persuaded to (and realises it's not so bad after all) she refuses to come home again! … [Read more...]
My Grampy Can’t Walk
Grampy can't walk anymore because he has multiple sclerosis. But that doesn't slow him down, or his grandchildren. Together, they go places, do things and learn about life as only grandparents and … [Read more...]
Manners at the Park
The Manners books show children how to resolve small difficulties they might face in their daily lives. These stories help children to develop their social skills early in a fun and friendly way. … [Read more...]
Little Penguin Lost
Plip the Penguin loses his favourite toy and it seems like the end of the world. The little penguin bravely sets out in the dark and snow to find his toy. … [Read more...]
Emily’s Tiger
Publisher's summary: Watch out! Emily is off and running again! This little girl has a problem with her temper, and every time she gets angry she turns into quite the little tiger. This quirky picture … [Read more...]
Let My Colors Out
When his mother is diagnosed with cancer, a little boy uses colours to express his emotions. He comes to realise that each day is different and it is alright to feel different emotions at different … [Read more...]
Who’s Poorly Too?
Maisy, Charley and the Wobbly Tooth
Charley the crocodile has a wobbly tooth so he goes to the dentist. The dentist is is nice and lets him go up and down on the chair before looking at his teeth. Charley's teeth are fine, and the … [Read more...]
The Copper Tree
The story begins with a class of young children being told that their teacher, Miss Evans, is ill. The class, who obviously love and miss their young and positive teacher, exchange drawings, cards and … [Read more...]
Lamb-A-Roo
Lamb wants a Maa and Kangaroo wants a baby. Lamb may look nothing like the other baby kangaroos but he and Maa quickly form a strong bond. The problems start when Lamb and Maa try to look more like … [Read more...]
Squirrel’s Busy Day
Squirrel is busy collecting acorns and doesn't have time to play with his friends. But when things go wrong, Squirrel needs some help. His friends come to the rescue and Squirrel realises that he … [Read more...]
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