Moonshadow is a young swan about to set off on his first migration. He is nervous, but his grandfather reassures him along the way. His grandfather is the head of the swan family and leads the swans … [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.
Two Nests
After a whirlwind romance two birds, Betty and Paul, find themselves raising a new chick in a small nest. They become grumpy with each other and decide to build a new nest for Paul but Baby Bird is … [Read more...]
Please Don’t Torment Tootsie
PLEASE don’t torment Tootsie, or provoke Poochie. Don’t madden Mutley, or disturb Dixi. Do not bully Bitsy, or even think of teasing Trixi. You’d be MAD to wind up Whitney.’ This simply written … [Read more...]
Michael Rosen’s Sad Book
From the publisher: A heartbreakingly honest account of a father's grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of a current and a former Children's Laureate. What makes Michael Rosen most sad is … [Read more...]
Tiddler: The story-telling fish
A story of Tiddler the tiny fish, who everyday would dream up tall tales to tell his classmates why he was always late for school. Until one day his day dreaming got him lost and caught up in his very … [Read more...]
Titch
Titch is the youngest child in the family and always seems to get the smallest item, until the day that his small item (a seed) grows to be bigger than his brother and sister. … [Read more...]
We Belong Together: A Book About Adoption and Families
Hodge the Hedgehog
Hodge the hedgehog is a hedge-hogger. He would rather have the hedge to himself and keeps all the other animals away until, worn out by all his shooing and grumpiness, he falls asleep. That's when … [Read more...]
There’s Going to Be a Baby
A little boy is told that there is going to be a baby and so begins a series of questions about the baby... ‘When is the baby going to come?’, ‘What will we call the baby?’. The little boy’s mum … [Read more...]
Frank and Teddy Make Friends
Shy, but clever, Frank Mouse needs a friend to help him understand that true friendship is about sharing. Maybe teddy is going to be just that friend. … [Read more...]
I Feel Bullied (Your Feelings)
A very clear look at how being bullied may make someone find it hard to eat, sleep, feel like their tummy is in knots, but that different strategies such as telling mum and dad, telling a teacher or … [Read more...]
Run!
Carol Thompson's wonderful illustrations reflect the struggles, achievements and sheer delight that come with early exploration. Child's Play publish many picture books which celebrate equality and … [Read more...]
Good Little Wolf
Rolf is a good little wolf who likes gentle activities like baking, helping his friends and being kind. His best friend, Mrs Boggins, warns him that not all wolves are as good and kind as he is. When … [Read more...]
Princess and the Castle
Genevieve, her mother and brother live in a little harbour-side house. Following her father's death at sea Genevieve stays well away from the shore and is afraid of the waves. She does, however, love … [Read more...]
Dentist Trip (Peppa Pig)
Peppa, George and Mr Dinosaur are going to the dentist. It's George's first visit and he's a teeny bit nervous. Find out how the trip goes in this lovely little adventure. … [Read more...]
The Rainbow Fish
Fish is very proud of his beautiful scales. The other fish are transfixed by them, and ask him if they can have one, but he haughtily refuses. Fish soon realises he is lonely, and seeks advice from … [Read more...]
It’s Not Your’s It’s Mine!
Blieka's ball was a special present and Blieka loves it, taking it everywhere and refusing to share. But one day something happens to the ball and Blieka needs help from friends to fix it. After this … [Read more...]
Aunt Mary’s Rose
Aunt Mary has a very special rosebush in her garden - she tells Douglas part of him can be found inside it, along with part of his dad, uncle and grandpa - and other family members. She tells him the … [Read more...]
Tappity-Tap What was That?
Owl, Mouse and Rabbit are friends and have a Very Important Meeting to talk about the Monster of the Woods. Owl has a plan to follow in case he ever comes calling on a dark and stormy night. They are … [Read more...]
No Babysitters Allowed
Hopscotch is a very brave bunny - except when his parents go out and Mrs Honeybunch comes to babysit. She wants to play, but Hopscotch would much rather be alone in his special NO BABYSITTERS ALLOWED … [Read more...]
Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears
Beautifully illustrated, this book explores Little Mouse's fears using delicate and intricate illustrations, lift flaps and fold out treasures. Packed full of clever wit and hidden messages. The book … [Read more...]
I’m Special, I’m Me!
Milo is sad as his classmates have different ideas to him about what roles he should play in their playground games. Milo wants to be a lion but is told he is not strong enough, and has to settle for … [Read more...]
Owl Babies
Sarah, Percy and Bill wake one night to discover that their Mummy has gone. Between them, they question, reassure and try to work out what has happened to her, all the while huddled together. Until … [Read more...]
Don’t be a Bully, Billy!
An amusing and tongue-in-cheek story designed to introduce young children to the concept of right and wrong. Billy just won’t stop bullying but one day he picks on the wrong school kid and very … [Read more...]
Topsy and Tim: Go Green
Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Go Green, Topsy and Tim learn all about how … [Read more...]
It’s Not Fair!
The central character in this picture book (a young cat) feels that lots of things about having a new baby brother are just not fair. The baby is fussed over and looked after by everyone, and is … [Read more...]
Tommy’s Dad
In this sensitive story, Tommy Puddle returns from school one day to find out that his Dad isn't at home - and nobody will tell him why his Dad isn't around. The next day at school, though, one of his … [Read more...]
Having Fun! (Just Like Us!)
The book shows a variety of animals (Racoons hide-and-seeking, dogs rolling and wrestling, and so on). Each page has a flap that can be lifted up to reveal children enjoying the same activities as the … [Read more...]
The Bad Tempered Ladybird
The bad-tempered ladybird doesn't like to share and picks fights with all the other animals to get what she wants. The animals get larger throughout the story. Eventually ladybird realises the … [Read more...]
A Mother for Choco
Choco is a liitle bird who lives on his own and wishes he had a mother, so he decides to go and look for one. He meets lots of different animals but none of them seem right as they don't look like … [Read more...]
Is It Because…?
This skilfully written book handles the subject of bullying in a refreshing and thought-provoking way. A small boy ponders why Peregrine Ffrogg bullies him. The possible reasons the boy comes up with … [Read more...]
My Sister is an Alien
Alfie is crazy about space. His favourite things are: 1. aliens, 2. rockets, 3. the moon - in that exact order. When his new sister comes along, he notices that she looks a bit funny, she talks funny … [Read more...]
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