Annika is a panicker! She panics when she drops a toy in the fishpond. She panics when her coat zip gets stuck on the way to a party. She panics when she can't find her favourite toy at bedtime. Her … [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.
Dennis Duckling
Dennis Duckling and his little sister can no longer be looked after by their own parents and need another grown-up to care for them. Dennis is scared and sad, but goes to live on a river where he is … [Read more...]
My Henry
"My Henry died and went to heaven, but now he's got wings they let him out from four till seven and we do all sorts of things." Henry's wife appears to be sitting quietly in her chair waiting for her … [Read more...]
Handa’s Surprise
Handa collects delicious fruits for her friend Akeyo. When she arrives at Akeyo's village, they are both surprised to find different fruits in the gift basket. They meet animals on the way who steal … [Read more...]
The Scariest Monster in the World
A very scary monster with wild and weird fur and grubby, un-brushed teeth spends his time frightening the animals that live in the forest. That is until one day he gets the hiccups and, try as he … [Read more...]
Mum and Dad Glue
"My mum and dad are broken, I don't know what to do. My mum and dad have come undone, I need to find some glue." The boy in the story thinks that if only he could find some parent glue to stick his … [Read more...]
Where Did That Baby Come From?
This book deals with the arrival of a new baby in the home of a toddler. It is written from the toddler point of view, in a nicely-paced rhyme, and the rhythmic text is accompanied by amusing … [Read more...]
How Did I Begin?
A young child's introduction to human reproduction, which follows the first nine months of a child's life within its mother's womb. The book was shortlisted for the Rhone Poulenc Science Prize … [Read more...]
Teeth are Not for Biting
This book shows, in bright colourful pictures, how teeth can chew and are fun to count, but can also be sore and make us cranky when the new ones come. Despite how we feel, teeth are not to be used to … [Read more...]
Fruits
A lovely multicultural rhyme where a little girl sets out to see just how much fruit she can eat in a day and ends up with tummy ache. Lots of lovely and unusual Caribbean fruits … [Read more...]
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
How does a dinosaur say good night when Papa comes in to turn off the light? Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout? Does he throw his teddy bear all about? Most certainly not! Dinosaurs give their … [Read more...]
Doing the Washing
Sarah Garland's classic series of pre-school books look at every aspect of busy, noisy, muddly family life. In Doing the Washing we join the family as they load up the washing machine, hang up the … [Read more...]
Crawl!
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...]
The New Baby
This book is written in simple language that young children will be able to understand. Stephen Cartwright's appealing illustrations depict the new baby's arrival in a positive light, with the … [Read more...]
Harry the Dirty Dog
Originally published in 1956, Harry the dog will still charm children today with his cheeky antics. Harry disliked having a bath so much that one day he buried the scrubbing brush and ran away from … [Read more...]
Going Shopping (Why Manners Matter)
The book touches upon a number of situations and issues important for a trip to the shops. This is followed by advice on using public transport: ‘Waiting for the bus’ (queue and don’t push), and … [Read more...]
Where is Poppy’s Panda?
Tell Me What it’s Like to be Big
When Willa wakes up early one morning she tries to do things for herself. She soon has to ask her big brother Willoughby for help. 'What is it like to be big?' she wonders. Willoughby has some of the … [Read more...]
The Grandad Tree
When Vin and Leigh's grandad dies they remember how they used to play with him under the apple tree in their garden. Grandad may be gone but the children will remember and love him forever. … [Read more...]
Sammy the Elephant and Mr Camel
From the publisher: Sammy The Elephant and Mr. Camel is a gently empowering book for children who have trouble staying dry. This encouraging story about a delightful little elephant will help children … [Read more...]
Topsy and Tim Go to Hospital (Topsy & Tim)
Tim has fallen out of a tree and bumped his head. He's a little nervous about going to hospital, but he soon finds out how nice the Doctors and Nurses are, and there are lots of other children on the … [Read more...]
Nursery (First Time)
The book depicts some typical scenes from a day at nursery: getting ready, arriving at the building, hanging up coats, playing creatively, singing and dancing, eating a healthy lunch, story time and … [Read more...]
Happy Hector
Hector is one of Tilly's toy friends, and loves being close to her. When Tilly's other toys decide to come for a cuddle too, Hector doesn't feel so special - and gets cross and sad. The other toys try … [Read more...]
Aaaarrgghh, Spider!
A lonely spider wants to be the family pet but the family don't like spiders and no matter how hard he tries they just put him outside. Whenever he tries to show them he would make a good pet, they … [Read more...]
No Matter What
The key message behind this simple and beautiful book for small children is that the love a parent feels for a child is constant and never dies, no matter what happens. The two characters, a parent … [Read more...]
A New Room for William
William and his mum have moved to a new house and William has a new room, which feels strange and dark. He misses his old house and his climbing frame, which he had to leave behind. But once his mum … [Read more...]
Don’t Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability
Publisher's summary: This book explores questions and concerns about physical disabilities in a simple and reassuring way. Younger children can find out about individual disabilities, special … [Read more...]
Max and Millie Start School
One of a series of books featuring friends Max and Millie. While Millie is excited about going to school, Max is shy and is upset about leaving his mummy. The children quickly get involved in many … [Read more...]
Noo-Noos
Beautifully illustrated book showing a huge assortment of noo-noos (comfort objects) and their young owners. … [Read more...]
How Do You Feel
The chimps introduce a range of emotions from happy to sad, confident and shy, as well as feelings such as hungry and ill. … [Read more...]
Freckleface Strawberry
Here is a little girl who doesn't like her freckles and red-hair but finally grows to love her differences. … [Read more...]
Topsy and Tim: The New Baby
One of a popular series of books featuring boy and girl twins Topsy and Tim. Topsy and Tim the twins find out that their friend Tony's mum is expecting a baby very soon. The children put their hand on … [Read more...]
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