Billy worries a lot and can't sleep. He goes to stay with Grandma and she solves the problem by giving him a set of worry dolls to tell his worries to. He then worries who they in turn will tell their … [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.
Lucy and the Bully
Lucy enjoys nursery, but she doesn't like the way classmate Tommy treats her. He knocks paint over her drawing, and stamps on her sculpture. Lucy is too scared to tell her mummy or teacher about … [Read more...]
My Grandpa
From the publisher: A moving and memorable book about the very special relationship between an elderly grandfather and his adoring grandson, this unique look at old age through the eyes of a young … [Read more...]
I’m not cute!
In this delightful story, Baby Owl is fed up with his animal friends thinking he's cute and fluffy, while to him it is perfectly obvious that he's a a 'huge and scary hunting machine'. He complains to … [Read more...]
I’ll always love you
When Alex Bear breaks his mum's favourite honey bowl he worries that she won't love him any more, but of-course she does. … [Read more...]
Elephants Never Forget
A baby elephant is lost and alone in the forest, when a herd of buffaloes come along and take him into their fold ... what is he now, an elephant, or a buffalo? The little elephant decides to stay … [Read more...]
George Saves the World by Lunchtime
George, who loves dressing up as a superhero, is keen to save the world by lunchtime, but isn't sure how to go about it. His grandfather offers some more attainable suggestions for looking after the … [Read more...]
Mommy, Mama and Me
A toddler spends the day with both their mommies, doing all kinds of lovely things. Emphasises the loving bond between parents and children. … [Read more...]
Ever So Ever So
A new baby coming home can be very difficult for the older sister to accept. Especially as mum and dad think that every little squeek and snuffle baby Susan makes is “ever so ever so clever.” Baby … [Read more...]
Topsy and Tim: Go to the Doctor
One of a popular series of books featuring boy and girl twins Topsy and Tim. Tim doesn't want his breakfast one morning, and his Dad discovers that he has a red and swollen throat. Mummy takes him to … [Read more...]
Doctor (First Time)
The book shows lots of different children experiencing treatment and interaction with the doctor or nurse. There is a view on the waiting room, children having an injection, being measured and … [Read more...]
Ribbit Rabbit
Ribbit and Rabbit are two friends who ‘dip it' and ‘dap it' when they go swimming and ‘zip it' and ‘zap it' when they fight monsters together. Parents will have lots of fun reading this book aloud as … [Read more...]
Going to the Dentist
Mrs Judd and her two children Jake and Jessie make a visit to the dentist. After playing in the busy waiting room, Jake and Jessie go into the dentist's surgery for their check-up. Jessie sits in the … [Read more...]
Up In Heaven
Daisy, the dog, has grown old and can no longer keep up with her boy, Arthur. One day she wakes up to find herself in heaven: a place where she is no longer tired and can run and play like she used … [Read more...]
Oi! Get Off Our Train
Publisher's summary: A little boy sets off on a round-the-world night train to dreamland with only his toy dog for company. But soon all sorts of endangered animals are asking if they can jump up and … [Read more...]
I Am Not a Copycat! (Hugo & Bella)
Hugo the hippo is unique; only he can stand on his head, do the splits, touch his toes and triple-back-flip his way through a water ballet. At least that's what he believes until Bella the bird copies … [Read more...]
The Gordon Star
All the children in Gordon's class receive stars for being good at something. Except Gordon that is, who only seems to be able to make a mess and be silly. Everyone agrees, however, that Gordon is … [Read more...]
I Don’t Like Gloria
Colin the dog is not pleased - no-one has asked him if it's O.K. for Gloria the cat to come and live with them, but she's arrived and the family seem to love her best. The two animals continue to … [Read more...]
Lunchbox: The Story of Your Food
This visually appealing picture book takes the reader through the steps involved in farming/producing some popular lunch box foods (bread, cheese, tomatoes, apple juice, carrots, clementines and … [Read more...]
The Worry Monster
Sally 'accidentally' eats all the chocolate cake, and rather than admit it, she blames her beloved dog Eric. Eric is sent to his kennel in disgrace. That night, a tiny monster appears in Sally's room … [Read more...]
Mole’s Sunrise
Mole is blind and has never seen the sunrise, but his friends' vivid and appropriate descriptions enable him to see the beauty of the sunrise for himself. … [Read more...]
What Makes Me Happy?
Each double page spread in this book focuses on a different emotion. The left hand pages show children questioning what makes them feel or do something: laugh, cry, be bored, pleased, jealous, scared, … [Read more...]
Dentist (First Time)
The book shows lots of different children experiencing treatment and interaction with the dentist or hygienist. There is a view on the waiting room, the teeth being counted, an explanation on baby … [Read more...]
Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads
Topsy and Tim come home from school with head lice ('nits'). Mummy gets some lotion from the chemist to treat their hair but the problem soon re-occurs and the twins are scratching a lot. Another … [Read more...]
The Lion Who Had Asthma
Sean likes to pretend he's a lion, roaring in the jungle. But this lion starts to cough, his chest hurts, and it's hard to breathe. This lion has asthma. So Sean's mother gives him his medicine to … [Read more...]
Have You Seen My Potty?
"This is the story of Suzy Sue who had something very important to do..." - use her potty! Unfortunately for her, the farm animals found her intriguing pot lying around and decided to poo in it … [Read more...]
Topsy and Tim: Make a New Friend
Topsy and Tim are delighted to learn that their disabled friend Jenny is going to join their class. Lots of the children have never seen anyone a wheelchair before but Miss Terry explains all about it … [Read more...]
When My Worries Get Too Big!
The little boy in the book explains his anxieties in terms of numbers: at 1 he is fine, at 5 he is really angry and may hit out. The book gives children strategies for calming down and invites them to … [Read more...]
Go Camping (Topsy & Tim)
Topsy and Tim set off for a family camping trip. On arrival at the camp site, they pitch their tents (the twins have their own special spotty one), fill the kettle at the outdoor tap and have their al … [Read more...]
Leave Me Alone
Friendly animals try to help a sad boy sitting alone but his response to them is "leave me alone". The boy is being threatened by an enormous giant who casts a shadow over everything with his bullying … [Read more...]
We’ll Paint the Octopus Red
As six-year-old Emma anticipates the birth of her new baby brother or sister, she vividly imagines all of the things they can do together. When the baby is born, her father tells her he's a boy, named … [Read more...]
Hospital (First Time)
The book shows lots of different children experiencing treatment and interaction with nurses and doctors along with the different equipment they use. There is a view on the waiting room, concussion, … [Read more...]
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