A King, who has been frightened of the dark since childhood, decides he wants to ban it. His advisors suggest that the best way to get his people to accept the ban is to make them believe it was 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.
A Rainbow of Fun
Penny the pig loves all colours, and has filled her bedroom full of rainbows. Her parents keep the door closed, and Grandma won't go in because "pigs like PINK...they always have and they always … [Read more...]
Through the Eyes of Me
Narrated by Kyra, a vibrant and creative little girl with autism, the story explores the world through her eyes. Written by Jon Roberts as a dedication to his daughter, it is hoped that anybody whose … [Read more...]
Along Came A Different
Three different groups of coloured shapes just can't get along. Each group has its own unique set of interests and passions which keep them happy. But whenever a 'different' comes along, they end up … [Read more...]
The Jar of Happiness
Meg is a little girl with a special jar which is full of all the things that make her happy. Smells, sounds, colours and tastes in her jar make her think of good things. Meg shares the jar with people … [Read more...]
Sweep
"This mood swept over him in a raging storm and stuck". If you were to listen to Louise Greig's words without looking at Julia Sarda's illustrations, you would hear a simple description of a boy … [Read more...]
Lula and the Sea Monster
"But Lula wouldn't go. She couldn't. This was their home!" Lula's family home, set on a beautiful beach, is due to be sold and demolished to make way for a highway. When Lula rescues a tiny sea … [Read more...]
The Day War Came
In 2016, Nicola Davies wrote a poem in response to the UK government’s refusal to give sanctuary to 3,000 unaccompanied child refugees. That poem is the basis of this incredibly powerful picture book, … [Read more...]
The Sea Saw
Sofia's tatty old teddy bear was 'less like a toy and more like a friend'. Passed down from her grandmother to her mother, then onto Sofia on the day of her birth, they went everywhere together. But … [Read more...]
Ruby’s Worry
One day, our heroine Ruby discovers a Worry (which is depicted by Tom Percival as a scribbled hovering ball with a furrowed brow who constantly watches over her). The Worry is small and barely … [Read more...]
The Memory Tree
'Fox closed his eyes, took a deep breath and fell asleep forever'. Fox has lived a long and happy life, but now he is tired. He slowly returns to the clearing in the forest where he has spent so … [Read more...]
By the Light of the Moon
"Moving house is a BIG thing for most people. And so it was for Ivan..." A small boy (Ivan) is spending his first night in a new house, which feels strange. He's missing his 'warm and friendly' old … [Read more...]
The Squirrels Who Squabbled
"Greed, it was driving them over the edge". This is a comical tale of two squirrels with very different personalities and how they learn to get along. 'Spontaneous Cyril' is not one to think … [Read more...]
Tiger Livy
Life changes completely for the active, playful girl Livy when she is hit suddenly by a serious illness (the illness is not specified, but the notes in the back of the book explain that it is based on … [Read more...]
The Worry Box
A charming story about a little bear who finds he is able to control his anxiety on a day trip with the help of his loving big sister. Sean Julian's illustrations are truly stunning and radiate warmth … [Read more...]
When a Dragon Comes to Stay
If the dragon in the story is anything to go by, mythical beasts make excellent house guests. Instead of snatching toys, she shares and plays co-operatively. She has good table manners and eats her … [Read more...]
The Suitcase
A strange animal arrives after a long and tiring journey. The local animals (a rabbit, fox and bird) are curious about what's in his suitcase. The stranger tells them that there's a teacup, table and … [Read more...]
The Unstoppable Maggie McGee
"When Maggie wakes up with big plans for an adventure to the hospital garden, it's raining. But there's no stopping Maggie..." The story centres around Maggie and Sol, two children on a hospital … [Read more...]
Banana!
This minimally worded picture book (the only two words in it are banana and please) shows a comical little scene unfolding between two monkeys (one has blue stripes on his T-shirt, the other has … [Read more...]
The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses
Sam doesn't like his new glasses. They make his ears hurt. His parents say he looks handsome in them. But Sam just wants to look like himself. His teacher doesn't recognize him; she says he must be a … [Read more...]
Tilly’s At Home Holiday
Tilly's friends are all going to exciting places on their holidays, but she is staying at home. Tilly is feeling a bit 'down in the dumps' as she seems to be the only one in her friendship group … [Read more...]
And Tango Makes Three
Based on true events at the Central Park zoo in New York, this is a lovely heart-warming story that subtly advocates adoption and contains important messages of tolerance and acceptance. The story … [Read more...]
The Prince and the Frog
One day, Oskar and his sister Caroline meet a prince who was turned into a frog by an evil wizard. Only true love's kiss can break the spell - both Caroline and Oskar want to help, but which of them … [Read more...]
The Garden of Hope
"Maya had forgotten the worries she had planted with the seeds. The garden had carried them away". This beautiful picture book uses the regeneration of an overgrown garden as a metaphor to … [Read more...]
When Sadness Comes to Call
"Maybe all it wants to know is that it is welcome." The story is in essence an exploration and description of a period of sadness and how it can affect you and others. Gentle suggestions of things … [Read more...]
Lulu Gets a Cat
"Mummy says looking after a cat is lots of work." Lulu really wants a cat. She shows Mummy how responsible she is by finding out about cats and how to care for them, and at last Mummy agrees that … [Read more...]
The Tide
"Grandad doesn't remember things like he used to." The story, which centres around a family day out at the beach, explores the relationship between a little girl (the narrator) and her beloved … [Read more...]
King Leonard’s Teddy
King Leonard is terribly wasteful. He prefers to throw things away rather than clean or reuse them, so an inevitable pile of discarded things piles up in his garden. But he hits a bit of a problem … [Read more...]
The Last Chip
Percy the street-dwelling pigeon endures a pretty tough life. Constantly hungry, he has to get up early and work very hard to find enough to eat. Wherever he goes, the food scraps are snatched from … [Read more...]
Grandma
Oscar loves Grandma, and their time together is always lots of fun. As she becomes less able to look after herself, she has to go into a care home. More and more children are encountering dementia … [Read more...]
Kind
"It feels nice to be kind. And it's a good idea, too..." This is not a story book, but rather a child-friendly description of the many forms of kindness, suggesting numerous simple and attainable … [Read more...]
Super Duper You
"The trick is not to worry about what you are not. Instead enjoy the things you are and all the brills you've got!" A loving big brother describes his little sister in this beautifully illustrated … [Read more...]
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