"Some time ago we said goodbye to Mummy. I am not sure where she has gone." Written and illustrated by a new talent in children's picture books, this extraordinary book deals with the loss of a parent … [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.
Manners in School
The 'Manners' series shows children how to resolve small difficulties they might face in their daily lives. In this story the young children discover the importance of silence when the teacher is … [Read more...]
All For One
Marlon (the little monster from The Last Noo Noo) wants someone to play with but his friends keep excluding him from their games. Even with mum and grandma's help it looks like he will remain lonely. … [Read more...]
Hugh Shampoo
Much to the disappointment of his salon-owning and beautifully styled mother and father, Hugh Shampoo loathed having his hair washed, cut, combed, brushed or fussed over in any way. When his parents … [Read more...]
Freddy Meets Nutmeg: The Squirrel Who Was Allergic to Nuts
Freddy the Mouse meets Nutmeg, a squirrel who is severely allergic to nuts. Even touching a nut could cause Nutmeg to have an allergic reaction. When the friends visit the Fairy Market, Nutmeg tries a … [Read more...]
A Bit Lost
"Uh-oh! Little Owl has fallen out of the nest..." When Little Owl is separated from mummy owl, a well-meaning squirrel helps to look for her. Little Owl's descriptions of her (very big, pointy ears, … [Read more...]
Bella and Monty: A Hairy Scary Night
Bella Bones and Monty Mittens are best friends and have lots in common (they both like the colour orange and slurping spaghetti, and both have the same-sized feet). But Bella isn't frightened of … [Read more...]
Tyrannosaurus Drip
Publisher's summary: Whoever heard of a vegetarian T. rex? Everyone knows that tyrannosauruses are big and scary, so when a placid duckbill dinosaur's egg ends up in the wrong nest confusion is … [Read more...]
Dog Loves Books
Bibliophile Dog loves books so much he decides to open a bookshop. After much unwrapping and unpacking, he throws open the doors and waits for customers...but sadly, there aren't very many of them. … [Read more...]
Granpa
A touching portrayal of the relationship between a little girl and her 'granpa', this book contains a mixture of narrative by the grandparent and child. They are pictured enjoying various activities … [Read more...]
At Home (Why Manners Matter)
The book touches upon a number of situations and issues important for living together: “Thinking of others”, “Sharing things” and “Helping out.” These issues are followed by “Caring for things”, … [Read more...]
I Don’t Want to Have a Bath!
Little Tiger loves to play exciting games and get messy and dirty, but is far less keen to wash afterwards, refusing to take the baths in the river that his Mummy requests. His other animal friends … [Read more...]
The Sunflower Sword
A small boy loves pretending to be a knight and slaying imaginary dragons. When he asks his mother for a sword, she gives him a sunflower instead. He is disappointed, but 'whooshes and swooshes' it … [Read more...]
The Saddest King
Have Chickenpox (Topsy & Tim)
The Bear and the Wildcat
When Bear finds his best friend Bird lying dead one morning he is devastated. He shuts himself away in his house and sinks deeply into his grief. One Spring morning, he feels ready to venture out … [Read more...]
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The classic tale of 'the boy who cried wolf' is re-told here with witty contemporary illustrations by Tony Ross. Young Harry lives on one side of a mountain and a rather dapper (man-eating) wolf lives … [Read more...]
How do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?
How do dinosaurs say I love you? Little dinosaurs sometimes misbehave or make a mess, but no matter what they do, their mums and dads always love them. A familiar range of naughty childhood antics … [Read more...]
Susan Laughs
This book is written simply, with only a few words on each page, relying heavily on the illustrations to build up the character of Susan, a little girl who does all the normal childhood things. Susan … [Read more...]
Little Princess – I Want to Go Home!
The Little Princess has been moved to a new castle, where there is lots more room! But she just wants to go home to the old castle. But is the old castle still the same, now that it has new owners? … [Read more...]
Mine!
Twin girls Fifi and Frankie have very different tastes and preferences. While Fifi loves pink, princesses and ponies, Frankie likes blue, bears and bikes. But one thing they both agree on is how much … [Read more...]
Freddy Meets Ginger: The Fox Who Was Allergic to Eggs
Freddy the mouse meets Ginger Fox, who is severely allergic to eggs. This means he can't eat or even touch eggs without getting poorly. When Ginger eats one of Mrs Bramble's cookies, his friends … [Read more...]
Alone in the Forest
When Musa ventures into the forest to fetch firewood for his sick mother his confidence quickly turns to fear as he hears loud, unexplained noises. Musa hides in a tree and as he waits his mind runs … [Read more...]
Vet (First Time)
The book depicts children of various ethnic backgrounds bringing their pets to a vet's surgery. Many common procedures are shown, for example, a dog and a cat having injections, a rabbit having its … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk: My Friend has Down’s Syndrome
My friend has Down's syndrome is a sensitively written story about two children who meet at a summer Fun Club. A warm friendship develops between them as the young narrator comes to understand Ella's … [Read more...]
Why Are You So Sad?
The book explains how depression is a problem with the way you feel, and that mums and dads don't feel bad on purpose (in exactly the same way as when someone gets a cold or flu). Depression can't be … [Read more...]
The Selfish Crocodile
The crocodile doesn't want to share the river with anyone else - it is HIS river. Then one morning he is in great pain. The other animals of the forest refuse to offer help as he's been so selfish - … [Read more...]
Moving Day!
The twins in the story (a boy and girl) are shown helping to pack, sort and label boxes in preparation for moving house. They help sort out rubbish and carry small things. In the new house (which is … [Read more...]
Mummy Laid an Egg
When Mummy and Daddy decide it is time to tell their children how babies are made, they come up with some very funny explanations. The children just laugh when they are told some babies are delivered … [Read more...]
Let’s Get a Pup!
Kate asks her mum and dad if they can get a puppy. They visit a rescue centre and pick Dave the puppy from a huge variety of potential pets. An old dog called Rosy also catches their eye and melts … [Read more...]
Jump!
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 Lonely Tree
It's spring in the New Forest, bluebells bloom and birds return from Africa. A new tree begins to grow which no-one except the oldest oak has seen before. Summer arrives, and the oak and the little … [Read more...]
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