Andy lives with his mum and grandad, but when grandad is hospitalised the worry causes Andy to begin soiling. Andy receives lots of help from his doctor and therapist and gradually overcomes the … [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.
My Circus Adventure (egg free)
Minoo and his magical lunchbox go on a egg-free adventure to the circus. He meets plenty of friends on his journey, including a friendly onion ringmaster carrying a watermelon 'yumbrella', a … [Read more...]
Maisy Goes to Playschool
Follow Maisy's day at playgroup by lifting the flaps and reading along with the fun activities such as painting, writing stories, playing. dressing up, doing sums and dancing. … [Read more...]
Hands Are Not for Hitting
This very simple board book has bold pictures and minimal text. It describes lots of things that hands are for: saying hello (by shaking hands), drawing, playing, building, eating, dressing, keeping … [Read more...]
My Daddy’s In Jail
The story is narrated by Rhymer, a curious cockroach. The book is set in Honeytown, a place where both kids and grown ups sometimes break the rules. When the adults do something very wrong they can … [Read more...]
Learn to Swim (Topsy & Tim)
Going to the swimming pool for the first time can be daunting but Topsy and Tim are having fun! Follow the twins on their adventures as they have lessons, learn to swim without their armbands and take … [Read more...]
It’s Not Your Fault, Koko Bear
Children will identify with this unisex bear's angry and sad feelings and what it means to live in a divorced family. Helpful messages are conveyed with a bit of humour. Each page has tips for parents … [Read more...]
I am Too Absolutely Small for School (Charlie and Lola)
Although Lola agrees with her brother that it would be useful to learn how to write, read and count, she can't go to school because her invisible friend's too nervous to go. This third title in the … [Read more...]
Duck, Death and the Tulip
Duck has felt a presence following her, always close at hand, and one day she turns round and finds Death. Death explains that he has been close to her all her life, just in case of any little … [Read more...]
The Most Precious Present in the World
Mia wonders why her eyes are brown while her dads are blue, and why she has curly brown hair when her mum's hair is fair and straight. This story takes the form of a dialogue between Mia and her … [Read more...]
All Kinds of Feelings: a Lift-the-Flap Book
Everyone has different feelings all of the time. One minute you may feel happy - and the next minute sad or confused. This book says that it's ok to express your feelings. At the end is a "Feelings … [Read more...]
Our Stripy Baby
The characters in this book are purple alien-like creatures with coloured spots on their skin. Zara Moon is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her new baby brother, who she is expecting to look just like … [Read more...]
ATCHOO: The Complete Guide to Good Manners
One fateful day Suzy Sue sneezes all over her animal friends. They decide it’s time to help her learn some manners. So they explain that society has rules (three of them) and proceed to point out how … [Read more...]
My Amazing Dad
Snip the little crocodile has no idea what his dad does all day. All the other animals tell him about all the amazing things their dads can do: Max the monkey's dad whooshes from tree to tree, Stripe … [Read more...]
My Big Brother, Boris
Little Croc has tons of fun with his big brother Boris until he starts spending more time with his friends and leaving Little Croc out. Little Croc is planning games and a cake for his brother's … [Read more...]
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the … [Read more...]
Collywobble
Working sheepdog Bess has a litter of puppies: all are big and strong, except one (Collywobble) who is a shivery, wobbly little scrap. The other dogs become sheepdogs or pets, but no-one is sure what … [Read more...]
Getting Dressed
This brightly-coloured board book has magnetic pages, and comes with a set of magnetic clothing shapes which can be attached by the child. there are eight scenes in the book - Playing Outside, Rainy … [Read more...]
This Book Belongs to Aye-Aye
The hero of the story is Aye-Aye (an Aye-Aye is a rather curious-looking animal that lives in the forests of Madagascar). His ambition in life is to appear in a picture book (he does, after all, … [Read more...]
Freddy Goes Flying: The Important Lesson of Flying with an Allergy
When Freddy the Mouse and Nutmeg the Squirrel visit the airfield, Nutmeg inadvertently becomes a passenger on one of the planes. Nutmeg's mother (Mrs Squirrel) is worried as Nutmeg has a severe … [Read more...]
Little Princess – I Want My Tooth
The Little Princess has wonderful teeth, and is very proud of them. One day, one of them becomes wobbly. She is horrified, but soon learns to enjoy wobbling it. One terrible day, she discovers that … [Read more...]
How to Catch a Star
An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own. "There once was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every … [Read more...]
Milo Armadillo
Tallulah wants a fluffy pink rabbit for her birthday (her friends all have one but her family can't find one anywhere), but that isn't quite what gran's knitting produces. Will Tallulah ever learn to … [Read more...]
Little Croc and Bird
Chunky, bright illustrations capture Little Croc's world of fun as he wreaks havoc jumping on hippos' backs and scaring the zebras. Bird quietly observes Little Croc as he drives away all the animals … [Read more...]
The Trouble with Dragons
The dragons (i.e. mankind) are multiplying fast, so that there are more of them than the earth can sustain. Their dwelling places spread all over the planet and their demand for food and drink … [Read more...]
I am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)
Lauren Child's popular sibling duo Charlie and Lola have a place in many young children's affections. In this book, Charlie has a challenge persuading his little sister to go to bed as she explains … [Read more...]
Christopher’s Bicycle (Christopher Nibble)
Christopher's Bicycle is one of a series of popular books featuring Christopher Nibble, a green-fingered guinea pig. In this story, Christopher's parents transform a rusty old bike into a wonderful … [Read more...]
Lulu’s Lunch
Lulu is shown eating a wide variety of delicious foods in this appealing interactive picture book. Young children will enjoy fastening Lulu's velcro bib, touching the textured fishfingers and the … [Read more...]
Chill
Dolly the young pig sometimes like to play alone and sometimes play with her best friend Jack Rabbit. They chatter and laugh together, sometimes playing peacefully (watching clouds or listening to … [Read more...]
Giraffes Can’t Dance
Gerald was a very self-conscious giraffe; he was painfully aware of his gangly legs which made him stumble and trip when he tried to run. So when the time for the annual Jungle Dance came around, he … [Read more...]
Do Unto Otters: A Book about Manners
Mr Rabbit's new neighbours are otters, which makes him nervous. He has never met an otter before, and is not sure they will get along. Mr Owl suggests that Mr Rabbit follows this advice: Do unto … [Read more...]
Freddie Has a Haircut
This is a very simple picture book with minimal text aimed at very young children. The little boy (Freddie) remains silent throughout, with his teddy bear providing comments and observations in his … [Read more...]
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