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Picture books about Experiences from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Picture books that help children to make sense of new experiences. Young children can sometimes become anxious in new or unfamiliar situations. Our picture book collection aims to comfort, inform and reassure them.

Bed Time

Children’s books that promote a good bedtime routine, where children settle happily into bed at night without a fight, and stay there!

Comfort Objects

Picture books about childhood comforters such as dummies / pacifiers, blankets, teddies, soothers and cloths.

Haircuts & Hair Care

Books that encourage children who are reluctant to visit the hairdresser or barber to go for a hair cut. This collection also includes books to encourage children to brush their hair.

Holidays & Travel

A collection of picture books for young children about holidays and travel, including what to expect when flying. Includes some great books for children to bring on holiday with them.

Losing a Tooth

Books about losing milk teeth. Some promote good dental care and others include visits from the tooth fairy.

Moving House

Books to help children who are moving house or relocating to a new school or different area. Some books focus on the practicalities of moving house while others explore the emotions involved.

New Baby

Books to help children who are coming to terms with a new baby in the family. Some titles tackle the subject of jealousy, others explain pregnancy, childbirth and baby care in a way that young children can understand.

Owning a Pet

Books that explain the practicalities of pet ownership. Some debunk the often idealistic view children can have of owning a pet, and describe the work that is involved in their care. Some books tackle the loss of a pet.

Playgroup / Nursery

Books to help children starting playgroup, nursery or pre-school. These books aim to smooth the transition between being at home each day and being in a busy environment with other children.

Sleepovers & Babysitters

Books which portray babysitters in a positive light, or describe what to expect when a babysitter visits. Plus books about sleepovers.

Starting School

Books that help children prepare for starting school. Starting school is an exciting time for children, but it can also be daunting, particularly for children who tend to be anxious in new environments.

Going to Playschool

Going on a Plane

Introduces some typical aspects of going on a family holiday. May help to allay fears of flying, and prepare young children for some of the procedures associated with modern plane travel (such as security checks and safety briefings).

Wilbie’s Gift

Acknowledging some common uncertainties a child may have associated with a new baby in the house.

Sleepover (First Time)

A good choice of book to set a child's expectations of what happens at a sleepover. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations may encourage them to talk about the experience and ask questions.

My Haircut Sticker Book (Charlie and Lola)

Our New House

A positive introduction to moving house, aimed at very young children. This tactile board book acknowledges that children can feel a bit sad when they have to wave goodbye to their old house.

Back to School Tortoise

It shows how even though we all worry about situations, they usually turn out to be a lot more fun than we first thought.

The New Puppy

A positive yet realistic view of what it's like to have a pet in the house. It shows that initial enthusiasm can wane but that it's important to stay the course with an animal.

Going to Nursery

Allaying fears about starting playgroup or nursery and being absent from a parent.

Little Princess – I Want My Dummy

The Last Noo-noo

Encouraging children to give up dummies, soothers and other comforters in their own time. Reassuring children that reliance on comforters is not something to be ashamed of.

The Monster Bed

Reassuring children who are afraid of the dark or anxious about monsters.

Our New Baby

A positive, fun introduction to the arrival of a new baby for very young children

My Baby Sister

Acknowledging that children may feel jealous of new siblings at first, but promoting their acceptance. May also comfort a child who is nervous about a loved one going to hospital.

I Love My Cloth

Helping a child to give up a comfort object in their own time.

Dear Tooth Fairy

Where Did That Baby Come From?

The book reflects the frustration of the toddler in a sympathetic way at the presence of a new sibling and the pictures present plenty to talk about and laugh at with a young child as you go through the tale.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?

This is a funny story written in rhyme which deals with problems involved with getting children to go to bed without making a fuss by comparing a dinosaur's behaviour with theirs.

The New Baby

Describing the arrival of a new baby in a positive way.

Where is Poppy’s Panda?

To help children with loss/transition/change and continuity

Nursery (First Time)

A good choice of book to set a child's expectations of what happens at a nursery or playgroup. For children already attending, the simple conversational text and lively illustrations may encourage them to talk about their experiences there.

A New Room for William

Moving house, divorce/separation, making new friends

Max and Millie Start School

An appealing board book which introduces young children to nursery school or playgroup. The book acknowledges that some children are more confident than others in new situations.

Noo-Noos

A fun bright rhyming text book about comforters.

Topsy and Tim: The New Baby

A positive yet realistic view of what it's like to have a new baby sibling. Acknowledges that children often feel jealous when a new sibling arrives.

Not Me!

This book presents a slightly different view of an older sibling's attitude to his younger brother. A lovely book for demonstrating the special relationship that can exist between two brothers.

The Gotcha Smile

Acknowledging anxieties that some children may feel about making new friends and starting school. Provides positive suggestions for overcoming shyness.

Wide Awake Jake

The young Jake finds it difficult to get to sleep and after many attempts eventually does get to sleep with his mum's help.

Start School (Topsy and Tim)

Lucy and the Bully

Reassuring young children that it's good to let an adult know if they are being bullied or teased. Gently suggests that bullies may have insecurities or issues themselves, and sometimes tolerance and understanding can alleviate the problem.

Up In Heaven

A lovely book to help children with loss

I Don’t Like Gloria

Jealousy and rivalry amongst siblings and young children