Collection: Junior Picture Books

Be careful what you wish for. 'I have no idea how long I have been incarcerated in these ancient walls ... Let me explain how I find myself in this predicament . . .' Set in the hot houses of a stately home in eighteenth century England, a gardener falls from grace when the Duke sets him the impo...

Life doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes, the wind may blow, but remember: you can do hard things. This picture book puts into words every parents wish for their child as they face life's challenges.

What happens when the pig goes cluck and the rooster goes cheep? The wind swirls through the farmyard one dark night. It tears around the farmyard, over the meadows, past the pond. It blows so hard and so long that all the animals howl, too. And, in the sunny morning, the animals learn that the w...

Colourful and oddly shaped scraps of paper blow in the wind. One by one, they take shape, transforming into animals - each one with its own story to tell. The wind has its own ideas about where they came from and what they mean.

A short-tailed shearwater flies from the edge of the Southern Ocean to the rim of the Arctic Circle - and back - every year. This remarkable 30,000 kilometre journey is driven by seabird law. Instinct and community will guide her. A wingspan the size of a child's outstretched arms will support he...

This is a beautifully told story about losing a loved one. A touching exploration of grief and the difficult emotions surrounding death, The Window is a beautiful reminder that those we love will always be with us. All the other windows in the hospital look out on dull, grey buildings, but Daria ...

"Max spends her days staring out the window. She lives in a world of silence, hurt and alone with her thoughts. But with the help of a little bird, Max learns that she can bravely rebuild her world and give life a second chance. A poignant story about how a disability does not mean the end of pos...

Before your city goes to sleep, you might head out for a walk, your dog at your side as you go out the door and into the almost-night. Anything can happen on such a walk: you might pass a cat, or a friend, or even an early raccoon. And as you go down your street and around the corner, the windows...

Windows is an uplifting story of how humanity has pulled together during the Coronavirus pandemic. Written from Patrick's own experience of having to leave the family home due to his son's Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Windows shows how five kids from different parts of the world connect and draw ...

It's a dry, sunny day and perfect for hanging out the laundry. But what happens when an unexpected wind pulls the washing off the line and carries it next door to the Zoo! Will the animals give up their new-found clothes and can all the washing be returned safely?