Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A witch repeatedly makes room on her broom for animals who recover her lost belongings.
Picture Book2001
The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A small sea snail longs to travel and hitches a ride on the tail of a humpback whale.
Picture Book2003
Zog
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Zog
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
Choose Zog by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This picture book is shelved with books about perseverance, kindness and humour.
Picture Book2010
A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–5
A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 5. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about humour, wonder and kindness.
Picture Book1993
Monkey Puzzle
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Monkey Puzzle
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Monkey Puzzle, a picture book by Julia Donaldson. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It connects with kindness, friendship and family.
Picture Book2000
The Smartest Giant in Town
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Smartest Giant in Town
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about kindness and friendship.
Picture Book2002
Sharing a Shell
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
Sharing a Shell
Julia Donaldson · Lydia Monks
First published in 2004, Sharing a Shell is a picture book by Julia Donaldson for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Lydia Monks. Its themes include friendship, kindness and nature.
Picture Book2004
Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr
Mog the Forgetful Cat, a picture book by Judith Kerr, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring kindness, family and humour.
Picture Book1970
One Snowy Night
Nick Butterworth
Ages 3–6
One Snowy Night
Nick Butterworth
One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about kindness, family and nature.
Picture Book1989
After the Storm
Nick Butterworth
Ages 3–6
After the Storm
Nick Butterworth
For readers interested in kindness, nature and resilience, compare After the Storm by Nick Butterworth. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.
Picture Book1992
Burglar Bill
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 3–7
Burglar Bill
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
For readers interested in honesty, humour and kindness, compare Burglar Bill by Janet Ahlberg. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 7.
Picture Book1977
Dogger
Shirley Hughes
Ages 3–6
Dogger
Shirley Hughes
Dave loses Dogger, the worn toy dog he takes everywhere, and his family search without success.
Picture Book1977
Elmer
David McKee
Ages 3–6
Elmer
David McKee
Elmer is a brightly patchworked elephant in a herd of ordinary grey elephants.
Picture Book1989
Mr Gumpy's Outing
John Burningham
Ages 2–5
Mr Gumpy's Outing
John Burningham
Choose Mr Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham for children aged 2 to 5. This picture book is shelved with books about kindness, friendship and humour.
Picture Book1970
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Martin Waddell
Ages 2–5
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Martin Waddell · Barbara Firth
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?, a picture book by Martin Waddell, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Barbara Firth. Compare it with other books exploring family, kindness and courage.
Picture Book1988
The BFG
Roald Dahl
Ages 7–10
The BFG
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Sophie is taken from her orphanage by the Big Friendly Giant and learns that he collects dreams while other giants hunt children.
Chapter Book1982
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–10
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Charlie Bucket finds one of five golden tickets and enters Willy Wonka’s extraordinary chocolate factory.
Chapter Book1964
Esio Trot
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–9
Esio Trot
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
On the shelf for children aged 6 to 9: Esio Trot, a chapter book by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It connects with kindness and humour.
Chapter Book1990
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
Ages 8–11
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams · Quentin Blake
First published in 2008, The Boy in the Dress is a chapter book by David Walliams for children aged 8 to 11. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its themes include courage, kindness, justice and self-reliance.
Chapter Book2008
Mr Stink
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Mr Stink
David Walliams · Quentin Blake
First published in 2009, Mr Stink is a chapter book by David Walliams for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its themes include kindness, friendship, courage and justice.
Chapter Book2009
Billionaire Boy
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Billionaire Boy
David Walliams · Tony Ross
On the shelf for children aged 7 to 10: Billionaire Boy, a chapter book by David Walliams. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. It connects with friendship, humour and kindness.
Chapter Book2010
The Midnight Gang
David Walliams
Ages 8–11
The Midnight Gang
David Walliams · Tony Ross
First published in 2016, The Midnight Gang is a chapter book by David Walliams for children aged 8 to 11. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. Its themes include friendship, courage, imagination and kindness.
Chapter Book2016
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends move through linked adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, from honey-seeking plans to expeditions and rescues.
Classic1926
The House at Pooh Corner
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
The House at Pooh Corner
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
The House at Pooh Corner, a classic by A. A. Milne, is selected for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, kindness, imagination and humour.
Classic1928
A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Ages 8–12
A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett
A Little Princess, a classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, imagination, kindness and perseverance.
Classic1905
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
Ages 8–12
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
For readers interested in family, courage, kindness and heritage, compare The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1906
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
Ages 9–13
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
For readers interested in courage, kindness, justice and loyalty, compare Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. It is a classic for children aged 9 to 13.
Classic1877
The Iron Man
Ted Hughes
Ages 7–11
The Iron Man
Ted Hughes
First published in 1968, The Iron Man is a classic by Ted Hughes for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include courage, wonder and kindness.
Classic1968
The Sheep-Pig
Dick King-Smith
Ages 6–10
The Sheep-Pig
Dick King-Smith
For readers interested in kindness, perseverance and courage, compare The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith. It is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 10.
Chapter Book1983
Millions
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Ages 10–14
Millions
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Millions, a novel by Frank Cottrell Boyce, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring kindness, wonder, family and imagination.
Novel2004
Goodnight Mister Tom
Michelle Magorian
Ages 10–14
Goodnight Mister Tom
Michelle Magorian
On the shelf for children aged 10 to 14: Goodnight Mister Tom, a novel by Michelle Magorian. It connects with kindness, courage, family and resilience.
Novel1981
The Suitcase Kid
Jacqueline Wilson
Ages 8–12
The Suitcase Kid
Jacqueline Wilson · Nick Sharratt
Choose The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline Wilson for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. This novel is shelved with books about family, resilience and kindness.
Novel1992
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond
Ages 5–8
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond · Peggy Fortnum
The Brown family meet a polite bear from Peru at Paddington Station and invite him into their home.
Chapter Book1958
The Elephant and the Bad Baby
Elfrida Vipont
Ages 2–5
The Elephant and the Bad Baby
Elfrida Vipont · Raymond Briggs
The Elephant and the Bad Baby, a picture book by Elfrida Vipont, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Raymond Briggs. Compare it with other books exploring humour and kindness.
Picture Book1969
Farmer Duck
Martin Waddell
Ages 3–6
Farmer Duck
Martin Waddell · Helen Oxenbury
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Farmer Duck, a picture book by Martin Waddell. It is illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. It connects with justice, friendship and kindness.
Picture Book1991
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae
Ages 3–6
Giraffes Can't Dance
Giles Andreae · Guy Parker-Rees
Choose Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. This picture book is shelved with books about perseverance, self-reliance and kindness.
Picture Book1999
The Storm Whale
Benji Davies
Ages 3–6
The Storm Whale
Benji Davies
The Storm Whale by Benji Davies is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about kindness, family and nature.
Picture Book2013
Lost and Found
Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3–6
Lost and Found
Oliver Jeffers
Choose Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers for children aged 3 to 6. This picture book is shelved with books about friendship and kindness.
Picture Book2005
The Boy at the Back of the Class
Onjali Q. Rauf
Ages 8–11
The Boy at the Back of the Class
Onjali Q. Rauf
First published in 2018, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a novel by Onjali Q. Rauf for children aged 8 to 11. Its themes include kindness, justice and friendship.
Novel2018
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
Ages 7–11
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
The Story of Doctor Dolittle, a classic by Hugh Lofting, is selected for children aged 7 to 11. Compare it with other books exploring nature, kindness and adventure.
Classic1920
Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney
Ages 2–5
Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney · Anita Jeram
First published in 1994, Guess How Much I Love You is a picture book by Sam McBratney for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Anita Jeram. Its themes include family and kindness.
Picture Book1994
Hugless Douglas
David Melling
Ages 2–5
Hugless Douglas
David Melling
On the shelf for children aged 2 to 5: Hugless Douglas, a picture book by David Melling. It connects with kindness and family.
Picture Book2010
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy
Ages 4–16
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a picture book for readers aged 4+. A useful choice for reading about kindness, friendship and courage.
Picture Book2019
Stitch Head
Guy Bass
Ages 7–10
Stitch Head
Guy Bass
Stitch Head by Guy Bass is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about friendship, courage and kindness.
Chapter Book2011
When the Sky Falls
Phil Earle
Ages 10–14
When the Sky Falls
Phil Earle
When the Sky Falls, a novel by Phil Earle, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring courage, kindness and heritage.
Novel2021
The Last Bear
Hannah Gold
Ages 8–12
The Last Bear
Hannah Gold
Choose The Last Bear by Hannah Gold for children aged 8 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about nature, courage and kindness.
Novel2021
Saffy's Angel
Hilary McKay
Ages 9–12
Saffy's Angel
Hilary McKay
First published in 2002, Saffy's Angel is a novel by Hilary McKay for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include family, kindness and creativity.
Novel2002
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
Ursula Moray Williams
Ages 6–9
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
Ursula Moray Williams
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat by Ursula Moray Williams is a classic for children aged 6 to 9. A useful choice for reading about kindness and perseverance.
Classic1942