Willy the Wimp
Anthony Browne
Ages 4–8
Willy the Wimp
Anthony Browne
Choose Willy the Wimp by Anthony Browne for children aged 4 to 8. This picture book is shelved with books about courage, self-reliance and perseverance.
Picture Book1984
Elmer
David McKee
Ages 3–6
Elmer
David McKee
Elmer is a brightly patchworked elephant in a herd of ordinary grey elephants.
Picture Book1989
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
Ages 10–14
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
The Graveyard Book, a novel by Neil Gaiman, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring courage, wonder, self-reliance and adventure.
Novel2008
My Name is Mina
David Almond
Ages 9–12
My Name is Mina
David Almond
For readers interested in imagination, creativity, wonder and self-reliance, compare My Name is Mina by David Almond. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
Novel2010
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
Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine
Ages 7–10
Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine
Bill's New Frock, a chapter book by Anne Fine, is selected for children aged 7 to 10. Compare it with other books exploring humour, justice and self-reliance.
Chapter Book1989
Double Act
Jacqueline Wilson
Ages 8–12
Double Act
Jacqueline Wilson · Nick Sharratt
Double Act, a novel by Jacqueline Wilson, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Compare it with other books exploring family, self-reliance and humour.
Novel1995
Six Dinner Sid
Inga Moore
Ages 3–6
Six Dinner Sid
Inga Moore
Six Dinner Sid by Inga Moore is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about humour and self-reliance.
Picture Book1990
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 Lion Inside
Rachel Bright
Ages 3–6
The Lion Inside
Rachel Bright · Jim Field
The Lion Inside, a picture book by Rachel Bright, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Jim Field. Compare it with other books exploring courage and self-reliance.
Picture Book2015
Odd Dog Out
Rob Biddulph
Ages 3–6
Odd Dog Out
Rob Biddulph
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 6: Odd Dog Out, a picture book by Rob Biddulph. It connects with self-reliance and courage.
Picture Book2016
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
Ages 10–14
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
Choose The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett for children aged 10 to 14. This novel is shelved with books about courage, humour and self-reliance.
Novel2003
Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Ransome
Ages 8–12
Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Ransome
For readers interested in adventure, self-reliance and nature, compare Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1930
Isadora Moon Goes to School
Harriet Muncaster
Ages 5–8
Isadora Moon Goes to School
Harriet Muncaster
On the shelf for children aged 5 to 8: Isadora Moon Goes to School, a chapter book by Harriet Muncaster. It connects with self-reliance and imagination.
Chapter Book2016
A Kind of Spark
Elle McNicoll
Ages 9–12
A Kind of Spark
Elle McNicoll
A Kind of Spark, a novel by Elle McNicoll, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring justice, courage and self-reliance.
Novel2020