A Pair of Pears and an Orange
by Anna McGregor
Ages 3-6 years
When a pair of pears are joined by an orange, they worry there isn't room for everyone. A gentle story about friendship dynamics and the joy of including others.
Building confidence, managing emotions and forming friendships
27 books for this outcome
by Anna McGregor
Ages 3-6 years
When a pair of pears are joined by an orange, they worry there isn't room for everyone. A gentle story about friendship dynamics and the joy of including others.
by Dan Santat
Ages 4-8 years
Humpty Dumpty is afraid of heights after his fall, but he must overcome his fear to pursue his dream of flying. A story about resilience and facing your fears.
by Libby Gleeson Illustrated by Freya Blackwood
Ages 5-8 years
Amy and Louis live next door to each other. They build towers together and dig holes together. They do everything together…until Amy moves away and the colour drains out of their lives. Then Louis discovers how to rebuild their special bond. A touching story about friendship that transcends distance and the power of connection.
by Anna Walker
Ages 4-8 years
When Mae moves from her country garden to a concrete city apartment, she feels lost without her green world. With patience, determination, and a few seeds, she discovers that even the smallest urban spaces can bloom with life and possibility.
by Susan Verde Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Ages 4-8 years
When a small child wonders how they can make a difference in such a big world, a wise bird shares the secret of starting with just one—one seed, one step, one stroke of paint, one note. A reminder that even the smallest among us can create meaningful change.
by Mem Fox Illustrated by Pamela Lofts
Ages 3-8 years
Koala Lou loves hearing her mother say 'Koala Lou, I DO love you!' but as her family grows, she hears it less often. She enters the Bush Olympics hoping to win her mother's attention back, learning that love doesn't need to be earned. A touching story about family bonds and the reassuring truth of unconditional parental love.
by Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3-7 years
There once was a boy and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. A touching story about friendship, understanding, and discovering that sometimes what we think others need isn't what they actually need.
by Peter Brown
Ages 3-7 years
Mr Tiger is tired of being proper and polite, so he decides to go wild! A story about being true to yourself and finding the balance between fitting in and being authentic.
by Martin Waddell Illustrated by Patrick Benson
Ages 2-6 years
Three owl babies wake up to find their mother gone and must comfort each other while waiting for her return. This gentle story addresses separation anxiety and provides reassurance about parental love and return.
by Aaron Blabey
Ages 4-7 years
Stanley Paste is small. Really small. And he hates it. But when a new girl arrives at school, Stanley learns that perhaps being small is not so bad after all. A touching story about self-acceptance and discovering that our perceived weaknesses can actually be strengths.
by Gabriel Alborozo
Ages 4-8 years
A greedy thief steals all the colors from the world, leaving everything gray and dull. When he realises what he has done, he must learn about sharing and generosity to restore color and beauty to the world.
by Oliver Jeffers
Ages 4-8 years
Once there was a girl whose life was filled with wonder at the world around her. Then one day something happened that made the girl take her heart and put it in a safe place. However, after that it seemed that the world was emptier than before. A gentle story about grief, healing, and rediscovering the wonder in life.
by Nick Bland
Ages 3-7 years
Boris the bear thinks he's very brave until he encounters something that truly scares him. A reassuring story about true bravery and the support of friendship in overcoming our fears.
by Rachel Bright Illustrated by Jim Field
Ages 3-8 years
Humphrey the whale thinks bigger is always better and wants everything in the ocean for himself. When his greed leads to loneliness, he learns that sharing and contentment bring true happiness and friendship.
by Aaron Blabey
Ages 3-7 years
Thelma the pony wishes she was a unicorn, and when her wish comes true, she learns that being yourself is more important than being famous. A delightful story about authenticity, friendship, and learning that true happiness comes from being comfortable with who you are.
by M.H. Clark Illustrated by Anna Hurley
Ages 4-8 years
Some days we feel like fierce tigers, and that's okay. This book acknowledges that children have different emotional days and provides gentle guidance for understanding and managing big feelings.
by Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3-6 years
A delightful story about a penguin and a boy's friendship, exploring themes of cooperation, problem-solving, and the ups and downs of relationships. A heartwarming tale about working through challenges together and the resilience of true friendship.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book helps children understand and manage anger in healthy ways. It validates angry feelings while teaching appropriate expression and coping strategies that maintain relationships and promote emotional regulation.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book helps children understand and cope with disappointment when things don't go as planned. It validates these difficult feelings while teaching healthy ways to bounce back and find new opportunities.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book celebrates the wonderful feeling of happiness and helps children recognise what brings them joy. It explores different types of happiness and encourages children to appreciate and share positive emotions with others.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book helps children understand and cope with jealousy. Through gentle text and expressive illustrations, it validates the emotion while providing healthy strategies for managing jealous feelings.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book celebrates the wonderful feeling of kindness and helps children understand how acts of kindness benefit both the giver and receiver. It encourages empathy, compassion, and the joy that comes from helping others.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book helps children understand and cope with feelings of loneliness. It validates these difficult emotions while providing strategies for building connections, making friends, and finding ways to feel less alone.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book explores the wonderful feeling of being loved and helps children recognise the many ways love is expressed in their lives. It celebrates family bonds, friendships, and the security that comes from feeling valued and cared for.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book helps children understand and cope with nervous feelings before new experiences or challenges. It validates these emotions while providing practical strategies for managing anxiety and building confidence.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book helps children understand and cope with sadness in healthy ways. It validates sad feelings while providing comfort strategies and showing that sadness is temporary and part of the normal range of human emotions.
by Trace Moroney
Ages 3-8 years
This book helps children understand and cope with fear and scary feelings. It validates that being scared is normal while providing practical strategies for managing fear and building courage in age-appropriate ways.