Social-Emotional Learning

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.

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.

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.

Circle and Square are friends, but when Circle tells Square about a scary shape-shifter, they decide to investigate. This gentle story explores friendship, truth-telling, and facing fears together.

An exploration of what Country means for First Nations people through beautiful artwork and words. This book shares the deep connection between Indigenous Australians and the land, celebrating storytelling, song, and our shared responsibility to care for Country.

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.

A father's letter to his newborn child, sharing gentle wisdom about life on Earth. A beautifully illustrated guide that teaches children about kindness, curiosity, and caring for our planet and each other.

A beautifully illustrated exploration of what home means to different creatures and people around the world, celebrating the diversity of homes and families.

Once there was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend. A magical story about determination, creativity, and the joy of pursuing your dreams.

Hunwick the bandicoot finds an egg and dreams of the wonderful creature that will hatch from it. When the egg doesn't hatch as expected, Hunwick learns about disappointment, acceptance, and finding joy in unexpected places.

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.

A celebration of multicultural Australia, showing that no matter where you come from, you can belong and contribute to your new home country.

Ngiri the warthog feels different from the other animals and wishes he could be like them. When he discovers his own special talent for drumming, he learns to appreciate his unique qualities and brings the jungle together through music. A heartwarming story about self-acceptance, celebrating differences, and the unifying power of music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley are the best of friends, but they are different in almost every way. A delightful story about how opposites attract and true friendship celebrates our differences.

Brian the piranha is tired of eating fish and wants to try bananas, but all the other piranhas think this is ridiculous. This humourous story challenges stereotypes and celebrates being different and following your own preferences.

Square works every day to push blocks out of a cave, but when his friend Circle declares him an artist, Square tries to create a sculpture. A simple story about art, friendship, and self-discovery through creative expression.

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.

When a boy's tiny pet elephant is banned from Pet Club Day, he discovers that being left out can lead to creating your own inclusive space where everyone belongs. A story about friendship, acceptance, and standing up for what's right.

Sunday Chutney has the most extraordinary life – she has lived all over the world! Of course, moving around does mean she's always the new kid at school and never really has a place to call home. But Sunday Chutney doesn't care about that. Or does she? A poignant exploration of belonging, identity, and the universal need for home and connection.

Two friends discover a giant ball of string and decide to follow it to see where it leads. Their journey takes them on an unexpected adventure through various landscapes as they unravel the mystery of the string's destination. An adventurous tale about curiosity, friendship, and the joy of following where wonder leads.

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.

The sequel to the beloved 'The Day the Crayons Quit,' this story follows Duncan as he receives postcards from his lost crayons who want to come home. Each crayon has had its own adventure and needs Duncan's help to return safely. A delightful continuation that combines humour with problem-solving and empathy.

Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best? A clever and humourous story that gives personality to everyday objects while exploring fairness.

When Vashti says she can't draw, her teacher encourages her to just make a mark and see where it takes her. A powerful story about the courage to begin and the transformative power of believing in yourself.

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.

When John and Jane went out walking what did they see? They saw a pear in the pear tree. This humourous rhyming story tells of their attempts to reach the pear through persistence and teamwork, and the sweet reward of sharing success with friends.

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.

When a boy's airplane crashes on the moon, he meets a stranded Martian, and together they must find a way back to their respective homes. A story about unlikely friendship and creative problem-solving.

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.

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.

Wilfred believes he owns a moose named Marcel, but the moose has other ideas about independence and freedom. This humourous story explores themes of friendship, respect, and understanding that some things cannot be owned.

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.

Triangle decides to play a sneaky trick on his friend Square, but his prank doesn't go as planned. A clever tale about friendship, feelings and learning that our actions have unexpected consequences.

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.

Two turtles find a hat that looks good on both of them, but there's only one hat. This story explores friendship, fairness, and doing the right thing even when it's difficult.

A family goes on an exciting bear hunt, encountering various obstacles along the way. This interactive story with repetitive text and sound effects encourages participation and explores themes of adventure, courage, and family bonding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When a boy finds a star that has fallen from the sky, he faces a dilemma about where to keep it safe. This gentle story explores themes of friendship, care, and the joy of sharing something special with others.

A celebration of human diversity that shows children around the world may look different and live differently, but inside we all share the same feelings and dreams. A powerful message about unity in diversity and our shared human experience across all cultures and communities.

A stunning visual journey across Australia, from dramatic gorges to snowy mountains, from bustling cities to peaceful rainforests. This book captures the beauty and diversity of Country through vibrant artwork and poetic words.