Simple September Books
Dear Zoo
Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent. But will they ever manage to be the perfect pet?
Oh Dear!
Buster’s staying with Grandma on the farm, but where will he find all the eggs for breakfast. Lift the flap book young children will enjoy.
Marmalade the Orange Panda
This gorgeous and endearing story is a celebration of family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world.
The Lion Inside
Fed up of being ignored, Mouse wishes he could roar like a lion. He discovers that even the smallest can have the heart of a lion.
Victor
Victor the wolf has lots of worries. But when victor shares his concerns with his best friend, he starts to feel a bit better.
Bitsy Bat, Team Star
The sequel to Bitsy Bat, School Star; is told from an autistic perspective. In this book, Bitsy meets a new non-speaking student at school.
Worry Boots
A first-day-at-school picture book. There’s something surprising in Connie’s shoe. Don’t let your worries get too big for their boots!
Who Lives Here?
A charming lift-the-flap story? While looking for his friends house, he meets some very interesting neighbours.
The Colour Monster goes to School
Colour monster is heading to school, but what exactly is school?
Maisy goes to Nursery
Maisy has lots of fun at nursery. She and her friends sing at music time, listen at book time and then go into the garden to play.
Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School
Harry’s not sure he’s going to like school but the dinosaurs come to the rescue.
There’s a Snake in my School
Miranda loves to be different, and on bring your pet to school day, she introduces everyone to a very different pet!
Everybody Feels Angry!
Part of the ‘Everybody Feels’ series. Each book focuses on a different emotion, looking at why and how they can deal with their feelings.
Super Duper You
This book celebrates all the different, extraordinary things we are in this joyful, colourful, rhyming picture book.
A Little Bit Brave
Logan is a stay-at-home bunny, but he’s about to discover how brave he really is. He’s the scaredy rabbit who fights a wolf with biscuits.
Ava and the Acorn
A tender story about a little girls relationship with her grandad, and the hope that lies in the changing seasons and the circle of life.
Harris Finds His Feet
“Why do I have such enormous feet, Grandad?” Grandad shows Harris how to hop so high. Harris learns the importance of finding his feet.
The Big Umbrella
Lush illustrations and simple lyrical text subtly address themes of inclusion and tolerance in this sweet story.
Everybody Feels Scared!
Did you feel scared on your first day of school? Have you ever felt nervous talking in class? Read about Omar and Chloe and what they did.
The Stompysaurus
The perfect picture book to help children learn to overcome feelings of anger and annoyance when it seems like everything is going wrong.
Bravery Grows
Bravery Grows explores childhood anxiety and selective mutism. It also contains an adult guide providing more information of selective mutism.
All the Ways to be Smart
“Smart is not just ticks and crosses, smart is building boats from boxes” A joyful ode to all the unique ways that make children who they are.
The River
An exquisite thought provoking book to help children understand their ever-changing emotions. Some days it’s calm, others it playful.
Incredible You
Just think of all the amazing things you can do! You can sing, you can write, you can dream. Never stop being incredible you!
The Chattysaurus
A funny and reassuring story about the importance of listening and being a good friend. For every chattysaurus.
The Hugasaurus
When Hugasaurus finds new friends, they begin to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together?
Pablo’s Feelings
Pablo is autistic and sees the world in a different way. In this book we explore that sometimes your face doesn’t show how you are feeling.
Bea’s Bad Day
Bea is really looking forward to her birthday, until things begin to go wrong. A book about helping children manage disappointment.
Tilda Tries Again
Things that were once easy for Tilda, now seem incredibly challenging. Can Tilda discover a new way to approach her problems?
The Wobblysaurus
This little dino is just about ready to give up, when a word from wise grannysaurus, it’s always worth trying again.
Most People
Michael Leannah wrote Most People as an antidote to the scary words and images that children hear and see everyday.
The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark
Plop the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except one thing… He’s afraid of the dark. But the dark is exciting and magic.
Even Superheroes have Bad Days
All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, even young superheroes. But what do they do when having a bad day?
Girl at the Front of the Class
A bold beautiful story about the power of friendship and kindness, showing children how they can make refugee children welcome.
Remarkable Remy
“My best friend’s name is Remy, I think Remy is remarkable. Remy is autistic. I love that Remy is different to me.”
Too Shy for Show & Tell
Sam is a quiet little boy who hates show & tell. Sam must find a way to conquer his fear and make the most of his show & tell turn.
