First Friends Opposites is a sweet boardbook that encourages both early cognitive development and social-emotional connection by gently inviting toddlers to explore contrasting concepts through the unfolding moments of a naptime.
Roohi’s grandfather, Neeka Baba, is a master player of the rabab, a traditional stringed instrument from Pakistan. She loves listening to him play with a clap-de-clap-clap rhythm and hearing the songs of her ancestors. Roohi takes daily lessons from Neeka Baba, and dreams of playing just like him at her school’s Eid concert. But when Neeka Baba falls ill, Roohi must continue on her own.
Won’t Go is about a familiar problem for parents of young children – what to do when a toddler does not want to leave the house.
Fear of the unknown can often cause young children to worry. Whether it is meeting new people, starting school, losing a loved one or learning to swim – life can certainly bring challenges to us all.
This is a vibrant celebration of storytelling, identity, and cultural pride. Inspired by her own work as a Kenyan storyteller and theatre-maker, Jallow’s text encourages young readers to speak up and honour where they come from.
This is a lively, heartwarming picture book that shines a spotlight on Brazilian culture, language, and daily life. With playful, engaging text and a spirited young heroine, author Siqueira invites readers into a colourful world full of joy, imagination, and pride in heritage.
A scene that many parents will be familiar with: a young child not ready to go to bed.
A lively adaptation of the traditional Irish folk song ‘The Rattlin’ Bog’, this musical picturebook showcases the brilliant bog and the creatures that call it their home. Double- page spreads are intended to evoke the rhythm of the song, with lyrics arranged as if they are dancing across the page – readers will be tapping their fingers to the beat in no time!
From its bright and colourful cover, Marley’s Pride is a whirlwind of cheer and a celebration of being trans, Black and neurodivergent.
This bright boardbook is the latest addition to the Our World series and is a fresh, modern take on a first-words book, with
a focus on different locations around the world. It follows two children throughout their day in Ireland, with the characters using both English and Irish words to describe the weather, a hurling match, counting and greetings.
