Item category 2: Picture books for older readers

Arin struggles with showing respect for other people. But when everyone gets upset with him, Arin feels upset, too. Can he learn that treating others with respect will make them, and him, happier?

A series that introduces young children to different emotions and aspects of behaviour, through a fictional story appropriate for the age group.

Meet Wild Child! She's spirited and curious, fearless and free. She lives alone in a mystical, prehistoric world, the last child in a dramatic landscape where anything could happen. Follow her through her day as she explores her world from the foot of the mountain to the heart of the wood.

Tulip loves being outside. She loves puddles and pinecones flowers and feathers, and her pockets are full of nature's treasure. But Tulip is desperate to know more about the things she sees and finds on her daily walk. So, when Tulip finds a nature trail drawn in chalk on the street outside her h...

In this classic story of the faithful love between brothers and sister, eleven young princes are turned into swans by a wicked stepmother. Their sister travels the world to find them and breaks the spell by knitting them shirts made of nettles.

Wilfred and Olbert are wildlife explorers! Grab your boots and join them on a race through colourful coral reefs, wild grasslands and secret tropical jungles. Will you be the first to discover a new animal? Let's go!

This series explores common emotions through charming stories of dinosaurs, each of whom display some common traits such as jealousy, anger, and grumpiness.

Once a week, Willy walks through an ordinary-looking set of doors and straight into an adventure. Where will those doors take him today: to a mysterious desert island with footprints in the sand; down a deep, dark rabbit hole full of curious objects; or perhaps on board a pirate ship, face to fac...

Once a week, Willy walks through an ordinary-looking set of doors and straight into an adventure. Where will those doors take him today: to a mysterious desert island with footprints in the sand; down a deep, dark rabbit hole full of curious objects; or perhaps on board a pirate ship, face to fac...

A world of wonders awaits Mole as he emerges from his little underground home one spring day. He discovers the sights and delights of the river aboard Rat's rowing boat. He ventures into the Wild Wood, home to kindly Badger. In the company of fun-loving Toad, he feels the thrill of the open road....