1-4 yr

Written by Kalpana Subramanian & illustrated by Prashant Miranda Anahi and Veer are thinking about homes of a lot of species which are large and small, long and tall. Although they seem to agree that it’s the people who live inside a house who really make it a home. This is a colourfully illustrated and beautifully written book.

Written by Jane DeSuza & illustrated by Kriti Monga The vastness of the universe is placed into context in this book about what we want, what we need, and ultimately what we already have. For a young girl with a birthday around the corner, it seems that bigger must be better when it comes to asking for a birthday present. But the love of a parent is bigger than all those ‘big things’ put together.

Written by Christy Olson Kennedy & illustrated by Prashant Miranda A poignant yet playful take on starting school, 'While I’m Away' places this important milestone into the context of the wider family, as a sister and brother adjust to their new routines. Anahi couldn’t be more keen to hop onto the bus and join the ranks of the ‘big girls and boys’, while younger brother Vir is excited to have the run of the house. Apart from being a good way to approach the topic of starting school, the book offers opportunities to talk to children about empathy, feelings and the meaning of family.