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Cane Warriors
Alex Wheatle
Historical fiction based on the events of the 1760 slave uprising in Jamaica led by Tacky, an important historical figure.
Max Makes a Million
Maira Kalman
Max lives in New York with Ida and Morris. He is a poet and... a dog! And his dream is to live in Paris.
The Last Bear
Hannah Gold, illus. Levi Pinfold
A friendship forged between a young girl and a stranded polar bear brings adventure and hope.
Dandelion’s Dream
Yoko Tanaka
What if a dandelion became a real lion? Throughout the story with lines, shapes, grey, and little yellow, Yoko Tanaka’s first literary work as an author and an illustrator invites the reader to learn more about life cycle in a profound way.
The Problem with Pierre
C. K. Smouha, illus. Suzanna Hubbard
Bertram and Alan are great friends but very different. The arrival of Bertram’s new cat Pierre shows the two men how important it is to embrace differences.
You can!
Alexandra Strick, illus. Steve Antony
This picture book was created with the participation of around one hundred children aged 7 to 12 who all had first-hand experience of diversity or disability.
Anita and the Dragons
Harmona Carmona, illus. Anna Cunha
Anita, the brave princess, has been watching the dragons flying over her head for years and has never let them scare her. But what will happen when she has to face her fears and travel to another country where the dragons live?
Filippo, Me and the Cherry Tree
Paola Peretti, transl. Denise Muir
This is a sequel to Peretti’s acclaimed "The Distance between Me and the Cherry Tree".
I Love You, Blue
Barroux
An eco-conscious story of an unusual friendship between a boy and a whale that makes you care.
The Little Lion That Listened
Nicholas D Tana, illus. Jessie Fox, layout design: Matthew Molleur
Leo is a great listener. But Leo is a lion who doesn’t want to roar.
The Lady with the Books: A Story Inspired by the Remarkable Work of Jella Lepman
Kathy Stinson, illus. Marie Lafrance
Jella Lepman’s story accessible to children through the medium of the picture book which was so central to her work.
Incredible Journeys
Levison Wood, illus. Sam Brewster
Real-life explorer and TV star Levison Wood frames a history of exploration and travel within the context of his own journeys.