The best new inclusive children's books: October 2023

All families are beautiful and unique! This lovely, illustrated non-fiction book presents many diverse families and even offers discussion prompts.

Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho has really outdone himself with this beautiful anthology that features 44 short poems!

There is the most beautiful, sparkly red dress in the shop window. Can the boy buy it before somebody else?

Kiona just can’t catch! Balls, apples and balloons don’t seem to work, but does Mum have something she can catch? 

Red the dog LOVES his two homes, but when he has to move, how will he cope with the change?

What is a book to you? It can help you to make friends, to be part of a family, or to just be yourself.

My Must-Have Mum is a picture book about Jake and his skip-raiding, wheelchair-using mother, their adventures and relationship. 

Dexter the School Dog is very good at spotting things, especially children who need his help and support.

Princess Minna needs to find the missing Royals! A funny, engaging story based on the classic, 'Hansel and Gretel'. 

Who is the Phantom Thief, and why are they stealing things? Marcus and his friends are determined to find out!

Fayson returns for a welcome new adventure with Di Island Crew - and there’s not one, but two perplexing mysteries to solve!