Own Voices booklist

Ready, steady, go, go, go! Join Ada and her animal friends for a fun-filled race to remember!

A lovely board book about navigating transitions, featuring a pair of neurodivergent siblings, and new shoes!

Clever, playful and exuding warmth, this mouth-wateringly magnificent picture book focuses on words beginning with the letter M and, of course, mangoes!

A visually stunning story about a little girl, a stranded baby shark and the importance of caring for the natural world.

A hilarious mystery takes place in this bright, bold picture book! Is Stella the Cat really Stella?

This charming picture book whisks you away with a scrumptious story for each favourite meal or dessert.

Join Ameena as she attends her first nikah! A beautiful exploration of cultural identity, clothing and pride in her heritage

Told with vibrant illustrations, this is an enchanting story about empathy, kindness, community spirit, and the enriching impact of nature.

A beautiful, affirming picture book exploring the complexities of ADHD, with an embracing and loving ending.

Bessie is buzzing! She’s starting nursery, but what will she do with her bees? Take them with her, of course!

Expressive, vibrant exploration of what it’s like to have dyslexia.

A beautiful, lyrical picture book about a little girl’s love for her grandma and their shared ritual of dumpling making.

Destiny Ink has a great gift for her cousin Lola, but will feelings of jealousy stop her enjoying the party?

A rip-roaring start to a new series about George, his friends and his pet — a mini dragon called Lava!

Brimming with energy and excitement, Mina and her classmates are on a school camp when they come face-to-face with the legend of Bertie Blackteeth.

A fun, festive chapter book with greyscale illustrations that homes in on readers’ detective skills and love of the festivities!

Supa Nova loves inventing things, but can she invent something that eats plastic? A vibrant, fun graphic novel from a new series.

This fun chapter book, featuring a diverse cast, is great for emerging sleuths and lovers of detective fiction.

This delightfully funny, captivating story is a fantastic little board book to share with little ones, especially fussy eaters!

Both inventive and reflective, this book for young children assembles quieter noises that can be heard in and around households. 

Ideal for bedtimes, this lyrical beauty celebrates family time. With soothing text and gentle repetition, it’s inspired by a Nigerian lullaby. 

A bright, engaging, partially rhyming story in which Baby, with Mum's help, chops, fries, mashes and mixes ingredients, making the classic Bangladeshi potato dish, aloo bhorta.

A beautiful, bright board book highlighting some of the activities that take place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo!

A wonderful, cosy book about going on expeditions with Mummy in her wheelchair.

When Baby’s brother goes to his Baba’s bungalow, he gets a big surprise when he opens the basket of bananas!

Join Lenny, his daddy and Wilbur the dog, in the kitchen, as they prepare vegetables, sing songs and enjoy a delicious lunch!

Elephants are too big, ants are too small… can Mabel ever choose the right pet for her family?

Joyous in every way and perfectly designed for the early years, this charming picture book celebrates outdoor play, minibeasts and observant little explorers. 

Set sail on the high-seas with Billy and Fatcat as they try to escape dastardly Captain Howl, who’s after their treasure.

Whether we are shy, anxious, or hold significant levels of confidence, we can use our voices to express ourselves!

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

A kaleidoscopic celebration of colour which cleverly looks at a spectrum of hues and tones, recognising the value in each.

A heartfelt celebration of a young girl’s STEM aspirations, her bond with her father and her admiration for her mum.

An empathetic exploration of neurodiversity, being yourself and how music can bring diverse groups together in celebration.

Faruq adores food and would love to cook for his family. They expect him to become a doctor, but can he share with them his true passion? 

For Luna, library day is always the best day, she gets to explore the library AND see her dad. 

A vibrant story where colour is cleverly used to show MiLi’s life journey after she experiences hearing loss. 

Resourceful Gina isn’t enjoying the art gallery: it’s too big and the lights are too bright. So, she finds a story she can escape into instead!

Delicious food with family and friends – Granny’s lunches are supreme in Jay Jay’s eyes. Can he wait patiently for his fill?

Vibrant, distinctive storytelling in words and pictures and an endearing lead character offer a fresh take on Little Red Riding Hood!

When the music teacher annoyingly calls her Nef, something odd happens to drummer Nefertiti. Will she recall Dad’s words and stand tall?

The closeness and intimacy of changing family dynamics are beautifully explored through twins Bilal and Sofia’s reactions to a new baby.

Everyone keeps telling Joe how amazing he is, even when he’s not doing anything amazing. Joe finds this rather annoying.

Trixie, aka Thunderboots, is really lively and loud. That's until school starts and reading and writing soon dampen her mood.

All the women in Noor’s family wear headscarves. Is it to cover their GIGANTIC ears? Or to hide their snacks? Join Noor to find the answer!

Joe wants to play with his friends at the playground but, annoyingly, people keep asking what happened to his leg.

Comical and whimsical celebration of books, dinosaurs, knowledge, libraries and reading. Bold colours and playfulness make this great fun.

After falling into her storybook, a girl finds herself in a land of fairy tales, but doesn’t feel she fits in.

Everybody experiences days when nothing goes to plan. This can be accompanied by big emotions that are hard to understand.

Joe wants to be a superhero and does not believe in vests, belts or cuddles. What really makes heroic behaviour?

A boy in an Indian village loves painting with his grandfather, but finds himself overwhelmed after his grandfather passes away.

Sunny loves jigsaw puzzles until… DISASTER! A final jigsaw piece is missing. So, Sunny sets off to find it.

Miko is upset when she can’t make perfect sushi for her grandmother’s birthday. But will Babi prefer the perfect robot-made sushi or her lopsided ones?

Georgie explores her family and finds a way to better understand it, in this powerful story about finding our place.

Brimming with depth and emotion, sibling rivalries are boldy brought to the fore in this deeply affecting story.

For one Armenian child, her birthday is a time for celebration and friendship. It is also time to look back on the journeys of her ancestors and those who came before her.

Beautifully illustrated book about feeling homesick and then finding friendship after moving to different country.

A STEM project story, in which a boy learns the value of mindfulness and teamwork, and conquers his anxiety.

Four charming stories featuring a special sibling bond!

Rocket invites everyone to get off their phones and stargaze. Can she convince them to see a spectacular cosmic event?

Destiny is a magician! Or at least she wants to be — but will her stage nerves get in the way?

Austin and Alanna magically transform into pirates in this high-energy, action-packed adventure. But will they find the treasure in time?

Anna experiences a beach holiday, a welcome-home party and being a hardworking street hawker. But will she ever experience snow?

Lizzie wants a pet, but there’s a dog thief on the prowl. Can she solve the crime, and be lucky?

Join novice superhero Marvin on his first secret mission — to stop Mastermind’s mega robot from destroying the Science Fair!

As the family prepares for an exciting new arrival, can Sona adjust to being a big sister for the first time?

Jack is given a magical jade coin by his grandpa and discovers that he is the new Tiger Warrior.

When Timi is unsettled by Mum’s pregnancy, he turns to his only friends…plants. Can a magical discovery help him to reconnect and be heard?

This delightfully entertaining, action-packed superhero adventure, with animal mayhem and gadgets, will enthral newly independent readers and Marv fans alike.

Another fun-filled mystery story offering great humour and an insight into the life of a Muslim family.

Keisha Jones and the Bee Squad stand tall and proud to protect neighbourhood trees from the chop. 

After encountering a bully at school, Jack must fight a curse that could destroy the Jade Palace and its kingdom!

Two sisters work together to understand one sibling’s new stammer as well as their differences in this beautiful picture book.

Return to Ulfrika with this action-packed adventure featuring myths, battles and the quest for the Iron Eagle. 

Sworn to protect mythical creatures, a diverse society faces a dilemma in this magical series. 

Bold, bright characters and a charming relationship with nature lend a classic feel to these gently humorous, seasonal tales.

Fledgling hero Jarell races against time to defeat evil Ikala and save the realm of Ulfrika in this action-packed fantasy adventure.  

New home, new school…and a nasty new bully! Trouble’s ahead for Muslim kid Omar in this fun-packed, culturally rich novel.