Children’s Book Reviews
In a world filled with children’s books, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to find those which reflect your family and your lives.
We have done some of the ground-work for you.
Here you will find books in which breastfeeding , babywearing and family beds are normalised. Books to help toddlers on the journey to weaning. Books for children with big feelings and books about living your best life, whatever that looks like. Families come in all shapes and sizes and here you will see them in all their diversity. We have found books showing children growing up around the world and books showing families navigating big changes.
We have stories which honour the land on which we live and the people who have lived here for tens of thousands of years - and those who have recently arrived. And we have books about the wonderful planet we share, the challenges it faces and the ways we can help. We have books about the beginning of life … and the end and all the stages in between. Books for babies about their world and books for teens as it changes around them.
We love exploring books for children and the adults raising them to share and to enjoy in quiet moments.
We hope you enjoy them too.
Boys Do Cry
Boys Do Cry unfolds the story of a little boy having the absolute worst day—spilled milk, sprained toe, runaway sandwich, desk-tangling dragon—you name it, he endures it. Yet despite the mounting chaos, he holds in his tears, determined to “be big.” It's only when Dad steps in with a hug that the floodgates open—and with that release, the day starts to feel manageable again. Gus Worland’s warm, rhyming narrative confronts the outdated “boys don't cry” stereotype head-on, gently reframing crying as a natural, resilient response to tough emotions. Heath McKenzie’s expressive, playful illustrations beautifully mirror the boy’s emotional journey, blending humour and heart with vibrant energy and empathetic detail .
Worries Are Like Clouds
This gentle and reassuring book explains that worries, like clouds, can drift across our minds—but they don’t have to stay. It encourages children to notice and name their feelings, and offers simple strategies to help worries pass, such as talking to someone, breathing deeply, or focusing on things they enjoy.