Little Lantern Books

Picture books that open gentle doors

Each book is written to be read aloud, returned to often, and shared between a child and a trusted grown-up. Made for homes, schools, and libraries.

Different Families, Same Love cover

Ages 4–8

Different Families, Same Love

A gentle celebration of every shape of family — and the love that fits all of them.

  • Recognises family diversity
  • Builds empathy
  • Encourages kind questions
The Big Bright Family Bus cover

Ages 4–9

The Big Bright Family Bus

A double-decker journey through neighbourhoods where everyone has a window seat.

  • Inclusion vocabulary
  • Community awareness
  • Joyful singalong
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Ages 5–10

The Boy With Two Homes

For children with two houses, two routines, and a backpack full of love.

  • Names big feelings
  • Normalises two-home life
  • Soothes transitions
The Lantern That Forgot To Shine cover

Ages 4–8

The Lantern That Forgot To Shine

A small lantern finds its glow when a friend stops to listen.

  • Self-worth
  • Friendship
  • Belonging
The Secret Map Of Kindness cover

Ages 6–10

The Secret Map Of Kindness

Follow the map and discover small acts that change a whole street.

  • Community kindness
  • Problem-solving
  • Curiosity
The Language Explorer cover

Ages 6–11

The Language Explorer

A child who collects words across cultures — and the friends each one brings.

  • Language curiosity
  • Cultural respect
  • Vocabulary
The Invisible Backpack cover

Ages 7–12

The Invisible Backpack

What we carry that no one can see — and the friends who help us put it down.

  • Emotional literacy
  • Compassion
  • Self-awareness
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Ages 7–12

The Library Of Lost Questions

Where the questions we are afraid to ask find a soft place to land.

  • Curiosity
  • Critical thinking
  • Conversation

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