WriteNow Picture Books Pick & Mix

Mama named Luna after the moon.

She always said the moon had a special way of bringing people together.

And from the moment Luna was born, she did too…

Luna’s mixed heritage family are different in lots of ways, but they share something very special in common - their love for Luna shines big and round and bright, just like the moon!
When Luna starts school, she is super excited to make friends and present her beloved Moon Rabbit at Show and Tell. But, faced with difficult questions about her family, she begins to lose confidence and her own full moon heart fades away.

As the Moon Festival approaches, both sides of Luna's family come together to celebrate. Join Luna as she uncovers the story of who she is and discovers how to shine bright again with the feeling of belonging.

A beautiful, heartfelt picture-book adventure and a rare representation of adoption from an authentic voice

This is the dark and starless sky, where just past the moon a planet drifts by.
And this is the planet that's full to the brim, with friendly and caring space people called . . . TIM!

Meet Tim and Tim - a couple who long for a family and set off on a quest to find their very own star child. This joyful, read-aloud adventure is a comforting, soothing read that's ideal just before bedtime. It's also a helpful jumping off point for early conversations about the experiences of LGBTQ+ families for the youngest readers.

From the author of My Daddies and the illustrator of The Perfect Hug and The Biggest Kiss

Could you be EXTRAORDINARY? This book will inspire you with the real-life stories of extraordinary people, showcasing a total variety of personalities and talents. Whoever you are, and whoever you want to be, read about the extraordinary stories of these 15 people, and decide how YOU will be extraordinary too!

From around the world and throughout history, discover unsung heroes - and some well-known faces - brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration.

Meet an artist, scientist, medic, environmentalist, musician, activist, writer, politician, and even a spy . . . above all, discover that there are MANY ways to be extraordinary and to make a real difference in the world.

Featuring the real-life stories of: Aeham Ahmad, David Attenborough, Mo Farah, Keiko Fukuda Sensei, Stephen Hawking, Frida Kahlo, Abdul Kalam, Judith Kerr, Wangari Maathai, Nelson Mandela, David Nott, Michelle Obama, Krystyna Skarbek, Alan Turing, Sau Lan Wu

Could you and your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who've changed the world.

Discover the astonishing things humans can achieve: from the campaign for women's votes, to the efforts to heal the ozone layer. Or travel back to the start of democracy in Ancient Greece, and into space to see the incredible teamwork on the international space station.

Above all, uncover just some of the MANY ways we can work together to change our world - all brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this book contains images and names of deceased persons.

A funny, heartfelt picture-book celebrating same-sex parents and shared story time, perfect for introducing children to the different kinds of family in the world today.

Set off on a series of incredible adventures with an adorable family as the stories they read burst into colourful life. Battle dragons, dodge deadly dinosaurs, zoom to the moon and explore the world in a hot air balloon, before winding down in a wonderfully cosy bedtime ending.

The bouncy, rhyming, read-aloud text is brought to life by bestselling, award-winning illustrator Garry Parsons, illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series.

'This rhyming picture book celebrating same-sex parents is a gentle and sweet read . . . a wonderful celebration of adoption and the different shapes a family can take!' BookTrust

A celebration of the joy of art from the creators of Never Show a T-Rex a Book - WINNER OF THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS AWARD

A laugh-out-loud 'what if . . .?' adventure... What would happen if you showed a diplodocus how to draw? One day she'd be messing around with crayons and paint - and the next she'd be a global art sensation!

Full of fun and inspiration - get drawing with Dippy!

What would happen if you showed a T-Rex a book?
Well, she wouldn't know what to do with it . . . would she?

A madcap, super silly adventure story rooted in the transformative power of books, created by incredible new picture-book duo Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen

WINNER OF THE QUEN'S KNICKERS AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOLLIES LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOKS AWARDS 2022

A love letter to learning and the power of numbers from exciting talents, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen.

A laugh-out-loud 'what if . . .?' adventure that celebrates maths being fun in this riotous read.

If a Stegosaurus knew how to do sums - well, what would happen? Maybe she'd learn to code, to invent, to fly to the moon!

From the creators of Never Show a T-Rex a Book - WINNER OF THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS AWARD and
SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOLLIES LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOKS AWARDS 2022

Hello friends, come on down to our wonderful town,
You’ll be welcomed with arms open wide.
Because here, every year, our town blossoms with cheer,
As tomorrow we’ll celebrate . . . Pride!

Join a group of friends preparing to celebrate Pride, learning about its positive messages and creating banners and costumes that reflect what they're passionate about. This is a beautiful, moving story that shows it's never too early to start celebrating love, acceptance and inclusion.

"I am Toad of Toad Hall. Motor car-snatching, prison-breaking Toad!"

Enter the mischievous world of Toad of Toad Hall, and join Moly and Ratty on their riverside adventures. When Moly gets lost in the Wild Wood, Ratty and kind old Badger are there to rescue him. But when Mr Toad is sent to prison and his beloved Toad Hall is taken over by stoats and weasels, will his friends be able to save the day?

A story of friendship and making amends, this classic children's book is one of the most famous animal stories of all time. Now beautifully abridged, fully illustrated and retold for a younger, modern audience, this edition will delight children from age 5 years and above.