UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
Books that celebrate different forms of affection, appreciation and adoration
2–5 years old
Slug In Love
Doug the slug needs a hug. But who wants to hug a slug called Doug? This book is about a lonely slug searching for love, humorously celebrating acceptance. You never know when love might come flying by!
Ways To Say I Love You
Ways To Say I Love You explores heartfelt, creative expressions of love, offering ideas for meaningful connections in relationships and life. The illustrations depict a wide variety of families in an inclusive way, such as families with two mums, a single dad, and a mother in a wheelchair.
5–8 years old
Ritu Weds Chandni
This vibrant book about love and acceptance follows Ayesha’s journey to support her cousin's same-sex wedding in India. This is as much about the love between Ayesha and her cousin, than the love between Ritu and Chandni.
My Friend Suhana: A Story Of Friendship And Cerebral Palsy
My Friend Suhana is a story of friendship, celebrating compassion as a young girl befriends Suhana, who has cerebral palsy. This book is based on a true story and the author Shaila wrote it with her daughter Aanyah.
8–12 years old
Yaffa And Fatima: Shalom, Salaam
The friendship between two neighbours (Yaffa and Fatina), one Muslim, the other Jewish, shows differences are not always causes for conflict and friendship can overcome. When they hit hard times, can they help each other?
Someone I love Has died
This book is a compassionate healing tool to help children cope with grief, using gentle guidance and activities. Expect a nurturing space, creative ways to express grief, support for complex feelings, ways to honour memories, and more.
