Here to Help You Choose With Care.
Every child experiences moments when they need a little extra comfort, reassurance, or understanding. Whether your child is navigating big feelings, feeling anxious, struggling with sleep, or adjusting to change, the right story can help them feel safe, seen, and less alone.
This page is here to gently guide you in choosing a children’s book that feels right for your child and the moment they are in. Each story has been thoughtfully created to support children’s emotional wellbeing, offering calm, comforting narratives that help them recognise and process their feelings in a gentle way.
You don’t need to have all the answers. Simply start by thinking about what your child may be experiencing right now, and explore the stories designed to offer reassurance, connection, and comfort, one quiet reading moment at a time.
If you’re not quite sure which story to choose, that’s completely okay. Every child is different, and sometimes it helps to talk things through. If you’d like a little guidance, you’re very welcome to send me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. I’m always happy to help you find a story that feels right for your child.
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Every story shared here is rooted in kindness and emotional wellbeing. Alongside comfort and reassurance, these stories gently encourage empathy, care for others, and respect for the natural world and all living things.
When your child needs settling to sleep
Many children find it hard to switch off at the end of the day. Bedtime can bring worries, restlessness, or a need for reassurance, especially for sensitive children. A calm, predictable story read slowly and softly can help signal safety, comfort, and rest.
You may find comfort in Oscar and the Whispering Cloud, a gentle bedtime story written in a lullaby-like style. This calming picture book is designed to be read slowly and quietly, helping children relax and drift into sleep. The Whispering Cloud offers a steady, reassuring presence, making it especially comforting at bedtime.
When your child needs reassurance, courage, or emotional steadiness
Children can sometimes feel unsteady, unsure of themselves, or worried about trying new things. Stories about friendship and gentle encouragement can help children feel supported and remind them that they are not alone.
Oscar and the Brave Little Puffin is a reassuring story about courage, friendship, and emotional wellbeing. Through Oscar’s gentle support of a puffin who is afraid to fly, children see how kindness, patience, and reassurance can help build confidence and inner steadiness.
When your child is thoughtful, kind and learning to consider others
This story is designed to gently support children as they learn to notice beauty, consider others, and care for the world around them. Some children are naturally curious and reflective, and stories like this can help nurture empathy, kindness, and an awareness of how our choices affect others.
Oscar and the Shell of Wonder is a calm, thoughtful story that weaves together awe and wonder, kindness, and care for the environment. When Oscar discovers a beautiful singing shell on the beach, he pauses to think about the sea creatures who may need it, the children who may enjoy it, and what the most caring choice might be. Through gentle companionship, reflection, and respect for the natural world, the story encourages children to grow kindness and consideration, before ending with comfort and rest as the shell softly sings Oscar to sleep.
When your child is quiet, sensitive or thoughtful
Some children prefer calm spaces, quiet observation, and gentle imagination. They may not always want to be the loudest or busiest, and that is something to be celebrated. Stories that honour quietness can help children feel accepted and understood.
Lottie and the Hotel by the Sea is a soothing, imaginative story about a quiet little girl who notices things others may miss. Through gentle observation and imagination, Lottie’s story reassures children that it’s okay to move slowly and find joy in stillness.
When your child is drawn to imagination, awe, and the natural world
Some children are deeply inspired by beauty, imagination, and the quiet magic of the world around them. They may find comfort in stories that feel spacious, gentle, and full of wonder, stories that invite them to slow down, notice, and feel connected.
Elani and the Sea of Light is a calming and imaginative story set by the Caribbean Sea. Through Elani’s gentle companionship with her chicken Lulu and a magical journey guided by a turtle friend, the story explores awe, wonder, trust, and friendship. Rich in imagination and connection to the natural world, it offers children a sense of magic, reassurance, and comfort, ending peacefully as Elani falls asleep in her hammock beneath the island sky.
When your child misses someone they love or when separation feels hard
Separation, whether through distance, change, or time apart, can be difficult for children. Stories that gently acknowledge missing someone while offering reassurance can help children feel emotionally supported.
Whenever You Miss Me, Look for the Moon is a comforting story about missing someone you love. Through the shared image of the moon, children are gently reminded that connection can still exist even when people are apart.
When your child is learning about kindness and caring for others
Acts of kindness, empathy, and care are important parts of emotional development. Stories that show gentle kindness in action can help children understand the impact of small, thoughtful gestures.
Oscar and the Star of Christmas Kindness is a comforting story centred on friendship, generosity, and caring for living things. Oscar’s kindness towards woodland animals is guided by the familiar, reassuring presence of the Whispering Cloud, making this a warm and emotionally supportive story.
When separation feels harder at Christmas
Festive periods can sometimes heighten feelings of missing loved ones. Familiar reassurance, paired with a seasonal setting, can help children feel comforted during this time.
Whenever You Miss Me at Christmas, Look for the Moon offers the same gentle reassurance as the original story, set within a Christmas context, supporting children who may be missing someone during the festive season.
