Picture Books to Beat the January Blues

What We’ll Build by Oliver Jeffers

A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the global phenomenon Here We Are!

What shall we build, you and I?

I’ll build your future and you’ll build mine.

We’ll build a watch to keep our time.

A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work; building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them warm.

From renowned, internationally bestselling picture-book creator and visual artist, Oliver Jeffers, comes this rare and enduring story about a parent’s boundless love, life’s endless opportunities and all we need to build a together future.

All the Things We Carry by Helen Docherty and Brizida Magro

What can you carry? A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you made? A hope or a dream? This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates all the precious things we can carry, from toys and treasures to love and hope. Best of all, it shows how we can all care for each other with the love we carry in our hearts. Children will identify with so many of the beautiful, familiar scenes in the book, whether it’s carrying a special pebble on the beach; cuddling their favourite teddy bear . . . or being carried on their dad’s shoulders! The story is written in lyrical rhymes, perfect for reading aloud. The fabulously colourful illustrations are full of fun and warmth.

Superwolf by Helen Docherty and Thomas Docherty

Can a wolf really be a superhero? Luna is a little wolf with a big ambition: she’s determined to be a superhero! There’s just one problem. All the other animals are terrified of wolves. Whenever Luna swoops in to help, everyone runs away. Luna’s about to abandon her superhero dreams . . . but then she tries one final super-daring rescue!

• A fabulously exciting rhyming story – great for reading aloud, and perfect for joining in
• Wonderful, colourful illustrations, packed with entertaining details
• An inspiring, witty story about following your dreams