Children's reading lists

Books to help grow confident and independent children

Fun and heart-warming stories to help navigate the world and build self-esteem

As grown-ups understand, life is full of ups and downs. Building confidence and self-belief is a lifelong journey, but it is never too early to empower your child for this crazy, but fun, rollercoaster, we call life!

We've put together a reading list of our favourite stories that nurture self-esteem, resilience, and problem-solving skills, helping young readers to believe in themselves and navigate the world with courage and curiosity, no matter what challenges they meet along the way. Now all you need to do is enjoy the ride!

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