Lonwabo’s Recipes
Lonwabo loves helping grandmother grow vegetables to make delicious meals for the family. He dreams of opening a restaurant one day and cooking just like his granny.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
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Picture Books for Ages 7–12
Browse free English picture books suggested for ages 7–12. Age ranges are Little Leaf editorial suggestions, not publisher ratings.
Browse 16 English-language books selected using our catalogue’s suggested age labels. Age ranges are editorial suggestions, not publisher ratings. Each book page includes its creators, source and applicable license.
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Picture Books for Ages 7–12
16 books · English-language titles
Rafiki’s Style
Rafiki’s style is all his own, but when the Cool Cat Crew struts by, he starts to wonder if it’s good enough.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Maddy Moona’s Menagerie
It’s Maddy Moona’s birthday and she really wants a pet! But which silly animal will picky Maddy get?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Miss Tiny Chef
Miss Tiny Chef is only eight years old. She does things other little girls wouldn’t do. Armed with a talking mingling stick that shares all its great recipes with her, Kasini stirs up a special surprise meal for mummy.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Searching for the Spirit of Spring
Nkanyezi can’t wait for the Spring festival, but the people of Ndlovu have lost their spirit of celebration. She must go in search of the spirit of Spring. What will she find?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
The Very Tired Lioness
The lioness is tired. Her sisters and daughters want her to join the hunt. But the sun is calling her.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Tig’s World
If the world is round, why don’t the people on the bottom fall off? Tig’s mom has one answer, and her dad has another. Who’s telling the truth?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Why is there a hole in the wall?
“Why is there a hole in the wall?” Lungisa asks. He gets lots of interesting answers…but he keeps on asking.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Zanele Situ: My Story
As a young girl Zanele Situ was told that she would never walk again. Being in a wheelchair did not stop her. She worked and trained hard and became a winning athlete on the world stage. This is her story…
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
A Fish and a Gift
Rich sensory language, a repeated fishing song and a father–child relationship reward an adult-led read with older children.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Together We’re Strong: The Story of Albertina Sisulu
An illustrated biography about Albertina Sisulu. Longer text and historical injustice call for a school-age reader and adult context.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Chuskit Goes to School!
Nine-year-old Chuskit wants to attend school in Ladakh. A classmate and the village school work together to make the route accessible to her wheelchair.
Public Domain Mark (publisher declaration) · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Jadav and the Tree-Place
After finding snakes stranded on a hot riverbank, Jadav starts planting bamboo. Patient work transforms the bare sand into a forest full of life.
CC BY 4.0 (story and original illustrations) · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Manikantan Has Enough
In a future Smart City, even Mani’s furniture talks and reports on him. Missing his old village, he struggles to balance helpful technology with his need for privacy.
CC BY 4.0 (story and original illustrations) · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
How Old is Muttajji?
Twins Putta and Putti use family memories, library research and arithmetic to discover their great-grandmother’s age. A birthday visit becomes a historical mystery.
CC BY 4.0 (story and original illustrations) · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English
Bonda and Devi
In the year 2085, Devi’s best friend is a robot called Bonda. When his new feelings overwhelm him, their friendship becomes a story of care and understanding.
CC BY 4.0 (story and original illustrations) · Suggested age 7–12岁 · English