Amahle wants to help!
Amahle wants to help, but all she hears is “NO”. Is there anything she’ll be allowed to do?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
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Family and Feelings Stories for Kids
Find free English picture books tagged Family & Feelings. Read online and check each story’s creators, source and applicable license.
Browse 45 English-language books selected using our catalogue’s editorial theme labels. Themes are editorial suggestions, not publisher categories. Each book page includes its creators, source and applicable license.
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Family and Feelings Stories for Kids
45 books · English-language titles
Baby Talk
Tayo’s baby sister Tinu is always crying and he doesn’t know why. What could it mean? Let’s find out!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Best Friends
Zindzi and Tim Tam are best friends. But one day, Tim Tam doesn’t come to school. What will Zindzi do?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Come stay with me
Tendai Turtle’s Granny has hurt her shell and Mum and Dad have to go to help her. “Come stay with me,”says Tendai’s best friend Busi Bunny, and the fun begins.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Grumpy Cloud
One day, Fafa woke up with Grumpy Cloud. Mama and Fafa tried to make Grumpy Cloud go away.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
How to Tame a Monster
When Lwando’s little sister gets mad, she turns into a monster. Can Lwando help her tame her big feelings?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
I Hate Winter
Thembeka hates winter. She wishes it was warm and sunny. Can she find something to love about winter?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
I’m the Colour of Honey
Is that your teacher? Is that your Aunty? Amanda is fed up with these questions and wishes that she looked just like her Mummy and Daddy. But maybe they are more alike than she realises!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Lebo and Gogo’s Tea Party
Lebo is excited to have a day of adventure with Gogo. When Gogo hurts herself, she can’t do anything that Lebo wants to do. What can Gogo and Lebo do to have fun together?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Let’s have an inside day!
Who says a rainy day can’t turn into an exciting day inside?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Mali’s Friend
Mali likes to play alone. Gogo wants him to play with others. Mali tries, but he just does not enjoy himself. Until Lesedi comes along…
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Mom’s Red Coat
Mom needs to go away for work. I’ll miss her. Will it help if she leaves her red coat with me?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
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
Shaka and Mazi
Shaka has a special friend that nobody else can see. Now Shaka and his family have to move away. Can he make room for new friendship?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Sima and Siza
Sima wants to be a nurse one day. His favourite game is hospital-hospital. But papa and his friends do not approve. What will change their minds?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
The Box
Dad comes home with a box. Boring. Until Max and Andi’s friends come to play… What will they do with the box?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
The Great Tidy Up
When Gogo takes a nap, Khwezi and Mzamo decide to tidy up. What could possibly go wrong?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
The one in the middle
Khanyiswa is not the first born. She’s not the last born. She’s the one in the MIDDLE!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
The Window Seat
Two sisters, one window seat, and a magical train ride!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
And Also!
Thabo’s make-believe world has no room for his little sister, Keitu. But she has other ideas!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Dance, Khuzwayo, dance!
Khuzwayo loves to dance. But performing in front of a crowd? No way! How will he get his groove back?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Hello
Lolo has many lovely friends. They are Sun and Moon and Star and Bird too. She would love to introduce them to you.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
How do you want your eggs?
Boiled, scrambled or fried? How does Luzuko want his eggs?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
Let’s be Friends
Making friends isn’t always easy. But let’s try!
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Meerkat magic
Bonke and Peo don’t know what’s at the top of their favourite hill. What will they find if they’re brave enough to climb it?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
MUD!
Things get messy when Zama’s new friend gets her into trouble with Mama. How can she make it stop?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
No!
A certain little girl is in the habit of saying ‘No’. She says it a lot. In fact, all of the time. One day though, she is faced with a very tempting question and can’t help but say ‘YES!’ Perhaps saying ‘Yes’ isn’t so bad after all.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Play with me
All Jabu wants to do is play diketo. But everyone is busy. What is he going to do?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Sbu’s Special Shoes
Sbu’s little brother finds Sbu’s favourite shoes. When he tries them on, he discovers something very special about them.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Thato’s Birthday Surprise
It is one week until Thato’s Birthday. His mama tells him he will have a big surprise. What will it be?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
The Things That Really Matter
What are the most important things to take with you on a trip? Join Zuki, Tando, Mama and Papa on their eventful journey to find out.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
There’s an alien in my house!
What do you do when there’s an alien in your house? Fight a foe or find a friend?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Where is Thabo?
Thabo’s family is getting ready for the day and making a big mess as they hurry to get things done. But where is Thabo?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Zandi and Birdy Monster
Zandi has a friend that no one else can see. His name is Birdy Monster. They mix up magic potions, play pretend and go on adventures together.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
AAAAAHHH!!!! Mmawe!
Tshedza is a little boy with a big imagination. Sometimes Tshedza gets scared, but maybe the world is not as scary as it seems?
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6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
Lory Dory
Rhythm and an invisible character turn feeling excluded into a story about creative self-expression.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Sizwe’s Smile
A smile passes between characters, giving children a concrete way to discuss kindness and connection.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Walking Together
Walking and shared attention connect reading to simple experiences children can recognize.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 0–3岁 · English
Why Is Nita Upside Down?
A child’s perspective and visual changes support a sensitive conversation about difference and belonging.
CC BY 4.0 · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Too Big! Too Small!
A child discovers the confusing ways grown-ups decide what is too big and what is too small.
CC BY 4.0 (story and original illustrations) · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
No Smiles Today
Friends notice that their usually cheerful classmate is not smiling, and try to understand what has happened.
CC BY 4.0 (story and original illustrations) · Suggested age 4–6岁 · English
Angry Akku
Akku has had an awful day. Drawing and a patient conversation help her express what made her angry.
CC BY 4.0 (story and original illustrations) · Suggested age 4–6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