One morning Joseph’s dad goes out to fetch Joseph’s mother. Before leaving he says that things are going to change.

When a very special gorilla learns to use sign language, he is able to ask his keepers for anything he needs but what he wants most of all is a friend.

The resolution of this story about a girl and three bears will challenge perceptions and provoke much thought in those who read it.

A young boy proudly describes his father (a big, friendly, unshaven dad, sporting an old dressing gown).

Humour permeates this gentle exploration of gender stereotypes which will entertain families and mums in particular.

Billy worries about so many things, like hats and rain and giant birds, that it keeps him awake at night. His Grandma comes up with an ideal solution - worry dolls to do Billy's worrying for him. Soon Billy is able to use his own resourcefulness to overcome his problem. This simple story from a former Children's Laureate is beautifully told and will reassure and entertain children and adults alike.

Toby is fed up and doesn't feel like doing anything. So imagine his amazement when a whole new world opens right in front of his eyes…

Another book about Willy the chimpanzee who doesn't conform to the macho stereotypes and so comes in for a lot of hard times and bullying.

Willy wouldn't hurt a fly. The local bullies call him Willy the Wimp, which he does not like at all.

The family visit the zoo, where they display behaviour which mirrors that of some of the animals, but where it also becomes apparent that the animals are equally unhappy.