"In this colourful picture book for young children, Morris the Mole finds out that talking about his problems, and facing his worries with the help of others, is more helpful than hiding his fears." - The Guardian. "My favourite character was Nightingale because she solved the problem by listening. I recommend this book to others because it is fun." - Albert, 6

"Looked after children may have more difficult memories that most, because of separation and loss and traumatic events that may have taken place. In this charming picture book, Elfa the elephant discovers that sharing her memories and remembering the good things that happened is more helpful than keeping them locked away." - The Guardian. “I love this book because Elfa has a memory box just like me." - Cameron, 4

"...Jacqueline Wilson’s hugely popular series of books features a 10-year-old with a wild imagination and a short fuse who lives in a children’s home and would like a real home of her own. Touching and funny. " - The Guardian. “I like Tracy Beaker because she’s a naughty girl in care and she makes me laugh...It’s nice to read about someone who is going through the same thing as me..." - Phoebe, 10

"It’s Jason’s birthday and he has lots of guests at his picnic in the park, from all different sorts of families." - The Guardian. “I sometimes feel different to my friends, as they have a mum and dad, and brothers and sisters. This book shows how many different families there are, and all are happy, safe, and love each other, which is the most important thing..." - Oliver, 10

"A picture book that tells the story of how the Teazle rabbits adopt a baby bunny and offers a gentle way to broach the topic of adoption with younger children." - The Guardian. “I liked it when the Teazles danced around because they were happy that they were going to get their own boy or girl and I liked the picture of the birds playing music.” - Danny, 5

"The story of a small red squirrel... and his younger sister and brother who go through the process of separation, foster care and then going to live with a new, adopted family when their mother is unable to look after them..." - Guardian. “... I liked this book because I could relate to it in a number of ways and that I felt somebody else understood me even if it was just a squirrel in a book." - Kelsey, 17

"Classic picture book about siblings Charlie and Lola which has also been made into a popular animated TV series." - The Guardian. "“I read this from when I was about three and a half to five. I could see myself and my brother being the characters. It was funny with interesting concepts, Charlie convinces his sister in an interesting and imaginative way. ALL kids should read this.” - Gemma, 19

"A heartwarming tale in which Percy the Park Keeper’s day off is interrupted when a little rabbit has an accident. Percy to the rescue!" - The Guardian. “... Percy is like an adoptive parent really because he cares for the squirrel and helps him get better. It’s like being part of a new family. "- Kayleigh, 15

"Mia has different hair and eye colour to her mum and dad. Why? In a dialogue between a little girl and her adoptive mother, this simple, reassuring book explores some of the questions that adopted children ask. " - Guardian. “When my mum chose me to be her little boy, I was happy, but I was scared too. My mum read this book to me when I was six... I liked it because it made me feel special and happy. - Oliver, 10

"Rufus the cat lives with a family who looks after him... He feels happy and safe, especially when he is lying on his favourite blue cushion. But he didn’t always feel this way. The family that Rufus used to live with were not kind to him at all. Thinking about his past makes him angry and sad and Rufus struggles to escape from his memories and find a safe place where he can just relax and be himself." - The Guardian