Cosy worlds to curl up in.

A beautifully gentle fantasy graphic novel about craft, care, friendship and tiny tea-growing dragons. Ideal for children who want magic without menace, and for adults who value inclusive, cosy storytelling with exceptional artwork.

A cosy, folk-art-inflected forest story collection about a tiny witch moving through the seasons. Ideal for children who like gentle magic, woodland creatures, seasonal detail and beautiful illustrated worlds.

A cosy, tender graphic novel about a nervous little vegetable finding courage in the face of a supposedly terrifying vampire. It is gentle, funny and unusually good for anxious readers who like magical stories with emotional reassurance.

The gentlest Hilda entry point: short, beautiful adventures about Hilda, Twig, weather, wild places and small brave choices.

A large, hungry ogre arrives at a small café at the edge of the woods. The café owner has a menu, the ogre has demands, and Mikey Please has verses of such precise and glorious absurdity that this book deserves to be read aloud immediately. A major award winner and instant picture book classic.

Silver is the youngest mouse in a big, busy family and all he wants is a quiet spot to do his favourite thing: absolutely nothing. A tender, softly illustrated ode to the small joy of finding a space that is just your own.

A lyrical, beautifully illustrated dream-adventure about a lonely girl who builds a dinosaur from bones and wishes it to life. It is gentle, magical and emotionally reassuring, with a classic bedtime-story feel.

Three tiny, ancient Hidden Folk, once Guardians of the Wild World, wake to find their home destroyed and set off across the British countryside to discover whether any of their kind remain. A gentle, richly observed nature adventure in miniature.

A warm Quentin Blake picture book about children discovering a garden shaped like a ship and setting off on an imaginary voyage. Lovely for outdoor play, make-believe adventure and adults who enjoy classic British picture-book charm.

A quietly magical picture book about generosity, creativity, and a little girl whose never-ending yarn transforms a grey town. It is one of Barnett and Klassen's warmest collaborations, with a fairy-tale simplicity that still feels modern.

A beautiful, quietly magical picture book about a mysterious gardener transforming a grey town with living topiary. A strong fit for children who like wonder, secret helpers, trees, art and gentle community transformation.

A bright, tender and visually distinctive picture book about a shy ghost finding the courage to be seen. It is especially strong for children who struggle with shyness, making friends or joining in.

A deliciously illustrated dream-adventure through a palace of dim sum, full of food, family and warm cultural specificity. It is funny, beautiful and highly giftable for children who love food-led picture books.

A cosy, snow-dusted adventure about a boy and his toboggan searching the winter woods for a wish tree, finding that small kindnesses along the way lead somewhere magical.

A lush, dreamlike picture book about a girl creating an enchanted forest from her imagination. A strong fit for families seeking art-led, unusual, folkloric picture books rather than mainstream comedy.

A wry, tender mock how-to guide for looking after your very own ghost, from ghostly snacks to a lifelong friendship. Rebecca Green's gorgeous vintage-toned art makes a spooky premise feel utterly cosy and quietly moving.

A beautifully illustrated, quietly expansive picture book exploring all the different places and ways beings can live. Best for children who enjoy browsing, noticing details and talking about home, difference and belonging.

A dreamy, visually rich fairy-spotting picture book that turns an ordinary garden into a secret magical world. Perfect for children who love fairies, nature details and looking closely at illustrated pages.

A beautiful, eerie, funny and deeply distinctive fantasy world for children who like folklore, strange creatures, independent heroes and adventures with a real sense of place.

Hélène Druvert's exquisite laser-cut paper artistry transforms an ordinary back garden into a teeming jungle, as a bored little boy follows a butterfly deeper than he's ever dared to go.

A gentle middle-grade fantasy graphic novel about a young guardian caring for magical moths that sustain her desert community. Perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society who want cosy fantasy with more solitude, duty and emotional growth.

A dreamy, beautifully illustrated ode to treehouses, imagination, and child-made spaces. It is less plot-driven than mood-driven, making it a lovely gift book for children who like dens, hideouts, and outdoor fantasy.