Books for 3 year olds
Books for 3 year olds with titles by Julia Donaldson, Judith Kerr, David McKee, Anna Llenas, Tom Percival, Joseph Coelho, Atinuke, Jessica Love, Sue Hendra, and Pippa Goodhart.
Jessica Love author page
Jessica Love biography
Jessica Love is an American author and illustrator known for her work in children’s picture books. She studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and later attended The Juilliard School, where she trained as an actor. Love’s debut picture book, Julian Is a Mermaid, was published by Candlewick Press in 2018. The book has received recognition for its illustrations and storytelling.
In addition to her work as an author and illustrator, Love has contributed illustrations to other projects. Her second picture book, Julian at the Wedding, was published by Candlewick Press in 2020. Love’s books have been noted for their distinctive illustration style and themes of self-expression.
Jessica Love was awarded the Stonewall Book Award in 2019 for Julian Is a Mermaid.
Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips
Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips 
LGBTQIA+ themed books for primary school aged children
Children’s books with LGBTQIA+ themes for primary schools with titles by Jessica Love, Simon James Green, Ian Eagleton, Juno Dawson, Raina Telgemeier, Sarah Hagger-Holt, Alex Gino, Jen Carney and Benjamin Dean.
Empathy, kindness and love books for children
Kindness, empathy and love children’s books for students aged 3-12+ including titles by Laura Dockrill, Malcolm Duffy, Dan Smith, Alice Oseman, Jess McGeachin, Michael Rosen, Catherine Rayner, Satoshi Kitamura, Suma Subramaniam, Benjamin Dean, R J Palacio & more.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in spring 2026
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in spring 2026. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
2019 CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlisted Books
The 2019 shortlist of books for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2019 – recommended for children aged 9-16 and young adults in primary and secondary schools.
Bestselling books by Jessica Love
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