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Peaceful, non-violent children's books
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig (Book & CD)The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig (Book & CD) by Eugene Trivizas
Buy used from: £7.99
An interesting tale of role-reversal.
The Story of Ferdinand (Reading Railroad Books)The Story of Ferdinand (Reading Railroad Books) by Munro Leaf
Buy new: £2.38 / Used from: £10.50
A classic tale of a peaceful non-bull-fighting bull.
The Carrot Seed Board BookThe Carrot Seed Board Book by Ruth Krauss
Buy new: £4.30 / Used from: £0.01
The simple joy of growing something.
Herb, the Vegetarian DragonHerb, the Vegetarian Dragon by Jules Bass
Buy new: £3.47 / Used from: £1.03
Peace and vegetarianism, a wonderful story. My children love this.
Horton Hears a Who: Yellow Back Book (Dr Seuss Yellow Back Book)Horton Hears a Who: Yellow Back Book (Dr Seuss Yellow Back Book) by Dr. Seuss
Buy new: £3.47 / Used from: £1.04
Swimmy (Knopf Children's Paperbacks)Swimmy (Knopf Children's Paperbacks) by L. Lionni
Buy new: £3.45 / Used from: £0.01
A Tree Is NiceA Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry
Out of print, I'm afraid, but can still be found.
Moose (Picture Puffin)Moose (Picture Puffin) by Michael Foreman
Buy used from: £3.99
This is out of print, but a wonderful story.
The Giving TreeThe Giving Tree by Silverstein
Buy new: £7.43 / Used from: £6.07
I thought that I should include this book, but I have some doubts about it as the boy is ultimately so selfish
A Quiet PlaceA Quiet Place by Douglas Wood
Buy new: £9.95 / Used from: £2.02
This is a great book for a boy, combining ideas about letting your imagination run free, with the need everyone has to be quiet sometimes.
The Soul BirdThe Soul Bird by Michal Snunit
Buy new: £3.91 / Used from: £1.89
Highly aclaimed, but I would approach with caution. I feel that parts of this may be more confusing for younger children.
The Little Island (Dell Picture Yearling)The Little Island (Dell Picture Yearling) by Golden MacDonald
Buy new: £4.30 / Used from: £0.01
I'm SorryI'm Sorry by Sam McBratney
Buy used from: £3.41
Beautifully illustrated. Not too overtly moralistic. Although not one of my son's favorites, he will happily enjoy this being read to him.