Books set in flats and tower blocks (picture books)
Stories can happen everywhere and anywhere – in fantasy worlds, in space, at school and in someone’s home. Here are some funny, touching and exciting picture book stories where the main character lives in a flat or tower block.
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The Invention
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The Invention
When Fili sees that her neighbours in her tower block don't talk to each other, she invents something to change it. Championing co…
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Kitsy Bitsy's Noisy Neighbours
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Kitsy Bitsy's Noisy Neighbours
It’s very noisy in this block of flats and the neighbours are getting cross with each other. Can Kitsy Bitsy bring everyone togeth…
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Flower Block
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Flower Block
Theo’s sunflower has grown right through the tower block! A delightful celebration of nature and community.
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Get Real, Mallory!
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Get Real, Mallory!
When Nomi’s drawing of a dog comes alive, they have brilliant adventures! This story about imagination – and longing for a pet whe…
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The Concrete Garden
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The Concrete Garden
Children join in to draw a beautiful garden with chalk. A gorgeous picture book celebrating community and the positive effect art …
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Where in the World Are You?
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Where in the World Are You?
The lovely black cat in this book is playing under a wobbly table, but that table is on a blue rug in a yellow room in a colourful…
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Martha Maps it Out
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Martha Maps it Out
Martha loves making maps! In this charming and original picture book, follow Martha as she takes you on a tour of her world and sh…
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The New Neighbours
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The New Neighbours
Sarah McIntyre returns to Pickle Rye, the setting for her comic Vern and Lettuce, in this clever book about tolerance and not…
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My Must-Have Mum
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My Must-Have Mum
There is so much to enjoy in this charming, inclusive picture book, which beautifully celebrates diversity, acceptance and uncondi…
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One Christmas in Our Building
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One Christmas in Our Building
When Emma’s turkey goes missing, her neighbours join forces to ensure she has an extra special Christmas day. A heart-warming pict…
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The Neighbors
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The Neighbors
The Neighbors is cool, original and simple, presenting a character’s journey up the stairs of her building, imagining all the…
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Errol’s Garden
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Errol’s Garden
Errol loves gardening, but he doesn’t have a garden. Then he comes up with a creative solution, thanks to the discovery of a disus…
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Mister Cleghorn's Seal
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Mister Cleghorn's Seal
What do you do if you find an abandoned seal pup on a rock in the middle of the sea? Well, take it home with you to your flat, of …
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The Don't Panic Gang
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The Don't Panic Gang
The Don’t Panic Gang is a top secret organisation, comprising a doughnut-loving cat, a little blue bird and an unassuming window-b…
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Alphonse, That Is Not OK To Do!
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Alphonse, That Is Not OK To Do!
This charming and very funny book about the ups and downs of sibling relationships perfectly captures the affection and frustratio…
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