From friendship, to inventing to fun! This reading list is full of heroes that inspire, challenge and push the definition of what it means to be a hero.

These books have been chosen by publisher Knights Of as recommended reads for the Everyone Is A Hero Winter Mini Challenge.

Board Books

The Bumblebear by Nadia Shireen

Published by Penguin Random House Children's

Norman is a hero of disguise! He's on a mission to blend in with the bees and his onesie seems to be doing just the trick.

Where's Lenny? by Ken Wilson-Max

Published by Frances Lincoln

Lenny is a hide and seek hero! If there's a corner or a cupboard to hide in, there's a high chance Lenny is hiding there.

Picture Books

Jabari Tries by Gaia Cornwall

Published by Walker

Jabari is a hero of inventing! Inventing a machine to fly all across the garden is no easy thing but Jabari's persistence pays off.

The Girls by Lauren Ace and Jenny Løvlie

Published by Caterpillar

The Girls are heroes of friendship! Through their kindness and love they show just how important friends are, no matter your age.

Younger readers

Granny Ting Ting by Patrice Lawrence

Illustrated by Adam Larkum

Published by Bloomsbury Education

Michael and Shayla are heroes of fun! Everything is a competition for the pair, and they're determined to outdo each other in eating the hottest pepper or climbing the tallest tree.

Knights and Bikes by Gabrielle Kent

Illustrated by Rex Crowle

Published by Knights Of

Nessa and Demelza are heroes of adventure! Their sleepy town of Penfurzy needs saving and they're the only ones who can face down danger with frisbees, water-balloons, feathers and a toilet plunger.

Middle Grade

When Life Gives You Mangoes by Kereen Getten

Published by Pushkin

Clara is a hero of overcoming fear! Her courageous and determined character help her to find new friends and put together the missing pieces of the past.

High-Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson

Illustrated by Wumzum

Published by Knights Of

Nik and Norva are detective heroes! Their super-sleuthing skills are enviable, and their strong sister bond is inspirational.

9-12 year

Patina by Jason Reynolds

Illustrated by Selom Sunu

Published by Knights Of

Patina is the hero of her own story! With so many responsibilities - family, running team and school - her greatest strength is in the way she works with others to win.

Teen

Oh My Gods by Alex Sheppard

Published by Scholastic

Helen is a hero of bringing her family together. Even though chaos and stress surround her she finds a way to find her place and bring peace back.

Young adult

Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusuf Salaam

Published by HarperCollins Children's

Amal is a hero of hope. Even as he is wrongly convicted of a crime he didn't commit he clings on to the hope his art and family, friends and love gives him.

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

Published by Hot Key Books

Tarisai is a hero as she is strong enough to choose her own path and forge her own destiny, all the while fighting for freedom, living in loyalty and showing the power of unwavering friendship.