Books by Desmond Tutu

Desmond Tutu writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–9, exploring themes of empathy & kindness, forgiveness & redemption, christianity & christian faith.

Standalone Books

God's Dream

Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams

Archbishop Desmond Tutu shares a gentle, heartfelt vision of a world united by empathy, forgiveness, and the shared joy

Ages 3–7

Desmond and the Very Mean Word

Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams

For the child grappling with the sting of an insult or unfair treatment. This story helps little ones navigate big feeli

Ages 5–9

Little Book of Joy, The

Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu

For the child learning to navigate big feelings, this gentle guide from two global icons shows how small acts of kindnes

Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

2 books