Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Books

A straight-forward, sensible, reassuring guide to sex and growing up, revised with the most up-to-date information. What do you want to know about sex?Information about sex is everywhere. But what you learn from TV, movies, the internet, and friends is...

What do you call the ones you love the most Acclaimed author Mary Lee Donovan and illustrator Brizida Magro’s Let Me Call You Sweetheart is a playful, sometimes silly, and always cozy picture book that features more than fifty terms of endearment from...

Julia Donaldson’s beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day – now with shiny cover foil! Night Monkey and Day Monkey don’t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's...

The perfect collection of lines about love, from the one and only Dr. Seuss! One Love, Two Love, I Love, You Love!Love, live and laugh with Dr. Seuss in this sweet selection of lovely lines and unforgettable illustrations!Full of inspiration and love...

Ninth grader Will Tuppence is in control.He plans everything obsessively, from the perfect stargazing night with his crush, Mi-Su, to the regular Saturday-night games of Monopoly with his friends. He's even planned his entire adulthood: career as an...

Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction, this irresistibly charming picture book is now in paperback! Age 2+ Winner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction A CBCA Notable Book Kiss Dad once...

Welcome your baby to the world with this stunning First Nations illustrated baby records book! I love you with every fibre of my being, every grain of sand beside the gaagal (ocean) and every fallen autumn leaf.Welcome your baby to the world with this...

The perfect prompt for talking about any worries, big or small. Monsters under the bed, leaping dogs, noisy hand dryers, going to a party, being alone... We all feel worried sometimes, but where do our worries come from? Are they ever useful? And what...

With help from his grandma, Josh finds a way to quieten his overactive ‘Brian’ in this gently humorous and empathetic tale about family and mental health by bestseller Helen Rutter. Josh has always called his brain Brian, and Brian can sometimes be his...

A lyrical and uplifting picture book story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy called Shingai, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and beautifully illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise Shearring. ...

A lyrical and affirming ode to Black girls. An ideal next read for fans of I Am Enough and the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.Be, Black Girl, BeBreathe in your truth. And never let anyone dull your shine.With...

A sweet, tender, and touching tale about a wise lighthouse guiding a young boat through the turbulent waters of life. This is a beautiful take on parenting and growing up, and a perfect pick for sharing and gifting.Once, there was a lighthouse.She...

An inspiring yet life-affirming story about a boy trapped in a coma after being hit by a car chasing after his dog, Lucky ‘Absorbing and satisfying, with a real story at its heart’ GuardianRobbie lies in a coma, after a terrible car accident involving...

An unexpected animal companion helps a girl with cystic fibrosis learn to write her own story in this captivating novel in verse by award-winning author and disabled activist Cindy Baldwin. Penny Rooney has cystic fibrosis, which means she has to do...

The Wow! books are a series of modern first concept board books for today’s children! The books put little ones in the centre of the action with relatable experiences that will help foster inclusivity, empathy and discussion. Illustrated by Alberta...

A back-to-school picture book about the importance of acknowledging your feelings and using them as tools for navigating new experiences. Inspired by the way teachers talk about emotional literacy with young children, this is the ideal book for any kid...

Pearl wears her pearl necklace everywhere, every day—until it goes missing! A book for anyone who's ever felt the loss of something precious and had the good fortune to find it again.Pearl loves her pearl necklace. Maybe even as much as she loves...

Clarice Bean is back with all her trademark humour in this heartwarming story by former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child At the moment I am daydreaming about inventing something exceptionordinarily good that could change the world for the better,...

Enemies to lovers, found family and heart-breaking romance comes All This Twisted Glory, the highly anticipated third novel in the Persian inspired mythology This Woven Kingdom series As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found...

Turn the curvy, shaped board pages to make the baby animals hug! Bears LOVE hugs, but what about all the other animals? Little Bear sets off to find out. Turn the ingeniously shaped pages to make Otter, Mouse and Squirrel leap into their loved ones'...

Exploring the importance of love in the lives of young children and the people around them. What actually IS love? Is love always LOVELY? Does love last FOREVER? This delightful book takes a gentle look at what it means to love and be loved, from...

A tender (and humorous!) look at the way tough emotions can make us feel stuck and how the presence of a good friend and a deep belly laugh can make it easier to get through stormy feelings. Complete with back matter to help stuck readers feel better...

Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School. Maurice is getting ready to start big school. He's excited and a bit nervous too.His friends are here to take this step with him, to make new friends and begin...

A hilarious, warmhearted rhyming story about sharing A bright, engaging story to encourage sharing.Did you know when you're not looking, sheep are knitting lots of things... from toys to scarves to mittens, to hats and woolly wings! But then, disaster...

A thrilling debut, reminiscent of new fan favorites like One of Us Is Lying and the beloved classics by Agatha Christie, that will leave readers guessing until the explosive ending. “Welcome to dinner, and again, congratulations on being selected...

The breath-taking and heart-pounding fifth instalment in the incredible New York Times and UK kindle bestselling SHATTER ME series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard and Leigh Bardugo. She was never meant for you. She was never meant...

Featuring children’s own words and heart-warming pictures, this board book is the perfect book for children to share with Grandma! ‘I love my grandma because… ‘Everyone’s grandma is the best. And who better to tell the world than children...

An inclusive picture book for grandparents everywhere.A 2021 Children's Book Council Notable Book. In every country around the world are grandpas short and tall.Though they go by different names, we love them one and all.From brilliant new talents...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child’s limitless potential.I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in...

It's just something she has to do.Mildred has always dreamed of growing a one-thousand-pound pumpkin to enter in her town's Pumpkin Show. Her aunt Arlene thinks she's obsessed, but Mildred prefers to think of herself as focused. And growing giant...

This book is about a pug named Buttercup who is feeling sad. Buttercup discusses the different situations in life that may make him feel sad, but most importantly, he discusses different ways to help make himself feel happy! He talks to grownups and asks...

Sophie always lets her imagination get the best of her, especially when it comes to food. She dreads eating meals prepared by Tante Annette, who is notorious for making dishes with long, funny names. All of this changes when Sophie realizes that the...

Timmy has always wished for a new home for him and his brother. ToriDori has always wanted a puppy for her and her family. A dilemma arises when the brothers realize they might be separated.Leaving a loved one is always sad, but a promise is made.