Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Books

Sid the octopus loves socks, and he has LOTS. Every night he delights in counting his matching sets of eight, hung throughout his house in neat rows. When the socks start disappearing one by one, Sid’s life is thrown into turmoil. One missing sock means...

Olivia and her butterfly friends spend all of their time together, until one day everything changes, and Olivia and her mother move to an apartment in the city.Olivia is heartbroken because she doesn’t want to leave her butterfly friends behind but her...

A sensitive, beautifully illustrated book that uses backyard chickens to give a closely observed child’s-eye view of early-onset dementia. Mama didn’t want chickens, but she grows to love them as her dementia symptoms increase. Her young children see...

Sometimes Sophie worries — not during the day when she is busy with family and friends, but at night when everything is calm and quiet. What if her favourite shirt is still in the wash and she can’t wear it at the weekend? Or what if she forgets her...

A thought-provoking story filled with content that will generate a variety of discussions both at home and in the classroom. A gentle introduction to loss and bereavement with the positive overtones of the strength that can come from friendship between...

Loppy the Little Anxious Creature is very worried about not doing his homework well enough. He always focuses on what he’s done wrong rather than right, and often becomes very frustrated with himself. In this book of encouragement for those little people...

Pippa, Pia, Poppy, Polly and Peg are quintuplets. Since birth, they’ve done everything the same — cry, eat, sleep, sit. But as they get a little older, things start to change. Now they want to do things differently — very differently. Can Mum and Dad...

Ollie’s Treasure is tale of mindfulness for young, developing minds. It’s a story about how simply noticing and taking in what is on offer to our senses can lead to the Holy Grail of treasure — happiness. Ollie’s Treasure takes children on a treasure...

Loppy is an LAC, or ‘Little Anxiety Creature’. He always focuses his attention on what could go wrong and can’t seem to stop worrying. Curly the Calmster is just the opposite, and gently encourages Loppy to think differently about his worries. Along the...

Loppy notices that he feels differently when he looks at the world through different-coloured glasses. Yellow glasses make him cheerful, blue glasses make him peaceful… but grey glasses make him sad. Luckily, his friend Curly knows what to do...

Finn, a young boy, is lonely. Puss, a cat, is lost. Then Finn and Puss meet. Suddenly Finn isn’t lonely anymore, and Puss seems quite happy to be with Finn too. So when Finn sees a ‘Lost’ poster, put up by Puss’s owners, he’s faced with a tough decision...

Today’s children struggle with a range of issues, from depression and anxiety to poor body image and low self-esteem. In fact, research suggests that at any given time around 10 per cent of students will be suffering from a mental health issue that...

Olivia and her dog Barkley are inseparable. He’s her sidekick, her partner in crime-fighting — they’re the perfect pair. But then, Barkley dies and Olivia is heartbroken. Gradually, however, she realizes that Barkley wouldn’t want her to be unhappy for...

Beatrice likes the dark. She likes black clothes, graveyard picnics, and a sky full of stars. Her sister, Roo, likes the light. She likes bright clothes, picking strawberries, and hot, sunny days. Beatrice and Roo are nothing alike and don’t understand...

Sunny does not like cats—especially Oswaldo. He’s cranky and mean. Sunny’s dad loves Oswaldo. She does not understand why. When Oswaldo doesn’t come home one day, Sunny is happy. But her dad is sad. Sunny wants her dad to be happy, so she helps him...

It’s never too early to teach children about the necessity of boundaries and the power of consent. Developed by therapist Christine Babinec after years of working with survivors of abuse, Want a Hug? is a book about communication, understanding,...

A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles series for babies: Rendered in high-contrast colour with black-and-white patterned backgrounds, this book focuses on action words, early movement, and body part identification. And as always, rip-proof,...

Indestructibles is the unstoppable book series made for the way babies “read”: with their hands and mouths. And now the bestselling series – which ships over 1 million copies every year – is welcoming three lively new additions featuring a new artist,...

Meet Spencer! This sweet little cat stars in a series of board books (die-cut in the shape of Spencer, with pointy cat ears) that introduce early vocabulary and daily routines to babies and toddlers, in bright and charming art and simple text. Good...

Meet Spencer! This sweet little cat stars in a series of board books (die-cut in the shape of Spencer, with pointy cat ears) that introduce early vocabulary and daily routines to babies and toddlers, in bright and charming art and simple text.Spencer...

Welcome, baby! We’ve been waiting for you. Simple text on each spread of this heartwarming baby book expresses the anticipation and joy of welcoming a newborn into the family. Full-colour illustrations by Stephan Lomp feature human babies and their...

Hug, kiss, snuggle, nuzzle, bounce, rock: There are so many ways to show your love to baby! Share the love on each spread with simple text prompts and adorable illustrations of baby animals and their families, from cats to bears to otters.Indestructibles...

Fans of comics, and heartwarming stories—not to mention cats!—will love Kitten Ninja, the origin story of the incredible Cat Ninja! Before Cat Ninja grew up and became Metro City’s greatest defender, he was tiny, adorable Kitten Ninja and he battled.....

There’s no better way to share love and learning with your little one than time spent on your lap with a colourful, interactive board book. One Yellow Sun helps introduce little ones to numbers, colours, and sizes, using vibrant colours and smart...

Girls being treated differently to boys is not a new concept, but what if the boys took action? My Shadow is Blue is a gentle and beautiful book that empowers children to stand up for what is right. This book gently explores toxic masculinity and how we...

Alana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching...

Barefoot Bea hates wearing shoes. She sniffs her nose at a sandal, looks aghast at a gum boot and won’t suffer a sneaker. But when Bea’s parents decide to take radical action, their dynamic daughter comes up with an ingenious solution!

Meet Gus! Gus might be the only asparagus in his family, but he is happy. However, when he goes to school he starts to realise that he doesn’t always ‘fit in’. Being diagnosed with ‘asparagus syndrome’ helps and school becomes more manageable.‘ Sometimes...

Oliver is a happy little boy, until one day he wakes  up with Grumbles in his head ... and Grumbles IN HIS BED! The Grumbles  dance on Oliver’s chest, tug at his ears and cause all sorts of trouble  for him, but when they run away with his...

Katie Brown’s stepsister starts at a new school and discovers her own way to bake in this first book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white...

A tear-jerking, heart-breakingly beautiful novel from the award-winning Jenny Valentine, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Kathleen Glasgow and Laura Nowlin.There is one side of that moment, and the otherBeforeAfterI have dreamed about it ever...

My mum's a little quirky, free-spirited and bold. She dances to the beat of her own drum. A fun-filled adventure and celebration of an extraordinary mum and her daughter who find magic in unexpected places. We are all extraordinary, sometimes we just...

Trying new things can be scary. But, with a little push and a lot of paddling, even the biggest waves are possible. A story about facing fears and how a few words of encouragement can change someone's day.

Archie loves camping, he loves the fresh air. The sounds in the night, the wind in his hair. The warmth of the fire, the lovely smoke scent. But more than all that, Archie just loves his tent. When everyone else thinks that Archie’s little tent looks...

Crocs don’t do yoga ... or do they? Connie is one snappy crocodile. Any small setback can send the croc into a frenzy, forcing all the creatures on Constant Creek to take cover. Then an unlikely friend suggests yoga to help stay calm, but Connie will...

My Shadow is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity. Inspired by the author’s own little boy, ‘Shadow’s’ main character likes princesses, fairies and things...

A little fox uses tools to overcome anxiety and make friends at her new school in this heartfelt picture book from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light!It’s Ruby the fox’s first day at a new school. She’s a...

Say It urges everyone to speak their truth, to share their feelings, and get it off their chests! Whatever is on your mind, whatever is burdening your soul, SAY IT! Our young protagonist Nika has a really big problem. She carries around a secret &...

"Coulthard dedicates the book to her own mother, who died last year - and her skill is to convey that sense of loss entirely through the eyes of her child narrator. The story will resonate with any young reader who has lost a grandparent; but it will...

Messy Monkeys tells the tale of a little girl named Macy who is followed around by too many monkeys! These monkeys get in the way, they disturb, distract and frustrate Macy until she pauses her day and listens to them. Readers learn an important...

Young boys can read all about the dozen, hundred, thousand ways to be themselves in this sweet and colorful board book. Hey now, Little Man, what’re you all about? Let’s break it down for the crowd. Let’s figure it out. What does it take to be a Little...