Families and family members Books

A delightful story about the magic of both home and other worlds, which will encourage exploration, caring for the environment, and seeing the wonder in everywhere we go.   When Milly and Papa plant a mulberry tree, Milly has no idea how magical and...

Setting out to visit their loved one, a child curiously asks a fellow commuter, ‘Who are you going to visit?’, and in answer to this simple question, the child learns about the love and loss in the life of a stranger. A father who lives apart from his...

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...

The follow-up to Lonely Planet Kids’ Love Around the World, this beautifully illustrated picture book looks at concepts of happiness from across our planet. From forest bathing in Japan and playing the drums in Mali, to Danish hygge, Indian yoga and...

Introduce children to the wonderful ways love is expressed in different cultures and countries across the globe. From gifting lunch boxes in Japan to adorning brides with beautiful henna designs in India, writing someone a loving poem on Sinterklaas in...

Navigating the world with an ADHD brain can be exhausting. The rollercoaster ride from clinical assessments through diagnosis to treatment can leave you feeling anxious and isolated, worried about failing or feeling different. This handy guide is here...

Indestructibles are the books built for the way babies read. They are 100 percent baby-proof, chewproof, rip-proof, and drool-proof. Printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it-gumming, spilling,...

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...

Sometimes I live with Mommy; Sometimes I stay with Dad. But we are all a family Whatever house I’m at.No two families look exactly alike, but every family is tied together by love. With soft, charming illustrations, each child in My House, My...

Of all the children that ever could be, You are the one made just for me.From a child's first uttered "Dada" to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of watching the birth and growth of a new child. Now releasing...

Introducing two new titles in the phenomenally bestselling Indestructibles series, Rhyme with Me! and It’s Bath Time!And phenomenal is right: The little series that could, Indestructibles titles now total over 7 million copies in print and are becoming...

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...

Share treasured holiday traditions with baby in a book that’s indestructible!   It’s Christmas! Put up the decorations. Make a gingerbread house. Who’s coming? The whole family! What do we say? Peace on Earth!   Indestructibles is the...

It's the little series that could: "Indestructibles" are innovative books built for the way babies read. Printed on a unique, nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies throw at them, "Indestructibles" are rip proof, chew proof, drool...

It's the little series that could: "Indestructibles" are innovative books built for the way babies read. Printed on a unique, nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies throw at them, "Indestructibles" are rip proof, chew proof, drool...

Winner of the ABIA Children’s Picture Book of the Year (ages 0–6) The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words...

This captivating coming-of-age story set in the world of e-sports will have readers cheering for girl gamer Vicky Tan as she overcomes social anxiety, self-doubt, and an overprotective big brother to pursue her dream of becoming a competitive gamer. From...

The second book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in the Dales. Perfect for readers 8+ and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Dick King Smith and The Snow Foal. With...

My name is Calvin Sinclair, I'm eleven years old and I have a confession... I killed my brother.It's the summer before grade six and Calvin Sinclair is bored to tears. He's recently moved from a big city to a small town and there's nothing to do...

She's back! Nikki Maxwell returns for her 16th Dork Diaries adventure and has to deal with . . . a bratty younger sister. Join the jokes, the drama and the aDORKable BFFs in this mega-selling series with over 50 million copies in print...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD, NOW IN GORGEOUS HARDBACK WITH UNIQUE FOILED JACKET, REVERSE FAN ART JACKET, EXCLUSIVE MAP ENDPAPERS AND STUNNING RED FOILED BOARD.Praise for Powerless: ‘Nothing short of...

PD has determined that for her playdate at the zoo, she will be a safari adventurer, not a detective. But when the elephants go missing, along with Aunt Dot, a detective is exactly what is needed. Thankfully Grandpa has packed a ‘Just in Case case’, and...

From the acclaimed author, and bestselling illustrator, this beautiful, heartfelt collaboration celebrates the magic of grandmothers (and their secret recipes).   ‘It’s my everything cake,’ Grandma says. ‘My grandmother’s grandmother gave it...

A frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this BREATHTAKING fantasy trilogy.  Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . .“The Ice Apprentices is an extraordinary fantasy...

WINNER OF THE CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 - YOUNGER READERS."I can’t let go of them – the good, right things—because if I do I’ll turn into a cloud and I’ll float away, and a storm will come and blow me to nothing." Aster attends a school for gifted kids,...

Sometimes Xavier wakes up feeling hopeless. Every new doctor … this will fix it. Removing him from school … this will fix it. The therapy group … this will fix it. And his dad moving out. Maybe, this will fix it. His daily affirmations seem to be...

When pets go missing on the day of the big parade, Detective Penelope Dolores "PD" McPem is on the case! It's West Bay Primary School's annual Pet Parade and Miss Harnett's Year One class is excited to showcase their lovable companions. Budding detective...

From the New York Times bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a tasty picture book about two kids who get into time travel shenanigans while trying to skip waiting for cookies to bake!Kat and Ari love cookie time, their special tradition with...

Discover the bravery inside you in a magical Robin Hood reimagining from author, comedian and actor Ben Miller.Lonely at school, Charlie prefers to escape into a world of books. But when she finds herself on the other side of the library in a...

Dive into the sandy shores with PD McPem in an unforgettable beach adventure! PD and her classmates are all set for a day of sun and sea, but the excitement takes an unexpected turn when they discover somebody has sunk the lifeboats. As Detective PD...

Love is an impossible mission . . . the enemy is everywhere in the pulse-pounding follow-up to international heist sensation, Thieves' Gambit, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers 2024. For fans of Jennifer Lynn...

BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE.The epic adventure continues.Don’t miss the unputdownable new book for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.As Skandar and his friends begin their...

Find your voice in the waves in a heartfelt and hopeful story of family, friendship, and learning to accept change from the critically-acclaimed partnership, Sarah Ann Juckes and Sharon King-Chai, selected for Waterstones Children's Book of the Month...

The explosively-funny new picture book from the creators of the award-winning Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast!“The door burst open with an almighty crash! Poo ran up the walls with a big smelly splash! Mam and Dad gasped, the boys gave a yell ...

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...

My gran does Karate. She knows how to block and chop and how to kick and spin. Don't let her wrinkles and old skinny bones fool you - my gran is REALLY strong! This legendary lady is about to Hi-Yah her way into your heart and show you what grannies...

Dad says there’s a baby coming but I’m not happy. I don’t think babies are cute - especially not little sisters... With everyone else delighted by the new addition to the family, will big brother find a way to get rid of his new baby sister or will he...

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...

Parents and children alike will enjoy this sweet padded board book that’s perfect for bedtime and is about a parent’s love for their little one.Good Night, Baby Bear is the perfect book to celebrate a parent’s love for their little ones as animal parents...

The first four books in the middle grade series about rumors, rivals, and riding horses at an equestrian boarding school from the author of the Canterwood Crest series are now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set!Abby St. Clair can’t...

This cuddly board book is packed with sweet sayings that will charm young readers—and the big readers who love them!You’re the sprinkles on my ice cream You’re the wind that lifts my kite You’re the twinkle in my nighttime I will always hold you...