Physical and mental health conditions Books

This debut teen graphic novel from social media influencer Jyoti Chand and rising star illustrator Tara Anand follows one girl’s journey navigating high school and her mental health within a traditional South Asian family. Perfect for fans of...

This positive and insightful guide gives you the tools to build your confidence, overcome low self-esteem, and embrace opportunities in all areas of your life. The two things you have the power to control in life are your thoughts and your actions. This...

Award-winning author Eve Ainsworth returns with a stark, honest and deeply moving novella exploring the difficult subject of alcoholism. Violet's mum hasn't been herself for a while. A few too many glasses of wine in the evening. Mornings when she can't...

A powerful and immensely moving story of friendship, family and happiness, from an award-winning author well-known for his gritty realism for teens. Aman's dad is gone, leaving her feeling lost and alone. She struggles to talk about it, but it's a fact...

From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist Bartali’s Bicycle comes the story of Katalin Karikó, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose research of mRNA led to the world-altering development of the Covid-19 vaccine. Perfect for...

If you want to use words to change the world, keep reading… Be empowered to make a real difference to the issues you care about with this inspiring and insightful book.· Explore the power of language and discover how it influences the way we think and...

The third book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as worries change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience.What if I hear a strange noise? What if a...

Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School. Big Ted is having one of those days ... His feelings are dark and stormy. Luckily, his friends are around to help him remember to breathe in and out. Soon he'll...

When a thick fog rolls in, an irresistible little puffin is lost in unfamiliar territory. When the Fog Rolls In is an exceptional picture book about navigating uncertainty, opening your mind, and finding your way back to your flock.On a clear day, it’s...

Mindfulness meets monkey business! Curiously Calm with Curious George follows everyone’s favorite monkey as he works to regulate big energy and emotions.All feelings are OK, but sometimes our feelings don’t make us feel good. In this reassuring book,...

The fourth book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as worries change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience.What if I feel angry? What if I think I’m...

The second book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as worries change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience.What if someone is bullying me? What if I’m...

The first book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as worries change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience.What if I’m feeling sad?What if I’m nervous...

An intergenerational children's picture book about living with dementia. Meet Lucy.Lucy lives with dementia.She wishes she didn't, but she does.Her brain has changed, but she is still Lucy.Thank goodness she has a brain AND a heart.A moving and...

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. ...

This much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed fan-favorite novel Suicide Notes is a funny, touching look at what happens when you give up trying to be someone people want you to be and become exactly who you are.Jeff spent forty-five days in the psych...

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...

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...

In the vein of poetry collections like Milk and Honey and Adultolescence, this compilation of short, powerful poems from teen Instagram sensation @poeticpoison perfectly captures the human experience.  In Light Filters In, Caroline...

SELECTED AS WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD A heart-breaking, heart-warming novel for everyone of 10 and older – this book will probably make you cry, and will definitely make you laugh. Cymbeline Igloo (yes, really!)...

This book is a lighthearted introduction to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), which is an inherited genetic predisposition to a wide range of cancers. In this story, a boring day at the hospital turns into a lively adventure when Rosie and James sneak away to...

Empowering Mindfulness for Women is centred around a a 5-day intensive mindfulness course attended by eight women from different backgrounds. The reader is invited to imagine they are actively participating in the teaching 　and learning moments and...