Feelings and friendship gifts

Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. In What Can I Say?, Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, provides supportive guidance and instruction to help kids establish or maintain meaningful relationships and effective communication...

In Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin, Pete the Cat heads out for a delightful stroll in his brand-new white shoes. As he continues on his walk, Pete joyfully sings his catchy song, "I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes." His walk, however, takes a colourful turn when he encounters various messes...

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst is a tender and heartwarming picture book that has touched the hearts of millions, with over 1.5 million copies sold. This bestselling phenomenon tells the story of a mother who comforts her children during a storm by explaining the concept of the Invisible String, an unbreakable connection that ties them to all their loved...

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White is a heart-warming and enchanting tale that delves into the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the inevitability of change. The story transports readers to Zuckerman's farm, where a young girl named Fern nurtures a runt piglet she names Wilbur. Her love and care save Wilbur from an untimely fate, and he is sold to...

One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? The Colour...

Louise Rennison for the Dork Diaries generation - hilarious, relatable and full of heart. The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks follows Lottie Brooks, who is 11 and feels like her life is already officially over. Not only is she about to...

OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD! THE INSTANT NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON. ‘Nothing short of epic’ - Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls ‘A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance’ - M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ‘[A] titillating debut’ - Publishers Weekly ‘A masterpiece’ - Goodreads Reader Review ‘Everyone needs to read it’ -...

This board book is a simplified version from the best-selling book, How Do I Feel? A Dictionary of Emotions for Children. It helps to introduce our little wildlings to emotions and how they might look, using other toddlers so they can recognise themselves in the illustrations, which is very important. When we help young children label their emotions, it helps...

No More Nappies, a delightful and engaging book by Campbell Books, is the Gold Winner of the Junior Design Awards for Best Baby Books 0-2 Years. This charming entry in the Big Steps series is designed to help young children navigate significant milestones in their early development. In this beautifully illustrated story, we meet Millie and Mo, two adorable toddlers...

Pete the Cat has woken up grumpy today! From missing the bus to spilling his breakfast, nothing seems to be going his way. But when his friend Grumpy Toad gives him a pair of magical sunglasses, Pete discovers that a change in perspective might be all he needs. The sunglasses help him see the world in a whole new light,...

The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks is the hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin. Lottie Brooks is back for the spring term at secondary school and ready to face anything. No more trying to impress mean girl Amber. And absolutely no more being nicknamed Cucumber Girl....

"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and...

Tender, funny, bittersweet and moving, Kristin Hannah's Between Sisters skilfully explores the profound joys and sorrows shared in a close relationship, the mistakes made in the name of love, and the promise of redemption. We all make mistakes, but for Meghann Dontess, the terrible choice she made some years ago cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire....

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! We're Going on...

Soar into space with a glorious love story of alien folk that's literally out of this world. The Smeds and the Smoos tells the tale of two alien groups: The Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue), who never mix. When a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored...

The kind of book you need to clear a space for, so you can read it in one satisfying gulp.Paula Green, POETRY BOX When a sporty teen's leg is crushed in a mountain-hiking accident, he has to face new challenges, one tiny but huge step at a time. A fast-paced, powerfully told novel for middle-grade readers about limb loss, resilience,...

A hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are: Send her flowers Hypnotise her Kidnap her Tell everyone she smells like lasagne Emotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo...

The next hilarious new story in the number one bestselling Lottie Brooks series. From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Lottie's done with embarrassing herself. There can't possibly be any more ways to do it! Right? Have her annoying little brother announce her bra size while shopping? Done. Get her...

With 60+ definitions to help improve emotional literacy, this huge hardcover book with over 140 pages is all about our children learning to recognise and label emotions and feelings. Join Aroha and her friends as they share how different emotions might feel in the body and how each emotion might be helpful. This emotions dictionary is all about helping children...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to celebrate Father's Day in I Love My Daddy! From putting on puppet shows to learning to ride a bike, every day's an adventure with Dad by your side! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw. I Love My Daddy...

A spellbinding gift book written and illustrated in full colour by Academy Award nominated star of stage and screen, Keira Knightley. Inspired by the author’s experiences as a parent, I Love You Just the Same explores themes of change, acceptance and family love. “I love you best in all the world,” you said. Before the baby came. Now you say,...

The classic story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington. Now available in board book format – perfect for tiny paws! Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station – Paddington Station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase, and a label reading ‘Please look after this...

The beautifully illustrated children's book Big Feelings by Rebekah Ballagh brings readers along on a vibrant journey of self-discovery and emotional understanding. Through the experiences of characters Mikah, Chloe, and Charlie, children will learn what it feels like to navigate complex emotions such as sadness, anger, and anxiety. Each page offers a unique storyline designed to resonate with young readers,...

From the hilarious and bestselling author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the beloved Lottie Brooks series. In The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks, we find Lottie navigating the challenges of her first official relationship, a mischievous new pet, and the ever-complicated dynamics of her friendship group. Lottie finally has what she's always dreamed of—she and Daniel...

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is an uplifting and memorable novel that explores the life of Ally, a young girl who has managed to hide her inability to read through clever distractions and a nimble mind. Each time she attends a new school, she evades detection and continues to struggle in silence, terrified of being labelled as...

Pete the Cat is back – and this time he’s at school! But wherever Pete is, he’s always singing his song… because it’s all good. Pete the Cat is rocking along, singing his song… and this time he’s at school! No matter where he goes, and even when he’s in brand new places in a brand new school, Pete the...

The deliciously dark and dangerously addictive New York Times bestseller, from the author of the sensational The Boy Who Steals Houses. Wilder Girls meets A Deadly Education in this queer dark academia YA horror, filled with twisted fairy tales and monsters that will keep you up at night. 'No one would want a heart like his. But he'd still cut...

From hilarious MEGA-bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks book with a twist! Hi, Lottie Brooks here! I've just found out that you've all been reading about my most EMBARRASSING moments for years . . . it's meant to be my TOTALLY SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!! Seems like it's only fair then that it's YOUR TURN! Lottie has been...

Join in and help the busy doctor in this playful, interactive flap book! Can you help the busy doctor to care for their patients? Join in and use the flaps to bandage the builder's sore thumb, check Basma's earache, and give Mia some medicine. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change...

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. The Times, Book of the Week describes it as 'A perfect animal double-act.' 'PEACE AND QUIET,' shouts Rabbit. 'THAT'S ALL...

Firefly Lane is now a major Netflix television series. Firefly Lane is an unforgettable coming of age story by the New York Times number one bestseller Kristin Hannah. It is 1974 and the summer of love is drawing to a close. Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the secondary school social food chain. Then, to her...

From the Roald-Dahl-Funny-Prize winning artist behind smash hit, OI FROG! comes a feelgood story about one little mouse trying to make himself heard and discovering along the way that even the smallest of us has the heart of a lion. The Lion Inside has taken the bookshops by storm, and, with bright, bold artwork and rhyming text from Rachel Bright,...

Tabby McTat loves singing along with Fred the busker, as people throw coins in their hat. But when Fred has an accident, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? A heart-warming picture book about unlikely friendship and loyalty by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Gerald, a tall giraffe with a long, graceful neck and skinny legs, longs to join the other animals at the annual Jungle Dance. But there’s one problem—everyone knows that giraffes can’t dance. This leaves Gerald feeling awkward and unsure as he watches the other animals grooving to their rhythms. Through a heartwarming journey, Gerald learns that when you find the...

Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer is a charming and delightful tale that captures the special bond between a father and child through the adventures of Little Critter. The story follows Little Critter and his dad as they embark on a memorable camping trip, filled with the joys and occasional mishaps of outdoor life. From setting up their...

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! But this time... it's not about Lottie! From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! And it's CHRISTMAS! In The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks we spent the holiday season with...

The board book edition of the bestselling rhyming story, jam-packed with the silliest of animals, will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas, but Frog does not want to sit on a log! From the award-winning Kes Gray and the winner...

Barney the bear sets out to find a bed that's just right for him. Will he find the perfect place to sleep before bedtime? A brand-new story in the multi-million selling Ten Minutes to Bed series, perfect for helping children wind down at bedtime. Little Bear, Barney, likes everything to be just right. He always has to have the yummiest...

A glorious board book edition of the award-winning The Koala Who Could. A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about overcoming worries and dealing with change. Meet Kevin, a koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not... and if you let it, change can be...

There was a time, the darkest of times, when Eden thought the only person who could save her was Josh. He was everything that was good in the world – a trusting heart, a loving touch, a kind smile. But he was never meant to be her saviour. Eden had to do that on her own. Now Eden has started...

A beautiful gift for the youngest readers in your life, this perennial favourite by Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning author Margaret Mahy is now available as a board book. The little boy said, "Mother, there is a lion in the meadow." The mother said, "Nonsense, little boy." Do you think there is a lion in the meadow? Award-winning author Margaret Mahy...

A beautifully illustrated bilingual picture book of phrases to help children say how they feel in Māori and English! A gorgeously illustrated book to help readers describe how they feel in Māori and English. A delightful, easy introduction to saying how you feel using te reo. Young and old alike will be able to describe whether they are feeling hōhā...

A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse. Fed up of being ignored...

A funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free ... A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree. Meet Kevin. A...

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Dummies, two adorable toddlers learn all about ditching the dummy and learning to find comfort through fun and play! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful...

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion is a profoundly moving and unflinchingly honest memoir that delves deep into the heart of grief and mourning. This poignant narrative recounts Didion's life-altering year following the sudden death of her husband, John Gregory Dunne, and the severe illness of their only daughter, Quintana Roo. In the days leading up to Christmas...

A heart-tugging rhyming picture book for preschoolers, parents and grandparents, reminiscent of Guess How Much I Love You and Kissed by the Moon. You’ll always be my baby,Just heavier to hold… A gentle and poetic picture book that celebrates the deep forever love of family.Adapted from the popular poem by bestselling author and Instagram poet, Jessica Urlichs, and brought to life by celebrated...

Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn’t change who she was. But the night her brother’s best friend rapes her, Eden’s world capsizes. What was once simple is now complex. What Eden once loved—who she once loved—she now hates. What she thought she knew to be true are now lies. Nothing makes sense anymore, and she...

In the heart of a dense jungle, a little monkey finds himself in a predicament: he's lost his mum. Desperate and disoriented, he seeks the help of a kindly butterfly who eagerly offers assistance. However, their quest proves to be a series of humorous misunderstandings, as the butterfly mistakenly leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals based on the...

From the enchanting world of the number one bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series comes a brand new fairy tale adventure. In Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Wolf by Rhiannon Fielding, we meet Socks, an adventurous little wolf cub who loves to roam his woodland home. Socks is captivated by the forest's daytime splendours, but as the day draws to...

Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialise, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands when they get frustrated—but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to...

One of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from the internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Love My New...

Fox has lived a long and happy life in the forest. One day, he lies down in his favourite clearing, takes a deep breath, and falls asleep for ever. Before long, Fox's friends begin to gather in the clearing. One by one, they tell stories of the special moments that they shared with Fox. As they share their memories, a...

The story of an awful, universe-gone-mad-mistake, and one girl's emotional battle for clarity and forgiveness from the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces I thought I was done with death, at least a little bit, but death wasn't done with me. It's always been Tiger and her mother against the world. Then, on a day like any...

The book that has taken the US and UK by storm. Enter a vanished and unjust world — Jackson, Mississippi, 1962. Where black maids raise white children but aren't trusted not to steal the silver... There's Aibileen, raising her seventeenth white child and nursing the hurt caused by her own son's tragic death; Minny, whose cooking is nearly as sassy...

Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer is a captivating and nostalgic picture book that beautifully captures the bond between a child and their mother. In this delightful tale, Little Critter embarks on an exciting day out in the big city with his mum, filled with both planned and unexpected adventures. The journey takes them to various fascinating locations,...

All by Myself (Little Critter) by Mercer Mayer is a charming and timeless story that follows the endearing character, Little Critter, as he embarks on a quest to showcase his newfound independence. Through a series of relatable and often humorous situations, Little Critter proudly demonstrates all the tasks he can accomplish on his own, from getting dressed and tying his...

This photo book is a celebration of the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, foster dads, brothers, uncles, family, friends, and caregivers who love and support us every single day. With spaces for your own photos, add your precious memories alongside those of Disney's wonderful father figures to thank your loved ones for all that they do for you. Celebrate these cherished relationships...

Join Morrigan Crow as she steps boldly into the magical world of Nevermoor and begins the journey that takes her from cursed child to proud candidate for the elite Wundrous Society. Through elimination trials, tests of loyalty, and a strange illness that takes hold of Nevermoor, Morrigan finds friends, family, and a growing will to be her true self. AWARDS...

I Always Try will help young children understand and develop the skills of resilience and persistence. Developing a growth mindset from a young age will assist children to cope with the ups and downs of life which will inevitably occur! Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the...

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town... until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help—and his clothes! All children will love The...

A stunning undersea tale of friendship, community and discovery from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. Under glittering waves of a vast ocean blue, a beautiful world is hidden from view. And there, in the cool and the quiet of the deep, a great, gentle giant was stirring from sleep . . . Humphrey the whale is on a...

The bestselling novel and major film about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness. Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don't quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there's a visitor at his window. It's...

Rainbow Fish Board Book by Marcus Pfister is a timeless tale that captures the hearts of young readers with its vibrant illustrations and profound message. This meticulously crafted board book follows the journey of Rainbow Fish, a shimmering sea creature whose unique, beautiful scales make him stand out in the ocean. When his fellow sea creatures ask for one of...

Busy Friends by Campbell Books is a captivating board book filled with delightful activities and interactions between two adorable best friends. Young children will eagerly push, pull, and turn the interactive tabs and wheels to watch the friends share toys, swap treats, explore the park, and express their affection with a heart-warming hug. Designed for little hands, this sturdy board...

The Invisible Leash by Patrice Karst is a poignant and beautifully illustrated book that explores the enduring bond between humans and their beloved pets. After the unfortunate passing of Zach's dog, Jojo, he is plunged into deep sorrow and disbelief. His friend Emily steps in to console him, offering what she calls the "best news ever": the idea of an...

Mei Mei the Bunny is Laufey's picture book debut about a bunny learning to believe in herself through music. Experience a heartwarming tale of self-belief in this enchanting picture book by GRAMMY Award-winning musician Laufey. Meet Mei Mei, a little bunny with a big dream—to spread joy through her music! As her debut recital at the H'Opera House draws near,...

New York Times bestselling author Ann Liang returns to the world of her acclaimed debut, If You Could See the Sun, as a picture-perfect influencer teams up with the bad boy after they share a vision of the future. Everyone loves Chanel Cao — except Ares Yin. While Chanel has spent her entire life curating a picture-perfect social media personality—from...

The award-winning author of I Want My Hat Back is at his glorious best Guardian, Best Books of the Year Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat... Evoking hilarity and sympathy, the shifting eyes tell the tale in this perfectly paced story...

A timeless celebration of all the wonderful things children have in store. "This is the first time There's ever been you, So I wonder what wonderful things You will do." In this timeless poem about growing up, Emily Winfield Martin explores all the things you can choose to be, from brave and bold to creative and wise. Filled with beautiful,...

A special tenth anniversary edition of the unforgettable, life-affirming and internationally bestselling novel starring August Pullman - a boy who's desperate to blend in, but is destined to stand out. My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating...

Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate eclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares! Life is not safe for the other animals as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit, nuts from a squirrel—he even steals his own horse's hay....

A reassuring bedtime story that's perfect for helping little ones wind down before sleep. Now available as a chunky board book - perfect for little hands! A new board book in the number-one bestselling series. Socks the little wolf cub loves to explore his woodland home... when it's still bright outside. But when Socks spies a mysterious figure in a...

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, Day Monkey tells the story of Night Monkey and Day Monkey, who don’t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite world, they learn to be...

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling preschool classic, Fox's Socks by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Poor old Fox has lost his socks - can you help him find them? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the...

What if you felt like you'd cried all the colours away? The heart-wrenching new story of friendship, loss and identity from the author of the international bestseller As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow. “Devastating and luminous” Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A powerful exploration of injustice, identity, and the radical act of making oneself feel seen” Publishers Weekly (starred review)...

A reassuring and sensitive book – the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries. From the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival. Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. If your child has a worry - and all children do have worries - this is the ideal book to encourage...

Three hilarious and moving family novels from number one bestselling author, David Walliams. Bad Dad: Dads are fat and thin, tall and short. There are young dads and old dads, clever ones and stupid ones. There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and quiet ones. Of course, there are good dads, and bad dads... Awful Auntie: Stella Saxby...

When a tragic accident shatters Jackie Howard's meticulously planned life, she is uprooted from her posh New York City existence and sent to live with the Walters—a dynamic family that is the antithesis of her own. Faced with the overwhelming presence of twelve boys under one roof (well, technically eleven, but their tomboyish sister Parker might as well count as...

From the global bestselling author of Big Panda, Tiny Dragon and The Cat Who Taught Zen comes his most moving story yet, the beautifully illustrated tale of a lost pup on an unforgettable journey. From the global bestselling author of Big Panda, Tiny Dragon and The Cat Who Taught Zen comes his most moving story yet, the beautifully illustrated tale...