Books for Children

Major and Mynah Karen Owen and Louise Forshaw Getting your first hearing aids can be nerve-wracking; especially when you have to wear them to school. When Callie realises her new hearing aids - 'the Slugs' - give her the unique ability to communicate with Bo the Mynah...

Mighty Mindsets Niamh Doyle and Carol Betera How does your brain work, and what does it have to do with moods? Why do you sometimes feel anxious, cross or afraid, and what can you do about it? How can breathing, looking at a snowglobe, or changing what the voice...

Sometimes I Just Won't Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger Being a toddler is an emotional rollercoaster. Some days you want to put your coat on, you don't mind sharing and you can't wait to have your bath. There are days when you're the first to slide down the biggest...

Always Your Stepdad Stephanie Stansbie and Tatiana Kamshilina Whatever you do, wherever you go, whoever you become - I'll always be your stepdad. This lyrical love letter of a book explores the unique challenges, joys and experiences of becoming a blended family....

Wolf and Bear Katie Rolfe A powerful, entertaining story of a playful young wolf trying to help her friend Bear out from under the lonely shadow of sadness which engulfs him. 'Wolf and Bear' is a heart-warming tale of hope and resilience that packs a real emotional...

The Station Cat Stephen Hogtun A lonely little kitten wanders into a dull, grey station, full of dull, grey people. Her colourful fur and bright green eyes bring warmth and life to this weary place, and soon people begin to notice the kitten. As she learns about the...

Speak Up! Rebecca Burgess Twelve-year-old Mia is just trying to navigate a world that doesn't understand her true autistic self. While she wishes she could stand up to her bullies, she's always been able to express her feelings through singing and songwriting, even...

The ADHD Teen Survival Guide Soli Lazarus Bursting with fun, vibrant illustrations and featuring the voices and insights of ADHD teens just like you! This book is packed full of facts and tried and tested practical tips, tricks and advice (that actually work!) to help...

A Kids Book About Equality Billie Jean King Teach your child that our differences make us unique and are to be celebrated. Gender inequality is something that happens in lots of ways, every day. But it doesn't have to! This book helps kids to notice when things are...

Who's Afraid of the Dark? Catherine Rayner A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter – stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner. Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox love to watch the...

My Body's Changing: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up Anita Ganeri This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen during puberty. The clear, friendly approach...