Modern and contemporary fiction Books

From BET Award–nominated singer and Ghana Music Award–winning artist MzVee comes an empowering and uplifting picture book that celebrates self-expression and the beauty of embracing your natural self.I love my hair,I love my nose.I love myself from...

A duo of heartwarming tales bringing to life the goings-on at Willow Farm from animal-story maestro, Helen Peters. There are two cute new arrivals down on Willow Farm, but they’re both having a difficult start.Snowy the Sheepdog seems to be better at...

The importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen. Juno’s furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather for the summer. She’ll miss all the fun she and her friends...

Featuring children’s own words along with heart-warming pictures, this book is a perfect celebration of all that is special about trains! “I love trains because…”This touching book combines endearing things children say about trains with cute...

From Alice and Abe to Zeb and Zipper, an alphabetical array of guests turns out for the biggest birthday party ever. But Hooper Humperdink isn’t on the guest list! Will he be able to join in the fun before it’s all over? It’s time for the grandest, most...

A hardened cynic and a hopeless romantic teach each other about love in this swoony and heartful romance that’s perfect for fans of Tweet Cute and The Upside of Falling.Harper works in her mom’s wedding shop, altering dresses for petulant and picky...

Press the buttons in this hilarious sound book to hear just how noisy a bear's bottom can be. Press the buttons in this hilarious sound book to hear just how noisy a bear's bottom can be! With fun rhyming text and lively illustrations by the brilliant...

A joyful love letter to young Black girls everywhere.Black girls, Black girls, rising still. Shouting loud and proud and free, that being a Black girl, Black girl is a wonderful thing to be. In this gloriously upbeat and lyrical ode, debut author...

Let’s read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.Blink and Block are back in another STEM-inspired I Can Read Comic...

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP!Meet your favourite new duo: MURRAY AND BUN!Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet.Bun is a bun. Bun loves… EVERYTHING!And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s...

From Angela Pham Krans (Finding Papa) and Dung Ho (New York Times bestselling illustrator of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners) comes a poignant picture book that tenderly portrays the intergenerational bond between a boy named Felix and his grandma that’s...

In a magical prehistoric world lives a little dinosaur with bright, sparkling feet – but can he grow to love his own sparkle? All the dinosaurs LOVE to dance – all apart from Teo . . . Teo is a very special dinosaur – he has magical sparkling feet that...

There’s a new truck on the road and he goes fast—turbo fast; from New York Times bestselling author Jean Reagan comes a social-emotional picture book about slowing down and learning new skills.  Turbo Truck has always stayed in his lane. That...

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...

Preschoolers will love counting how many clients Mrs Koala has in her very busy beauty parlour. Mrs Koala runs the most popular beauty parlour in town, but she's so busy with her clients, she doesn't even know how many she has!From talented duo...

Lani Scrub has a plan: study hard and become a world-renowned scientist like her hero, Kit Galway, who wrote The Meaning of the Universe.The plan is ruined when Lani's mum decides to 'find herself' by joining a nature-loving community called Passing...

Count along with Ten Little Ghosts and watch as they disappear!Ten little ghosts howl and whine, along came a bat and then there were...nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little ghosts all the way...

Emmy and Birch go on an adventure to explore a woodland mansion in this Young Reader book and the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time! And now...

Admission meets American Panda in this propulsive, poignant YA contemporary novel about a teen who, after getting rejected from her dream college, forges her own acceptance and commits to living a lie. Perfect for fans of Mary H.K. Choi! At...

A grumpy dragon gets fired up when he is mistaken for a Very Large Frog in this laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jon Klassen!A squad of frogs is excited when they spot a Very Big Frog in their pond. But when the creature...

“David Levithan is an icon of queer young adult fiction. Romance, realism, and relationship drama – Levithan's stories are where my love for queer YA was born.” – Alice OsemanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of EVERY DAY, this is a queer love...

For fans of Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers comes a perfectly baked story about the messy delight of baking and making new friends from Disney animator Benson Shum.Cindy loves to bake, but she doesn’t always follow a recipe! One day, she runs out to...

Use the stickers to dress the fairies as they dance through this magical sticker book. Join dolls dressed as elegant swans, waltzing snowflakes, and wearing magnificent ballgowns and floaty fairy dresses, as they skip, twirl and pirouette through this...

Harry the Dirty Dog is back—and he gets as dirty as ever, in this bark-out-loud funny Level One beginning reader!  When Harry goes to the park, he accidentally gets mixed up in the dog show and finds himself running the obstacle course. This...

A gentle edition of Dickens' much-loved story, specially retold for little children. Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold for little...

Rediscover the timeless nursery rhymes of Mother Goose in this gorgeous hardcover, packed with beautiful, full-color illustrations and easy to read verses for young readers! These charming bedtime stories and fairy tales will delight and enchant children...

Come on a springtime adventure with Beatrix Potter’s beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, and his fellow animal friends. Explore Beatrix Potter’s enchanted world with several timeless classics that provide kids with tales about values, morals, and virtue. The...

A gorgeous, inspiring picture book about how one simple act can be the beginning of real change—from popular author Kat Yeh and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault. An ideal gift, this is perfect for fans of What the Road Said.Your one...

A funny young chapter book graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Fart Squad, InvestiGators, Clue, and whodunit mysteries! Nicholas Fart toppled from his chair, rolled across the carpet, and passed out cold on the floor after smelling something foul...

From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Misfit comes a subversive and feminist take on Sleeping Beauty, sure to appeal to fans of Damsel and To Kill a Kingdom. The dark and deadly world...

The Grinch’s newfound Christmas spirit is in jeopardy with the arrival of the Who-ville’s Christmas tree competition, but can one special Who remind him of what’s really important?A sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! featuring...

Venture with Link and Princess Zelda in this full-color activity book based on Nintendo's classic The Legend of Zelda games – plus stickers! Fans of The Legend of Zelda will love this full-colour activity book featuring Link, Princess Zelda and their...

From the critically acclaimed creator of Superbat, Spyder and Rhinocorn Rules comes an epic adventures series that proves that superheroes come in ALL shapes and sizes. WINNER! Children's Literature Festival Book Awards 2024Originating from the trunk of...

A spooktacular sticker book full of dolls to dress and Halloween scenes to decorate. Have fun choosing the stickers for the dolls' outfits as they prepare to go trick-or-treating. Scenes include carving pumpkins, performing a witchy dance, some scary...

Laugh-out-loud funny and a wonderful story about finding your voice. I loved it! – David Walliams ‘Anarchically silly fun!' – GuardianSidesplitting middle grade comedy, with serious heart (and one very funny llama). Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the...

A brilliant book for young children about kindness and empathy A brilliant first picture book to encourage kindness and empathy.Hank the Hippo LOVES to help, but all the other hippos think he's a fool. Especially Horace: 'Hippos aren't helpful! It's not...

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,...

Celebrate an Aussie Christmas with the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with ... Every year in December Christmas lights go up 'round here. I wait up late till it's darker to see them in the moonlight. From Byll and Beth Stephen, the...

Dog Man meets SpongeBob in Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop, a fast-paced and funny middle grade graphic novel series about the latest and greatest crimefighting duo! Meet Clawsome: lobster, crime fighter, and all-round badass, and his partner Stariana,...

A heartfelt picture book celebrating the special bond between daddies and the children they love, perfect for fathers everywhere! What do daddies love?Some daddies love going outdoors and exploring the world. Some daddies love teaching their kids how to...

When you reboot an old golden train filled with treasure, your journey to return precious objects to their magical homelands begins!Explore secret villages, treasure towns and shining cities. Meet the colectoroos, filigrees, jeris and many other magical...

Meet the little dinosaur who is the GREATEST SECRET AGENT IN THE WORLD. Spyceratops has all the skills: sneaking, peeking, blending in, daredevil manoeuvres.She has all the kit: groovy gadgets, loyal sidekick, awesome spymobile.And luckily the perfect...

What does your shadow get up to? Jack and his amazing magical shadow are the VERY best of friends who do everything together. But when Jack's shadow gets up to mischief and starts acting of its own accord, Jack gets the blame. He decides that he has had...

The classic 'Five Little Ducks' meets We're Going on a Bear Hunt and I Went Walking in an irresistibly fresh, cute and clever picture book that pre-schoolers will love. One little duck went out one day,over the hills and far away.Mother Duck said .....

A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads! Amazing dads are all around! Dads can be busy, whizzy, caring, sharing … and so much more. But there’s just ONE dad who gives the best hugs of all. Can you guess who it is?This super-cute new book from...

Pussy cat is off to visit the King at Buckingham Palace in this adaptation of the famous rhyme. Join pussy cat on his trip to London to visit the King at Buckingham Palace. Along the way you'll see all the famous sights, from The Tower of London to The...

Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends find a soccer ball and decide to play a game. But what happens when the ball gets stuck up a tree and lost in a pondYoung readers...

Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends Cheetah, Chicken, and Fox figure out how to help Mr. Elephant feel better when he has a case of the sniffles. What happens when...