Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure

Reluctant-reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a gentle and sensitively told story of life as a young carer. Mum won't get out of bed. His best friend has dumped him. And school work is just too difficult. Jayden wants to do the right thing – but...

Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo spins the tender yet humorous tale of a bully who gets his comeuppance. Class bully Darren is challenged to a face-off with Olly the bull. Darren has no idea that Olly's a gentle giant. And the boy who set the...

It's hard to hide a pancake face forever … Support severely struggling readers with this hi-lo tale about self-confidence and acceptance. Alice Peasbody has no nose. People point and stare. Only the birds in the garden are Alice's friends. She tries to...

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies and online friendships in this gripping thriller. Ruby Brookes and her best friend Deva have won free places at the Ash Tree Foundation Performing Arts Camp over the...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023**Caldecott Medalist Allen Say's tale of a young boy who saves a baby bird from the local bullies is filled with compassion and empathy. Based on a true story and gorgeously illustrated, this story from an...

The debut picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’. Told with Julie Murphy's trademark humor and heart, this is a clever, funny body-positive story about loving yourself.Barbara “Bunny” Binks comes from a...

Dad, I just want to know how to not become a hashtag. In this gripping read, biracial siblings Reed and Olive hadn’t planned on navigating racial inequality or being roughed up by police on the subway, but as they face the truths and pains of being a...

A Monster Calls meets Coraline, in this spellbinding story about the power of the imagination. The real world is a hostile place for twelve-year-old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since...

Beloved author Rita Williams-Garcia intertwines the lives of three very different teens in this fast-paced, gritty narrative about choices and the impact that even the most seemingly insignificant ones can have. A National Book Award finalist.One...

With her mother present but 'absent' Sprite decides to take action. Right now, Sprite Downberry's life is pretty tough. Her dad's busy and away a lot, and her mum, Sunny, is very moody and unpredictable, so Sprite feels she can't tell her about the...

One of Us Is Lying meets Lord of the Flies meets Fyre Fest in this wickedly addictive and funny YA thriller. Rafi Francisco needs something really special to put her true crime podcast on the map. She sets her sights on River Stone, the hearthrob...

"With colorful, appealing cartoon illustrations and a text that reads aloud well, this touching story encourages kids not only to accept people from different cultures and religions but to stand up for themselves when they're being bullied." —ALA...

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes unOrdinary – one of the site’s biggest and most exciting comics, with an incredible 1.2 BILLION VIEWS and 5.8 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! NOBODY PAYS MUCH ATTENTION TO JOHN.He’s just a normal teenager at a...

The right book might just change your life ... Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads them where she will, to the place where they're needed most ... the place where the...

The fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country, now available in paperback. From the bestselling author of Gangsta Granny and Demon Dentist comes another hilarious,...

When the Daniels sisters head out for their annual week's stay at Camp Caracara they anticipate making many more good memories at one of their favorite places in the world. But from the very start, Amber realizes that this year's time at camp is going to...

Boondaburra is an Australian tale of belonging and identity told through a platypus who is bullied by the other animals in the bush because he's a bit different. Fantastic for young classrooms and home bookshelves, Boondaburra teaches children about the...

Harrison is a bit different to the other kids. Each time he tries to speak, he stutters. No Matter how hard he tries, his tongue feels tied up in knots. That is, until one day when Harrison discovers his talent ... Harrison's Song tells the story of...

Graceland was named after the King of Pop’s mansion by her Elvis- obsessed mum. But she’s not rich, not famous and definitely not noticeable. She’s always just been Mikaela’s best friend. That is, until Mikaela leaves school without explanation and...

A gothic romance-thriller – think Rebecca meets Gossip Girl.Freya Jackson Kramer has done some stupid things before, but this is the first time they've been splashed across Facebook. When she escapes to Vinegar House for the holidays, she thinks she's...

All Sofia wanted was to enjoy her new school, but sadly along came a bully named Imogen Baddley! See how Sofia, with humour and heart, deals with Imogen the bully, causing most unexpected results!

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.   ‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely...

The third installment of Scott Westerfeld's New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series - a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend. Tally thought they were a rumor, but now she's one of them. A Special. A super-amped...

The second installment of Scott Westerfeld’s international bestselling Uglies series – the global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.   In Tally’s world, looks are all that matters. And now that she’s finally undertaken the surgery to...

WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE AND THE JHALAK CHILDREN'S AND YA PRIZE 2023.A powerful coming-of-age story about chance encounters, injustice and how the choices that we make can completely change our future. The second YA novel from multi-award-winning...

For readers aged 9+ comes the second book in a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From the mind of  Guardian award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline...

From psychologist and children’s friendships expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin comes a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends.Friendships aren’t always easy...

Last Updated: 12/16/2010 8:46:43 AMDyson loves the color pink and sparkly things. Sometimes he wears dresses, and sometimes he wears jeans. He likes to wear his princess tiara, even when climbing trees. He's a Princess Boy, and his family loves him...

Once upon a time, I was a little girl who disappeared. Once upon a time, my name was not Alice. Once upon a time, I didn't know how lucky I was. When Alice was ten, Ray took her away from her family, her friends -- her life. She learned to give up all...

Celebrate all that makes you...you!My Extraordinary Face isa groundbreaking picture book that celebrates what makes us unique! Whether a child is living with a facial difference or struggling with bullying, this heartwarming story explores the ups and...

Victricia Malicia Calamity Barrett may have been born on her family's pirate ship, but this mild-mannered young lady is sick of the sea: she'd much rather be ashore with her nose permanently buried in a book. But when Scylla the Serpent the scourge of...

Abeautifully illustrated story designed to start the much-needed conversation about consent.Cassieis a little girl full of life and imagination who loves singing, playing in mud, dancing, and especially reading.Today, she reads a story aboutkissing to an...

"Gripping, tragic, but ultimately hopeful." -Kirkus Reviews "[A] compassionate, thought-provoking thriller . . ." -Christie Tate, author of NYT bestseller Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life Does doing one bad thing make you...

Age range 14+Those who would suppress and destroy you stand not a chance when confronted with the power that lies within these pages...Elliott D'Angelo-Brandt is sick and tired of putting up with it all. Every week, she attends a support group for teen...

Become a basketball star in this interactive adventure. Make the right choices, upgrade your skills, and win the game!Moving to a new town isn't easy, especially when you're in high school. But at least you have basketball. It's a great way to keep busy...

Age range 10+This 'heartbreaking...powerful work' (School Library Journal, starred review) introduces the contemporary issue of forced disappearances to readers 10 and up - with 'deceptively simple black line drawings'...

Being part of a flockis easy, you just have to do what the others do. But when Sheep Four decidesnot to follow the others, how will Mike, the boy counting sheep, get to sleep?Being a sheep is easy. All they have to do is graze, snooze and help people...

Ser parte de un rebao es fcil, solo hay que hacer lo que hace el resto. Pero la oveja Cuatro se aburre y decide no seguir a las dems. Podr dormir Miguel, el nio que las cuenta al irse a la cama?*Libro seleccionado por New York Public Library dentro de la...

A reflection about the traditions and divisions between boy and girl's clothing.Why can't we dress as welike? Una reflexin sobre las tradiciones y las divisiones entre la ropa de chico y la de chica. Por qu no podemos vestir como nos apetece?Leo loves...

The characters from The Lonely Mailman and A Mystery in the Forest return in a story about bullying and the importance of speaking up when it happens around us.A little beaver with droopy ears and a sad expression.A mischievous boar.And a squirrel who...

The characters from The Lonely Mailman and A Mystery in the Forest return in a story about bullying and the importance of speaking up when it happens around us.A little beaver with droopy ears and a sad expression.A mischievous boar.And a squirrel who...

Age range 3 to 6Elephant has an exceptionally long trunk and Hippopotamus never tires of telling him that 'That's not normal!'.A laugh-out-loud story about differences, acceptance, kindness and friendship.A White Ravens...

When elephants walk, they never bother to look down. Terrified of being crushed by giant feet, a group of mice have finally had enough! One day they come up with a plan. Could pepper be the solution to their problem? A delightful story of small creatures...

This is a story of a young girl who was moved from where she grew up, to a new place in the country where she knew no one. Here she encounters a very special friend to help her adapt.

In this LGBTQ+ YA coming-of-age novel, a teenage girl grapples with the suicide of aclassmate and her mother's depression, while discovering her own gender fluidity andsexual identity. Fifteen-year-old Eleanor Fromme just chopped off all of her...

Inspired by the memoirs of Ralph M.'s experience with bullying,My Life BeyondBullying: Stories from Mayo Clinic Patientsuses 36 pages of full illustrations to tell the true story of how kids view friendships, bullying, and challenging social situations...

Join celebrated children's author, Sir Rhymesalot as he joins our young protagonist on the morning of his fifth birthday. You know that feeling of complete joy when waking up to remember your friends are all coming to your party. That is what this young...