Physical and mental health conditions Books

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...

Empower young kids with the help of the critically acclaimed Teeny Tiny Stevies You're not the boss of what other people think, what they say and how they exist. You're not the boss of how someone else behaves -- the positions they take and the...

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...

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!)...

A practical and therapeutic guide to managing anxiety, written specifically for those aged 14–25 by a psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults. Everything Anxiety Ever Told You Is a Lie is aimed at young...

A sensitive, beautifully illustrated book that uses backyard chickens to give a closely observed child’s-eye view of early-onset dementia. Mama didn’t want chickens, but she grows to love them as her dementia symptoms increase. Her young children see...

Ever wondered why you don't look like the people in magazine ads? There are heaps of books about how popular culture (like advertising) affects the way you feel about yourself. Unfortunately, they're mostly written about young people, not for young...

Mess and disorder upset Oswald. They make his legs jiggle and his palms itch — all the time. Counting his crayons helps, but it is so exhausting. How can Oswald untangle the mess of worries in his head?

Marty loved to party. At every party, Marty was the first to arrive and the last to leave. That was before Marty found out that peanuts make him sick. Really sick. Parties aren't so much fun for Marty now that he keeps ending up in hospital. How can...

How does your gut turn the food you eat into the nutrients your body needs? What’s the mind-body connection? And why do we burp? Dr Liz Bannister takes us inside the body to show us how food is digested, where everything goes and what you can do to keep...

Can you feel the rainbow of energy inside you? This beautifully illustrated introduction to the seven chakras for kids is from the author of the best-selling Little Yogi Deck. Kids will explore simple yoga practices and mantras that connect them to the...

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood! Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Owl as they set off on another grand adventure, with plenty of laughter along the way. A heartwarming story about the importance of togetherness.

The perfect introduction to emotions big and small! A simplified version of bestselling How Do I Feel?, this board book covers happiness, anger, excitement, frustration and more. Tucked into the final spread, Big Emotions for Little People is complete...

Angela wakes up full of hope - she is expecting a visitor. She prepares her hair, puts on perfume and bakes her speciality - shortbread cookies. She waits, impatiently at times, and finally the little girl arrives. Her anxiety dissipates and she is at...

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller​ Invisible Things, this hands-on board book leads toddlers on a whimsical and reassuring journey from chaos to calm.  When you feel wound up, how do you get the knots out? Follow...

For families looking for a fun way to introduce their bitty babes to various emotions, this book creatively uses playful characters made of everyone’s favorite drink to spark conversations about various emotions in two languages!Help our boba friends...

For families looking for a fun way to introduce their bitty babes to various emotions, this book creatively uses playful characters made of everyone’s favorite drink to spark conversations about various emotions in two languages!Help our boba friends...

For families looking for a fun way to introduce their bitty babes to various emotions, this book creatively uses playful characters made of everyone’s favorite drink to spark conversations about various emotions in two languages!Help our boba friends...

Introduce your little one to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical books for modern babies.Yoga means union—that’s when your body and mind come together to help you feel calm, connected, and in tune with everything around you. Yoga...

Introduce your little one to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical books for modern babies.We have lots and lots of thoughts every day. Some thoughts make us happy, but sometimes we have too many thoughts all at one time! When we...

Introduce your little one to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical books for modern babies.Breathing keeps our hearts pumping and our brains buzzing. It is also a magical way to calm both our bodies and our minds. This sweet book...

The stunningly beautiful and vibrant photography in Cowboys and Rodeos showcases the allure and romance of cowboys, horses, and the wild west while also portraying the grit, power, and gravity-defying action of rodeos, both in small venues and...

Introduce your little one to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical books for modern babies.Discover the magical healing power of crystals and gemstones for babies (ages 0 to 3)! This sparkly book features a variety of beautiful...

This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the bedtime behaviors of animals both familiar and exotic.Make believe you’re a big brown bear dozing in your den. Cuddle with your sleeping cubs until it’s spring again.This adorable board book...

A board book that introduces simple animal movements to toddlers, encouraging them to stay in the moment and in tune with themselves.This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic. Little ones are...

This board book introduces toddlers to simple breathing exercises perfect for encouraging focus, calming tantrums, and managing difficult emotions.This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic...

Life On Us is a first-of-its-kind exploration of everything that lives ON and IN us, but is NOT us, from one of the world’s greatest living explorers and scientists!   Welcome to the fascinating world of Life On Us! Our bodies...

Spend the day with Winnie-the-Pooh and discover how kindness, friendship and smackerels of honey bring happiness to the Hundred Acre Wood.   A sweet story about the joy of small gestures.

It is pretty easy to argue that the human brain is the most extraordinary thing in the known universe. But there is so much we don’t know about the thing behind our eyes. Where do thoughts come from? Why do we dream? Why have our brains become 10%...