Relationships (non-family / groups) Books

You don't need to be fantastic or sensational, just good enough.How to be a good enough kid is the book children, parents and teachers have been waiting for. Alice Peel, co-founder of Grow Your Mind a ground-breaking wellbeing program that helps...

In a challenging world, making friends as a kid is tough. Luckily, authors Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston are back with a new spin on their successful friendship book for women--this time to help tween and teen girls struggling with those awkward...

A teenage boy's worries about whether he might be gay become intensified when his mum decides to become a surrogate for a gay couple. A commercial coming-of-age story for tweens exploring identity, family and self-acceptance. A commercial coming-of-age...

Felix Ever After meets Becky Albertalli in this swoon-worthy, heartfelt rom-com about how a transgender teen’s first love challenges his ideas about perfect relationships.* A 2022 ALA Rainbow Booklist Selection * A Junior Library Guild Selection * Noah...

The acclaimed novels from Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless‘The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age’ The Times SOLITAIREMy name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff...

Celebrate all the things that make you unique in this interactive journal featuring Emmie, Bri, and Jaime from the national bestselling Emmie & Friends series. This illustrated journal is packed full of fun activities to do alone or with your BFF...

An addictive, irresistible YA novel about two teens from different worlds who fall for each other after a voter registration call turns into a long-distance romance—from Katie Cotugno, the New York Times bestselling author of 99 Days. Perfect for fans...

Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature * 2018 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * 2018 Rainbow Book List * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017"Well-paced, brimming with drama, and utterly vital."—Kirkus (starred...

Queerness is everywhere and it always has been. But queer stories, culture and communities have been often hidden . . . 'This affirming whistlestop tour through queer history and culture features an A-Z of camp icons as well as protest timelines,...

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...

An interactive and lively introduction to the ups and downs of friends and friendships. Why do we need friends? How can we make friends? And what makes a good friend? This charmingly illustrated book explores the benefits of having friends, looking at...

WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2021LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI CHILDREN’S & YA BOOK PRIZE 2022A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe fourth novel from the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and the graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a...

The unforgettable debut novel by co-author with John Green of Will Grayson, Will Grayson. To be together with someone for twenty years seems like an eternity. I can’t seem to manage twenty days…How do you stay together?Paul has been gay his whole life...

Embark on a heart-warming journey with 'Be Brave, Lucy', a delightful tale that captivates the bonds of courage and friendship. Join Lucy and her beloved teddy, Daisy, as they explore the wonderful world of kindergarten. Wrapped in...

Imogen Quinn is a chaotic bisexual with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian and crushing stereotypes about autistic people. When she decides to put on a pride festival that’s accessible for everyone, she enlists the help of the openly gay captain of...

Social Skills Activity Deck for Kids is a fun, interactive tool to help kids build confidence in skills like making new friends, sharing, listening, and teamwork.Sharing, listening to others, making friends, and understanding one another. It’s a lot to...

Every household needs a copy of Welcome to Sex, the multi-award-winning, #1 best-selling, age-appropriate guide to sex and sexuality for teens of all genders, from the authors of Welcome to Your Period, Welcome to Consent and Welcome to Your...

What happens when your enemy becomes your friend … with benefits? Red, White and Royal Blue meets The Magicians in this surprising, wildly original and joyously funny LGBTQ YA novel set in a magical boarding school. Tim Te Maro...

She's back! Nikki Maxwell returns for her 16th Dork Diaries adventure and has to deal with . . . a bratty younger sister. Join the jokes, the drama and the aDORKable BFFs in this mega-selling series with over 50 million copies in print...

OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD! THE INSTANT NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON NOW IN GORGEOUS HARDBACK WITH UNIQUE FOILED JACKET, REVERSE FAN ART JACKET, EXCLUSIVE MAP ENDPAPERS AND STUNNING PURPLE FOILED BOARD.‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie...

Sometimes Xavier wakes up feeling hopeless. Every new doctor … this will fix it. Removing him from school … this will fix it. The therapy group … this will fix it. And his dad moving out. Maybe, this will fix it. His daily affirmations seem to be...

The must-have handbook for Taylor Swift fans, and the ONLY companion you need for the Eras Tour! What does it mean to be a FAN? If you're a Swiftie, you know that it takes commitment and dedication to be in a fandom. And there's nothing more...

A guide through the ups and downs of teen love, intimacy, and coming of age in a social media–infused world.Navigating dating as a teen is tough. My Real-Life Rom-Com tells it like it is. Written by twenty-year-old TikTok star and journalist Carrie Berk,...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki and her bandmates are looking forward to an AWESOME summer on tour as the opening act for the world famous Bad...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!It's the biggest dance of the year and it's up to the girls to ask the boys. Nikki really wants to ask her...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki finds out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. He's such a sweet guy – of course...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in the third book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki's school is holding a talent competition and Nikki can't wait to start practising dance...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in the second book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki is finally adjusting to life at her new school: she's made some real friends and her...

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...

ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE PRODUCED BY LIN-MANUEL MIRANDAThe highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author...

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...

Age range 5+Luna wishes she was a clever kiwi like her friend Kare but learns to embrace her differences as she discovers some unique and wonderful talents of her own.Luna is a loon who sings beautifully, but wishes she was special like her kiwi friend...

Age range 3 to 5Follow Bear and his forest companions as they help him rediscover how hugs are made and the importance of friendship!Bear has forgotten something important - he remembers the feeling and the sound 'badump, badump,...

Age range 7 to 12This non-fiction graphic novel for kids 7+ takes readers on a thrilling voyage through our universe. Get ready for the ultimate astronomy adventure!It's a beautiful evening when Squeak, Orni, and Castor head out for a weekend of...

To the outside world, best friends Ariana, Kiara, and Jade have it all: they're queens of the sophomore class, know all the best parties, and have the attention of some sexy upperclassmen. Their reality is a different story. No one sees Ariana's...

Age range 2 to 6In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat and his friends enjoy making music together, until Bear needs to take a nap. But when Bear starts to snore, Cat can't help tapping his drum, and his...

Age range 2 to 6In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, Cat has fun flying his kite, but when the kite gets stuck in a tree, how will Cat get it down? Luckily, a very tall friend comes along just in time! Bold...

Age range 2 to 6Cat overcomes fear and makes a new friend; with simple rhyming text and bold illustrations for young readers.In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-colour board books, a dinosaur wants to play, but Cat is too scared! Cat runs...

When Lili Sohn was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 29, she was confronted with just how little she knew about her own anatomy. What's that, you say? We're born with all of the ova we'll have for ourentire lives? Well, that was news to Sohn. And her...

Learn languages and meet colorful critters! This one-of-a-kind bilingual board book series is perfect for little citizens of the world.INCLUDES QR CODE FOR FREE BILINGUAL AUDIO DOWNLOAD!A little dog wants to play and is searching for a friend! But el...

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...

Age range 1+When Little Monster is reading a book, nothing can get in her way except reaching the end of her book. This book is part of the Little Monster series of full-color board books, with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text for emerging...

Age range 1+Little Monster is tired and ready for bed, so she searches in vain for somewhere to sleep for the night. This book is part of the Little Monster series of full-colour board books, with bold, colourful illustrations and simple text for...

Age range 1+Little Monster and her animal friends play hide-and-seek in this bold, colourful board book for emerging readers.Little Monster and her animal friends are playing hide-and-seek. Little Monster finds everyone but Bumble Bee, who has chosen the...

Age range 1+Cat gives his friends rides in his cart, but they won't all fit; with bold images and simple text for beginner readers.In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-color board books, Cat is giving free rides in his brand-new cart...

From the award-winning author of No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs and Bat Citizens: Defending the Ninjas of the Night comes an immersive compendium about dogs and dog guardianship. In The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the...