Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. SHORTLISTED FOR THE OSCAR BOOK PRIZE 2021 'An absolute darling of a book. Its portrayal of children who find it hard to communicate, or have specific interests that are puzzling to...

Does your child appear to worry a lot? Perhaps they have frequent tummy upsets, or are irritable, tearful, angry or withdrawn? Do they have problems concentrating or show a loss of enthusiasm for their usual interests? These could all be signs that your...

A sparky middle-grade series from TV comedian Rosie Jones. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES.'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline Wilson Hello! My name is Edie Eckhart and I'm eleven years old. I'm a little bit different. I...

Be swept away on an elaborate flight of fancy in this Caldecott award-winning, wondrously illustrated picture book about self-determination and unexpected friendship.The winner of the prestigious Caldecott Honor, and described by the New York Times as 'a...

The third picture book from the bestselling duo behind the phenomenal I Need A New Bum! What would you do if your bum was SO NOISY? Would you try to hide the noise, or would you be proud of your parps? For this...

The top-of-the-class, extra special bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon - now in paperback. A laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! Oh no! Tom's...

A moving, powerful story that shines a light on those that feel invisible in our world - and shows us that we ALL belong - from the author of Ruby's Worry. The Invisible is the story of a young girl called Isabel and her family. They don't have much, but...

Howl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously exciting new picture book from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! Howler is a SMALL werewolf with a BIG...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2019! 'A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity' Waterstones Best Picture Books of 2020 Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello...

Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this second installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series! Ever since the battle in Hong Kong, Grace and her friends have been trying to find a way to get to Paris. When Nate...

Superstar TV presenter and bestselling author Alesha Dixon is back with a funny, action-packed adventure perfect for all young animal fans! Luna has just moved to London with her dad and is feeling anxious about starting at a...

A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about confidence and self-esteem, from the creators of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there's...

A hugely uplifting and full-of-heart picture book by CBeebies sensation George Webster and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen! Meet George and his friends! This is me. I am George. My eyes are...

A fantastically fun springtime picture book from the creators of The Leaf Thief. Hello sunshine! Hello lovely leaves. Nice to see you back. Squirrel is so excited. It's spring and the most perfect flower has started to blossom - and Squirrel has decided...

From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer, comes a charming minibeast Cinderella story.Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become...

Award-winning picture book star Oliver Jeffers explores themes of love and loss in this life-affirming and uplifting tale. Once there was a girl whose life was filled with wonder at the world around her...Then one day something happened that...

The Wonky Donkey has sold over two million copies worldwide - meet the newest member of the Donkey family for a very special surprise! Wee Dinky woke one weekend with wonder in her eyes. Today her daddy,...

Bestselling author Tom Fletcher has re-invented his beloved Christmas story The Christmasaurus as a rhyming picture-book adventure for younger readers to enjoy - now in paperback!Santa and his reindeer live as north as you can go,in a place that's full...

The inventive young hero from the bestselling I Need a New Bum! is back! And this time he has accidentally glued a serving tray to his behind - and he's tickled pink! See, it's great for sliding down hill,...

Gerald was a tall giraffe whose neck was long and slim, But his knees were awfully bandy and his legs were rather thin . . . Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or...

Meet Bradley Chalkers. He's the oldest child in the class. He tells ENORMOUS lies. He picks fights with girls. The teachers say he has 'serious behaviour problems'. And no one likes him ... Except Carla, the new school counsellor. She thinks Bradley is...

The number-one-bestselling, magical first children's novel from Tom Fletcher.This is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur named the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have a magical adventure. It's about...

Join the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library!Bookworm Rocket loves to collect new books on her weekly visit to the library, and to read all about inspirational figures like...

The newest picture book from the hilarious duo behind the phenomenal I Need A New Bum! series A young boy suddenly notices a big problem - his bum has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated bum? A rocket bum? A...

How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone around you? "I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that represents ...

The epic second book in the action-packed superhero series. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson, Amari and the Night Brothers and Black Panther. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! Check out the complete series - Onyeka and the Academy of...

A gorgeous picture book that weaves mindfulness actions into a magical story, helping young children to feel calm and relaxed.From the creators of The Fire Fox, Alexandra Page and Stef Murphy, shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022.It's show-and-tell...

A laugh-out-loud picture book from master storyteller, Michelle Robinson, and illustrator extraordinaire, Tom Knight. Finally she FLOPS and FLINGS herself down on the floor. "I give up!" Ice Cream hollers, "I...

Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed superhero series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! Check out the complete series - Onyeka and the...

"I can give Kingsley piggyback rides, even though he's older than me! I can run SUPER fast!"Discover Strong Like Me, a picture-book story about finding what makes YOU strong.Kamara loves being super strong - it makes her feel fizzy and zappy! But her...

From TV comedian Rosie Jones comes a sparky and HILARIOUS series for readers aged 9+. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES.'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline WilsonHi! I'm Edie Eckhart. I'm a little bit different. I have a...

"I hope you enjoy filling this book up with colours, and may all of your stories be stories about love." - Dav Pilkey Hooray, Dog Man fans! Now you can create art alongside Dav Pilkey in the first ever official Dog Man colouring book. Hang out with Dog...

From bestselling author and illustrator duo, Emma Adams and Mike Byrne, comes this laugh-out-loud picture book about one especially excitable unicorn! When a unicorn comes to visit on a grey and rainy day, a little child...

A sensitive and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about worries, big and small, and how to manage them. Mr Worry worries about everything. It sometimes starts with a funny feeling in his tummy. Do you ever feel...

A hilarious story in the 9-million-copy best-selling classic series from highly regarded author Nick Butterworth! The Fox is playing hide-and-seek with Percy and the animals of the park. He's got a great hiding place in Percy's workshop but...

The fourth and final book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons! 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going to love them too.'...

. . . I wanted you more than you'll ever know, so I sent love to follow wherever you go . . . Love is the greatest gift we have to give our children. It's the one thing they can carry with them each and every day. If love could take shape it might look...

Hello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts! Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world! ...

A picture book about loving yourself - especially the differences. When Banana is thrown into the 'reject' bin with the other mis-shapen fruit and veg, he decides that enough is enough - after all, he may be a little...

The absolutely brilliant, extra special eighteenth bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, ...