Non-Secondhand Books

A heartfelt tale of an orphaned boy in search of family from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. Another summer. Another foster family. George has already made...

There's not a lot of space in the humongous Humdingle family home, but they wouldn't have it any other way in this charming story about minimalism, multi-generational living, and the...

Abby struggles to adjust when her dad's new girlfiend comes to live with them in this sensitive and touching story from acclaimed author Sally Nicholls. Abby is used to it...

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...

"An unwavering proclamation of Black girlhood." -Candice Iloh, author of National Book Award finalist Every Body Looking From Ibi Zoboi, bestselling, award-winning author of American Street and co-author of Punching...

In a wonderful celebration of Mother's Day, the hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit love their mums - and the mother figures...

An epic road-trip romance from NYT-bestselling author of TikTok sensation The Summer of Broken Rules , inspired by the 80s classic, Ferris Bueller's Day Off . "A sweeping, swoony romance...

'This bold graphic novel sequel to Cross My Heart and Never Lie , which Alice Oseman called "a warm hug", follows Bao, who bands together with her friends to save...

'This bold graphic novel sequel to Cross My Heart and Never Lie , which Alice Oseman called "a warm hug", follows Bao, who bands together with her friends to save...

Combining the warmth and heart of Ross Welford's The 1,000 Year Old Boy with the epic adventure and inseparable friendship of Frank Cottrell Boyce 's Cosmic comes an otherworldly new...

"An unwavering proclamation of Black girlhood." -Candice Iloh, author of National Book Award finalist Every Body Looking From Ibi Zoboi, bestselling, award-winning author of American Street and co-author of Punching...

In this middle grade graphic novel adventure story perfect for fans of Zita the Spacegirl , a family vacation through the cosmos turns into a fight for all humankind. Blake...

Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this vibrant board book about daily life in Colombia was created by a Colombian author and illustrator. !Hola! Come along for...

A poignant and beautiful picture book celebrating the love between a grandfather and his grandchild, from Man Booker Award-winning author David Grossman. In this touching story, a little boy who...

A poignant and beautiful picture book celebrating the love between a grandfather and his grandchild, from Man Booker Award-winning author David Grossman. In this touching story, a little boy who...

By award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fifth book in the Luna Loves... series brings alive the art of gardening. Luna is wowed by her local community garden, there are...

When Magnus goes to live with his grandparents, Grandma surprises him with a special gift - a cuddly toy named Cub. As Cub magically comes alive they explore the wonders...

The heartwarming tale of a lost bear who never gives up hope of finding his best friend Harriet - even after many years have passed - from award-winning author Frances...

The magic (and occasional mayhem) of siblings - perfect for someone celebrating a new arrival, and for everyone wanting to celebrate family First there was me, then there was you....

Waking up can be hard, and getting ready for the day can be tricky, especially when Birungi thinks doing her hair is a chore. Luckily Dad knows the secret to...

The fourth title in Daisy Hirst's popular and playful Natalie and Alphonse series featuring two adorable monster siblings. Natalie and Alphonse are staying the night at Granny's house - and...

In this hilarious sequel to the storytime favourite and hit board book Mustache Baby, a play date goes awry when Baby Billy and his mustache come face to hairy face...

Joining the Our World series, this board book with endnotes about life in DR Congo was created by a Congolese author and illustrator team. Mbote! Betuabu! Jambo! Come along for...

A perfect story to read with Dad, from multi-award-winning author Michelle Robinson. Following in their daddies' gigantic footsteps, will the baby dinosaurs find their own feet? Baby dinosaur wishes he...

When two families merge and move in together, a little boy finds an escape in his imagination. On the day two families move into a new home to start their...

Award-winning Smriti Halls presents this heartwarming tale that teaches us that home is always in your heart. What does home mean to you? Home is where you're known, understood and...

From award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fourth book in the Luna Loves... series celebrates separated families at Christmas, and the power of giving to bring people together. Luna loves...

The heartwarming tale of a lost bear who never gives up hope of finding his best friend Harriet - even after many years have passed - from award-winning author Frances...

My new baby sister comes home. But babies don't drink milk, don't ride a bicycle, don't play my games. Do I like being a big brother? No! Roooarr! I stomp...

The magic (and occasional mayhem) of siblings - perfect for someone celebrating a new arrival, and for everyone wanting to celebrate family First there was me, then there was you....

Tola may be small, but she's very determined! Lockdown is over and Too Small Tola has returned to the crowded family flat in Lagos, Nigeria. Even though she is back...

The fourth title in Daisy Hirst's popular and playful Natalie and Alphonse series featuring two adorable monster siblings. Natalie and Alphonse are staying the night at Granny's house - and...

Follow-up to the New York Times Bestselling Raymie Nightingale , from an internationally revered author, twice winner of the Newbery Medal. When Louisiana Elefante's granny wakes her up in the...

Ethiopian author and illustrator add this sweet board book about daily life in Ethiopia to the Our World series for very young readers. Selam! It's a beautiful day in Ethiopia...

Bringing together the first three classic novels in one bumper paperback volume, this is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear! "A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown in amazement....

Bringing together the first three classic novels in one bumper paperback volume, this is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear! "A bear on Paddington Station?" said Mrs Brown in amazement....

New for 2024, the unmissable, official novelisation of the third Paddington movie! In his third big screen outing from Studiocanal, the creators of Wonka and the Harry Potter movies, Paddington...

When a mystery horse gallops on to a London housing estate in the middle of a storm, it will change four kids' lives for ever ... A heart-warming tale that...

Lyla and her friends are off to camp on the moon! They're going moon walking, laser archery shooting and low gravity dancing! And Moonite kids at camp are just so...

Cruel beetle fashionista, Lucretia Cutter, is at large with her yellow ladybird spies. When Darkus, Virginia and Bertolt discover further evidence of her evil, they're determined to stop her. But...

Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018 Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018 Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2018 In three years I will be able to...

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Get ready for a bumper edition of mayhem with this totally awesome collection of six favourite Horrid Henry stories! Have a ghoulishly spooky halloween with...

This story is part of Reading Champion , a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL...

A stunning new story from the bestselling, prize-winning David Almond, bringing us the magic that surrounds the everyday. Mina, from the unforgettable Skellig and My Name is Mina , journeys...

From the author of A Room Full of Chocolate comes a heartwarming story about identity and courage, and a tremendous young girl who cares for her alcoholic mother. For fans...

Maymoona's Moon is a heartwarming picture book about the end of Ramadan, and waiting for Eid to begin. Written by Razeena Omar Guta and illustrated by beloved Muslim illustrator Zayneb...

Now that Clara is almost in third grade, she's finally old enough to spend her first summer away from home visiting her grandma, Unci, and her cousin at their home...

'I can't remember how old I was when I first started collecting stamps. But I've got a whole shoebox full of them now. Mam used to help me collect them...