Non-Secondhand Books

The reader becomes the storyteller in this funny, interactive picture book by author-illustrator Kara Kramer.Tell me a story - a new one - and make it about a ______!In this...

Jojo Locke's dad disappeared six years ago. And what's stranger still, none of his family can really remember him, there's a hole inside each of them where Dad should be....

Two superlative talents combine in a feast of verbal and visual imagery: forty brilliant poems celebrating the living world with love and laughter.Always inventive, with surprises and fresh perceptions on...

A story about seeing what life is like on the other side of the window. Now in paperback!Two very different cats, Winston, a free-spirited explorer, and The Indoor Cat, lover...

A library-loving dinosaur reminds us how it feels to be transported by story in this picture book for young children. Leilong's friends are taking him to story time at the...

  A warm, authentic celebration of family reunions, told through the eyes of a kind-hearted little girl who shows us that love and laughter can overcome any language barrier.GRANDPA IS...

An adventurous and heart-warming picture book about a sparky little owl who is determined to leave the nest during the day, by internationally acclaimed author-illustrator, Petr Horacek.Tiny Owl wants to...

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...

Sala has a real mountain to climb in this authentic story set among the Samburu people of Kenya.There's a school trip to climb the mountain near Sala's home and she's...

In an ode to the power of music and community, this vibrantly illustrated picture book steps out on the balcony for a shared moment of spontaneous joy and celebration.In a...

When Oscar's older sister starts reading books with no pictures in them, Oscar worries she'll never share picture books with him again... Oscar loves story time, but best of all...

From the Double Kate Greenaway Medal-winning creator of Small in the City and illustrator of Town Is by the Sea, Footpath Flowers, I Talk Like a River and My Baba's...

A fun, wild adventure challenging the stereotypical image of the poised, preened damsel; this princess takes life into her own hands without waiting around for anybody else.We begin our story...

How can Leopold, goat and bookstore owner, find the perfect book for a fellow goat-one the visitor will enjoy reading, not munching? Leopold the goat owns a delightful bookstore, and...

Alberta does dreadful things, and she always gets her own way. So when she doesn't listen to her mother's good advice and enters the wild and dangerous woods, it's no...

In this expressively illustrated picture book about acknowledging differences and strengths, an overeager dinosaur school bus causes problems for the city's transportation system-so the children find a place where oversize...

Soft and Sticky are total opposites, but does that mean the end of their friendship? Soft and Sticky are best friends, but Soft's fluff always gets up Sticky's nose, and...

These illusions will play tricks on your eyes! Find two foods on each page in a clever, stylish exploration of negative and positive space for the very young.A twisty pretzel...

A Little Wombat story about how Mum is always there for him, especially when he needs her. Now in paperback!Little Wombat loves his mum because she encourages him to bravely...

From award-winning picture book funny-man Russell Ayto comes this laugh-out-loud tale of friendship and acceptance. Bush Baby is so lonely - nobody wants to be her friend. Giraffe thinks she's...

The award-winning, genre-crossing writer demonstrates her power as a funkadelic and formidable feminist voice in this rich and beautiful collection of verse and image-a multi-part retrospective that traverses time, space,...

A thoughtful middle-grade novel about caring for others and for yourself--and what it truly means to be kind and vulnerableThirteen-year-old Ivy Campbell has always been a good kid: She supports...

The man with the nuclear briefcase has gone rogue - MISSION IMPOSSIBLE meets the HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER"I don't think I have read such a philosophical, knowledge-studded and realistic adventure...

'Gripping' Mail on Sunday on Fear of Falling'Cath Staincliffe gets into the heads of ordinary people and makes them extraordinary' Ann Cleeves on Fear of Falling A dead baby. A...

A non-fiction reader about following intructions to make a rocket from household objects. This text is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent...

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Moth is a non-fiction text...

This non-fiction text 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...

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 Institute...

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 Institute...

Discover the key words and terms from the world of technology. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them...

Who holds the record for driving the fastest on the Moon? And how far away is the Moon from Earth? What are the gas giants - and what about nebulae?...

In this traditional tale from India, the mice and the elephants discover that size is no barrier to friendship after one of the elephants falls into a hunter's trap...This story...

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 Institute...

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 Institute...

Explore Earth's geography through the Map Your Planet! seriesWhat are natural disasters and why do they happen? From wild weather, such as swirling storms and deadly droughts, to violent volcanoes...

This is the absolutely astonishing, fantastically feminist and, best of all, totally true story of one amazingly inspirational global icon!Meet the marvellous Michelle Obama: A+ student, passionate piano player, and...

Come on a walk and find out about the animals that live in our wonderful world and why they are so important. You'll discover why we can't live without insects,...

Who knew toilets were so interesting - and so important?!You probably use a toilet several times every day. Flush, turn on the tap, wash your hands - then forget all...

Once upon a time a baby princess was born. The kingdom's fairies blessed her with happiness, luck, cleverness, kindness and beauty . . . but one wicked fairy was angry...

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun history series! Discover and Do! History is the perfect introduction to history for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy...

Explore Earth's settlements and communities through maps!Discover population and settlement and explore maps of where people have settled across the globe. Which countries have few inhabitants, and where are the...

A fun and inspiring interactive journal for boys aged 9-12 It's time to be the best you can be and celebrate all your awesomeness! Welcome to the time in your...

Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Roald...

Discover the wisdom of the stars between these pages for instant cosmic guidance on any question. Career conundrums? Dating dilemmas? Friendship fracas? In our fast-paced, data-flooded lives it can be...

'Powerful and profound' Daisy Buchanan'Breathtakingly original... a searing examination of the modern world and its sensibilities' Imran Mahmood__With words come power. But do you speak out or shut up? Everywhere...

What if the thing you most wanted feels nothing like you expected?A gripping, beautifully written and taboo-busting debut novel about motherhood and female identity. After five exhilarating years in New...

Our future diet will be shaped by diverse forces. It will be shaped by novel technologies and the logic of globalisation, by geopolitical tensions and the evolution of cultural preferences,...

With 50 IQ, 40 Personality, and 50 EQ tests, you'll discover every facet of yourself in this book of quizzes. WHO ARE YOU? TEST YOUR PERSONALITY is perfect for a...