Non-Secondhand Books

A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids. "Plan the road. Plan the road. Mark it on the map." Roadworks takes the reader through all the stages...

Can it Text? Blog? Scroll? Wi-Fi? Tweet? No ... it's a book. No matter how many electronic devices are available these days, you can't deny the simple appeal of a...

Babies love babies, and here is a visual feast of them doing everything that babies do Babies, Babies Everywhere! Sleeping, crying, laughing, looking, gurgling, eating, crawling...and at last toddling! Follow...

One little girl's bond with the Baobab trees in her local forest shows how even young children can help to look after trees. Can you love and care for your...

Inspiring and empowering - four brave children face the challenges and opportunities of today's world. "Somewhere, out there, In the wide, wide world, a child like you is Watching..." Four...

Singer-songwriter Nick Cope's work takes on a new form in this series of illustrated books. Why is the sky blue? is an entertaining and endearing take on the inquisitiveness of...

Where, oh where, can Matilda Mouse be? Edwin Elephant can't find her-until he, and young readers, get a big surprise! Meet Edwin Elephant-he's sitting and waiting for his best friend,...

AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR A magical fairytale from an exciting new storyteller: seven-year-old Australian author, Chelsea Hardi. Three beautiful princesses set out to explore the kingdom, looking for adventure. When they become...

Discover that books can take you places you'd never believe... from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Robert Starling. Astrid's family has just moved in to the mouse hole in the bookshop on Maple...

When Mr Benn visits the little fancy dress shop, he enters a fantastical world of adventure as if by magic... Today, Mr Benn swaps his trademark black bowler hat and...

Cinderella with a strong feminist twist, based on the life and work of pioneer German animator and film director Lotte Reiniger. Lotte doesn't believe in happy endings. She lives with...

Sometimes all you need is your imagination... It's a rainy day, and Anna and Kiki are stuck indoors, wondering what to play next. Suddenly, Kiki has an idea for a...

A new rabbi's efforts to fix up his aging synagogue are a labour of love - and a comedy of errors - until his congregants fondly pool their talents in...

Pick a perfect egg with care - choose a white one nestled there. Lay in cartons, row by row. Pay the farmer. Off you go! There's excitement in the air...

Abby is anxious to host the perfect tea party for a friend she idolizes, but life serves up a sweet taste of the fun to be had when perfection is...

A moving picture book that celebrates family and belonging, from acclaimed screenwriter Irena Brignull. A little girl wants to know where she came from and why she doesn't have a...

Can a burrowing owl - who can't fly - and a snowy owl - who can't run - ever be friends? Oscar is an owl; a COOL owl. And cool...

"Hilarious ... an Antarctic take on A Christmas Carol" Evening Standard "A philosophy manual for readers of all ages ... wonderfully original" ObserverIn this hilarious first collaboration from Jory John...

A brilliantly funny story of facing your fears from the picture book team behind The Case of the Missing Cake . Terry is not an octopus. He's just a regular...

Now in paperback. How did turtle get his shell? Why do young koalas cling to their mothers' backs? How was the mighty Murray River created? Ten witty retellings of legends,...

An atmospheric exploration of a child's anxiety by the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Medal Winner. One night a boy is woken by a terrible sound. A storm is breaking, lightning...

Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes... Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces,...

When a mystery device comes between two best friends, will they learn to share, or decide they're better off without it at all . . . ? Panda and Penguin...

In the latest story in the Waterstones Prize shortlisted series, Fergal learns how to deal with his anxiety about his friend coming to stay with one very simple tip ....

Discover that skunks don't always stink, with Roald-Dahl Funny Prize-winning Peter Bently! Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that...

Ollie, Bea and Ula do everything together. They play in the waves, eat shellfish feasts and snuggle up together to sleep. But there comes a day in every otter's life...

Christopher Nibble and his friend Posie are keeping six hairy caterpillars as pets. They look after their pets carefully but, one day, the caterpillars disappear! Our gardening guinea pigs become...

Elmer, Wilbur and a brave troop of elephants set out on a quest to find the famous Lost Treasure of the jungle. When they stumble across a beautiful forgotten temple,...

Dot isn't like the other dogs: she doesn't like going out for walks, and she doesn't like going to the park. Her favourite thing is staying at home with her...

Dot isn't like the other dogs: she doesn't like going out for walks, and she doesn't like going to the park. Her favourite thing is staying at home with her...

A heartstoppingly beautiful wordless picture book about migration and empathy. The migrants must leave the forest. Borders are crossed, sacrifices made, loved ones are lost. It takes such courage to...

A companion story to the multi-award winning, internationally successful Frank's Red Hat starring Neville, the penguin who was eaten by a whale - or was he? Neville was a penguin...

From the creators of An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree and When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree , comes an Easter adventure full of laughs, friendship and surprises. The...

Meet Kitty! Kitty wants to play! Meet Cat. Cat just wants to nap. Bold, whimsical artwork and plenty of humor engage little ones in a sly and stylish introduction to...

Sometimes you just have to find the good news, as Judy Moody discovers when she creates her very own newspaper-featured as a bonus at the end of the book. Wow,...

A child's first introduction to the lunar year and its twelve zodiac animals springs to life with striking, colorful art and a pictogram on each spread. With the dawn of...

A child's first introduction to the lunar year and its twelve zodiac animals springs to life with striking, colorful art and a pictogram on each spread. With the dawn of...

With its infectious refrain, this powerful picture book affirms every child's right to set boundaries - and take charge of their own bodies, voices and choices. Who's in charge of...

Celebrate the generous love of extended families - and beards of all shapes and sizes! - in this playful and funny love letter to uncles and positive male role models....

The irresistible board book edition of Chris Haughton's funny, suspenseful celebration of mothers set against an atmospheric Antarctic backdrop. Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her...

"These touching 10-word stories of sibling bonds, beloved pets and the healing power of the natural world should encourage 4+ storytellers to try creating their own." Guardian "A creative springboard...

A warm and reassuring story of friendship, confidence and finding your voice. In the heart of the forest, everyone is getting ready for the Big Show. Bob is desperate to...

A beautifully illustrated, perfectly pitched story of sibling rivalry and sibling love. Apologizing is hard, especially when you're feeling mad, so when an older sister gets into a fight with...

Once, there were two best friends. One was from the sea, a mermaid named Merrin, and one was from the land, a human named Molly. Merrin has never been to...

The panye means we are graceful when the load is heavy. We are strong, even when the earth is not. We are family, fed from love. Fallon is going to...

A lively tale about a fun-loving cat learning to accept change, imaginatively illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horacek. Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He...

The debut children's book from Ted Hughes award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus that tracks a father-and-son journey into the discovery and management of deafness. "This is a powerful and beautifully created...