Non-Secondhand Books

Frank feels lonely when everyone walks away. Tilly, Paul and Milan are having fun. Frank cries tears into a pan and then adds sugar, and cooks and stirs for hours....

Caroline will tell the story of how she came to Tasmania, when it was still called Van Diemen's Land, many times. She will cast her inventions into the future. Those...

For most of her life, unconcernedly flat-chested author and academic Dr Lisa Portolan had never really thought about her breasts, or boobs in general. But then she met Amanda Goff...

A very hungry fox in search of food stumbles into one wrong fairytale after another trying to flee some very high-profile fairytale characters, eventually giving Henny Penny the fright of...

A debut swashbuckling fantasy following a powerful sorceress, the Marquese Enid d'Tancreville, as she is forced on the run where she meets a vast cast of characters including a young...

From award-winning author Jennifer Ward and Caldecott Honor illustrator Robin Page, this "real eye-opener" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review) nonfiction picture book interweaves informative poems and prose to show the...

In need of a bad day remedy? One girl's terrible day takes an unexpected-and extraordinary-turn when she comes upon a pair of magic socks. Blah. Nothing good ever happens to...

Serendipity and positive thinking come into play as a family searches for a missing puzzle piece in Bob Graham's enchanting story with a sweet surprise ending. "Oh, let's do it!"...

One Thursday morning, a box of babies arrived at this door... The perfect gift for any new parent who will quickly understand that one baby is as busy and chaotic...

A charming Nature Storybook all about looking after chickens, from master storyteller, Vivian French. Chickens are not just any regular bird. They are smart, friendly, cuddly and incredibly soft! And...

A powerful and personal story from one of Britain's best-loved authors about his recovery from coronavirus. After being admitted to hospital in 2020 with coronavirus, Michael Rosen had to learn...

The humdrum life of an aspiring food writer changes when he meets a famous celebrity chef. Based on the hit webcomic Hungry Heart is a sweet, queer rom-com that explores...

Dig in to comforting and delicious big-batch recipes the whole family will love from social media star Heather Bell a.k.a. Mama Bell of @JusttheBells10. Gather around the table for a...

Beneath that hat is a very bad cat, her name is Moggie McFlea: The maddest, baddest, mischief-making cat in history. . . . When Magic Magda takes in villainous Moggie...

In this interactive journal, Lucinda Light guides you towards deeper emotional intelligence and genuine self-love. In a world where true connection can feel out of reach, let Lucinda Light illuminate...

Discover why we must protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change. The Great Barrier Reef is a wonderland of colour beneath the waves. The largest coral reef in the...

An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must...

Whether you want to make better decisions, improve your relationships or find more meaning in your work, harnessing your core values is the key to your future success, contentment and...

"Jackson's characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system." ( Publishers...

'Consummate and thorough' - The Times 'Darkly entertaining' - The Spectator A superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, The Anti-Catastrophe League is a brilliant study...

Badger is so old that he knows he must soon die, so he does his best to prepare his friends. When he finally passes away, they are grief-stricken, but one...

This special 10th Anniversary Edition brings us a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton's journey to Antarctica, with new bonus material. Following the bestselling and award winning Shackleton's Journey, this special...

Sparta - its legendary warriors and steadfast resilience are famous throughout the world as a model for toughness, justice and masculinity. The Spartans' reputation as fighters is matched only by...

A history of interest rates and the first book of the next financial crisis, shortlisted for the 2023 Hayek Book Prize All economic and financial activities take place across time....

A fleet of modern rockets among the most powerful in the world. A lunar land rush that has sparked a competition over the strategic high ground. Scientific discoveries that could...

When we learn about abstract mathematical concepts - from prime numbers and fractals to aspects of calculus - the most common question is often: when on earth will I need...

From the moment they met in 1940 in Ravensbruck concentration camp, Milena Jesenska and Margarete Buber-Neumann were inseparable. Czech Milena was Kafka's first translator and epistolary lover, and a journalist...

Imogen Duffy is a young Irish jockey, whose fledgling career is given a huge boost when she wins a prestigious horse race at the Cheltenham Steeplechasing Festival. But all is...

Master your winning mindset with lessons from the life and career of All Blacks coaching legend Gilbert Enoka In a career spanning almost three decades, visionary psychological coach, Gilbert Enoka,...

On each spread of this delightful board book, vibrant illustrations of faces, animals, toys, and more gaze back at the reader. Labels give the Spanish and English words for what...

A fun and funny read-aloud with snappy, rhythmic text. Perfect for emerging readers and Elephant-and-Piggie fans. From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli,...

A perfect read-aloud with snappy, rhythmic text. Perfect for emerging readers and Elephant-and-Piggie fans. From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious...

'Bond is a true pioneer of our sport. Growing up in a motorsport family I knew the strong rivalry between Holden and Ford. Not many drivers have managed to cross...

"Storytime and read-aloud gold. . . . A dino-delight." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) One-osaurus, two-osaurus, three-osaurus, four . . . Look there, in a child's bedroom, where some prehistoric...

A moving ecological fable and a lyrical love song to a lost species from the cocreators of One Tiny Treefrog: A Countdown to Survival Millions of years ago, the island...

A delightful board book about first opposites for very young children from Shirley Hughes, one of the most-loved author-illustrators of children's books. Learning about opposites is fun and easy with...

Enter the world of William Shakespeare with comic-strip retellings by the award-winning Marcia Williams! Discover the story of Shakespeare's life and experience the atmosphere of the Globe Theatre, as you...

The poignant story of one family's perilous journey from Vietnam to the UK. On the first day, we ate rice cakes. On the second day, they were all gone. On...

Discover the stories of 20 sportspeople who are pushing the limits of their game and helping to make our world a better place. Discover 20 incredible true stories of sporting...

Fifteen simple step-by-step edible gardening projects for young children. From strawberries in welly boots to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains 15 simple, edible projects for...

Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave - if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn't...

On the beach, on the waves and under the sea - find lots of ocean things in this colourful pop-up book. With 15 pop-ups and beautifully stylish illustrations by Ingela...

The long-awaited sequel to the genre-defining classic, The Odessa File - a groundbreaking thriller that became a hit film and inspired generations of storytellers. The Nazis were never defeated; they...

In this book you are guaranteed not to find any dragons... A clever interactive picture book-sure to keep kids laughing as they look for dragons. There are no dragons in...

It's bedtime. Hedgehog, Fox, Donkey, Pelican and Crocodile are so tired! But Seal needs to use the bathroom-slip slap slip, out the door. Crocodile forgot to clean those sharp teeth-shlurf...

Explore the world and discover new words with ingenious large format board books with amazing fold-out pages from Dutch design duo Loulou & Tummie. In OCEANS, little readers will discover...

In an extraordinary stroke of luck, six high school students - Luke, Alex, Harriet, Meg, Kye, and outcast Cassie - find themselves thrust into unimaginable wealth after winning a staggering...

Ada wants to see her friends' teeth! Lion has pointy teeth . . . Mouse has teeny-tiny teeth . . . and Elephant has HUGE teeth. Everybody is different! But...