Non-Secondhand Books

Welcome to The Very Noisy House! Knock on the door - RAT-A-TAT-TAT - and let's see what's inside . . . In this noisy adventure jam-packed full of sounds, you'll...

Award winning creators Shirley Marr and Michael Speechley have crafted a story that inspires us to look at things differently, to live life to the fullest, and to seize the...

A search-and-match adventure with patterns, colours and number fun from the award-winning author and illustrator, Ruth Paul. Cluck, cluck, cluck. Scritch and scratch. Chickens look for eggs that match. Help...

Discover the eye-opening story of the first woman student at MIT-a pioneering environmental chemist sure to inspire the next generation of female trailblazers in science. Ellen Swallow found a friend...

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!"...

An uplifting picture book celebrating wildness from a multi-award-winning author and illustrator team, Katya Balen and Gill Smith. A little girl loves playing in the woods and rejoicing in the...

The irresistible new picture book from Sophy Henn that's guaranteed to turn that frown upside down! "Such a funny , relatable book about tricky moods... Sophy's illustrations always leap off...

Warts, evil spells, and toads for pets? The modern-day witches in this book aren't scary or frightening, but rather hip! Meet these diverse witches from around the world and their...

An essential guide to understanding dyslexia - for dyslexic people and their families, friends and workmates. Dyslexia is a common condition that affects approximately one in ten people - both...

Part of the new-look award-winning Our Stories series, this is a modern Australian immigration story. I don't want to go to Australia. I have just started grammar school. My best...

'A riveting debut: thoughtful, compassionate, nuanced and so very topical.' Liane Moriarty, author of Here One Moment 'As compulsive as any app. Clare Stephens creates a cautionary tale for our...

A top poet and illustrator combine to reveal the amazing world of bugs and minibeasts in this read-aloud collection of poems. If it jiggles just a little or its home...

Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly! With colourful and engaging illustration and simple explanations split into two levels of reading ability, this is a fun and informative...

'A grace filled, God filled book of truth and wonder and the glorious mystical experience of faith.' - Stan Grant 'Inspiring and engrossing' - Richard Glover 'A trustworthy and encouraging...

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...

A delightful board book about numbers and counting for very young children from Shirley Hughes, one of the most-loved author-illustrators of children's books. Learning how to count is fun and...

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!"...

The perfect gift for any young dinosaur-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of prehistoric animals! Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is...

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...

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...

"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...

Looking to fill a young reader’s bookshelf without breaking the bank? Our Chapter Book (Age 8–12) Mystery Bargain Book Box offers 25 different titles from across our junior fiction range —...

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...

Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly! With colourful and engaging illustration and simple explanations split into two levels of reading ability, this is a fun and informative...

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...

This Eden is a smart modern-day adventure reminiscent of both the cyber noir novels of William Gibson and the golden age of espionage fiction. 'An incredibly fast-paced literary thriller ,...

Ever have one of those days where ya just can't catch a break? Ever have one of those days where ya just can't catch a break? A day where you're...

Milestone Compendium is a can't-miss collection for any Milestone Comics or 90's comics fan! A new volume of fan-favorite Milestone comics from the 90's are collected in this brilliant compendium...

WHO ARE THE VIGIL? Meet a mysterious new South Asian superteam operating in the shadow, in a key part of DC's We Are Legends initiative, introducing all-new Asian-American heroes! WHO...

Legendary comics writer Geoff Johns continues his modern reimagining of Shazam following the hit 2019 Warner Bros. movie starring Zachary Levi. Legendary comics writer Geoff Johns continues his modern reimagining...

They are the greatest Australian and New Zealand racehorses of all time, the giants who transcend the sport, who broke records and captured hearts. But which are the best of...

Allison Carter is a private detective. Her beat: the end of the world, or more accurately, preventing same. With an attitude of "shoot first and the hell with the questions,"...

A witty, inspiring reckoning with the ancient Greek and Roman myths and their legacy, from what they can illuminate about #MeToo to the radical imagery of Beyonce . The picture...

"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...

"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 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...

Secrets and betrayal -- everyone has something to hide, but will revealing these mysteries bring the team closer together -- or drive them apart? Secrets and betrayal -- everyone has...

The final volume in the saga of outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem written by comics superstar Warren Ellis.At last, it's the final showdown between Spider and the absolutely corrupt President of...