Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics

'There was once a bear, a great, white bear - Queen of Beasts.

It is 20 years in 2021 since Malorie Blackman's groundbreaking series began with Noughts & Crosses, which charted the deeply forbidden romance between Sephy (a Cross) and Callum (a nought) - a love affair which had repercussions for their families for generations.

*Shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year - Irish Book Awards*The laugh-out-loud funny children's book from Number-One-Bestselling Ross O'Carroll Kelly author, Paul Howard.

'If you want to invent something nobody has ever thought of before, you need to read the things that others don't read, look in the spaces other people are not in.

Matilda is BRAVE and BRILLIANT - and you can be too!

A story about dealing with temper tantrums when tiny monsters don't get their way.

From the outside, Everest has it all, but there's only one girl who can see him for who he truly is.

The Truth Pixie meets Pixar's Inside Out in this hilarious, heartfelt and highly illustrated new series, perfect for helping children gently work through their worries and anxieties.

'Funny, sweet and very useful for opening conversations with anxious children' - GuardianEveryone feels worried sometimes.

"e;Even when you stamp your feet and wrinkle up your nose, I love you from your head to your grumpy little toes.

Learn about incredible activists who have changed the world by campaigning for peace and equality, or starting projects to clean up the planet.

A stunning deep dive into the worlds great oceans and the incredible aquatic lifeforms that live in them!

'One of the most adorable, big-hearted, charming books in existence' - Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens AgendaEveryone at Fairvale Academy knows Bryson Keller, the super-hot soccer captain who doesn't believe in high-school relationships.

Picture a city.

The story of the first black president of South Africa.

Learn simple ways to help the planet with Peppa and George in this brand new story!

The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.

'The gay summer camp romp of my dreams' - Cale Dietrich, author of The Love Interest Sixteen-year-old Randy Kapplehoff loves spending the summer at Camp Outland, a camp for queer teens.

The novel of the laugh-out-loud Tony-nominated Broadway musical, now on Netflix starring Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington and Nicole Kidman!

An astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how it's OK to be different.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2021'Harper Lee has a worthy successor.

Who are refugees?

A brand new picture book inspired by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin BlakeIt's rotten when you're very small,You hardly get a say at all.

Sometimes your face doesn't show how you are feeling.

Pablo's shoes feel sad when they can't all go on a trip!

Pablo thinks differently!

Join Pablo and his friends in a lovely and heartwarming story!

"e;I'm Piper,"e; said the girl.

'This entertaining debut relocates Anna Karenina to Manhattan's Upper East Side for the Tolstoy/Gossip Girl mash-up you never knew you needed.

A fantastic short story collection in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.

The ninth thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series.

The perfect story to remind children about the importance of kindness.

ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S BEST BOOKS OF 2020 WINNER OF THE SHADOWER'S CHOICE AWARD, FROM THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2021WINNER OF THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDI am restless, my feet need to fly.

Powerful, compassionate and ultimately hopeful.

'This is the freshest, most honest collection of writings about mental health that I've read.

Every human being is different and yet we are made from the same building blocks.

Perfect picture alphabet for young vegans, vegetarians, curious minds and fussy eaters.

Introduce young children to mindfulness with this beautiful alphabet.

A hilarious new book from the bestselling children's author - Adrian Mole for the new generation!

A charming animal story from award-winning writer Dick King-Smith.

From the bestselling author of The Unadoptables: a stunning adventure about a missing friend, a gothic city, and a secret society full of wonder, invention and maybe a hint of magic .

Is anxiety your arch-enemy?

***WINNER of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2020***Mabel may be a small fly but she has Big Plans.

'Heart-warming and hilarious, this is a book you need on your shelves in these bleak times.

This beautifully illustrated volume educates and inspires as it relates true stories of black men in history.

Based on the Oscar winning short film!

A rip-roaring picture book adventure from superstar pairing Malorie Blackman and Dapo Adeola.

'Ideal for wild children - beautifully illustrated, with great information, maps and data .

Teach your kids how to focus their thoughts and notice the world around them with this fun mindfulness kids activity book.

Featuring fascinating fishy facts accompanied by bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations, this book takes children on a journey through the sea and all its zones.