Gold Winner of the Junior Design Awards Best Baby Books 0-2 Years.The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Nappies, meet Millie and Mo – two adorable toddlers who are ready to ditch their nappies and learn how to use the potty. Follow the ups and downs of their potty-training journey brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful potty-training tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, No More Nappies is a brilliant way to introduce potty-training in a fun and relatable way.For more toddler tips read I'm Not Sleepy: Helping Toddlers Go To Sleep and I'm Starting Nursery. Read more

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Charlotte gave me the confidence and knowledge to love every single step of the weaning journey' Joe Wicks'Charlotte really is a font of knowledge when it comes to weaning.'Jools Oliver'We've loved Charlotte's approach to weaning. Skye loves her food and we are so grateful for that!'Ella MillsThe easy weaning plan to ensure your baby becomes a happy and adventurous little eater.In this beautiful, full-colour book, expert nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed reveals her renowned method that has helped thousands of parents wean their babies confidently.Based on a vegetable first approach, the perfect way to develop healthy eating habits and to tackle fussy eating before it begins, you'll be hand-held through the first 30 days of weaning as well as given lots of delicious recipes all the family can enjoy.Packed with tried and tested tips, as well as the latest evidence-based guidance, How to Wean Your Baby will fully equip and empower you to take this exciting next step. Read more

‘A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.’ – Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost BookshopSome stories stay with us forever…For forty-two years, Sally Harrison has been building a library.Each year, on her daughter’s birthday, she adds a new book to her shelves – with a note in the front dedicated to her own greatest work.But Ella – Sally’s only child – fled to Australia twenty-one years ago after a heated exchange, and never looked back. And though Sally still dutifully adds a new paperback to the shelves every time the clock strikes midnight on July 11th, her hopes of her daughter ever thumbing through the pages are starting to dwindle.Then disaster strikes and Ella is forced to return to the home she once knew.She is soon to discover that when one chapter ends, another will soon follow.All you have to do is turn the page…Journey through the pages of this heartwarming novel, where hope, friendship and second chances are written in the margins. Perfect for book lovers everywhere and fans of Sally Page’s The Keeper of Stories.Praise for The Memory Library:'An absolute joy to read. Uplifting, beautiful, and perfect for any book lovers!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The Memory Library delivers on its promise of hope, friendship and second chances. It's a love letter to the written word.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A powerful and poignant story. There were tears shed.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I laughed out loud and had more than one glassy eye!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A real treasure for booklovers everywhere who completely appreciate the joy, knowledge and healing that books can bring.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘There’s page after page of wonderful wisdom in this novel.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Filled with tender moments of sharing, tears, forgiveness, revelation and healing.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a beautiful, moving story this was! It really had me sobbing my eyes out.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWordery's Book of The Year 2020: Food and Drink - WINNER130+ recipes all suitable from 6 months oldWean your baby and feed your family at the same time by cooking just one meal in under 30 minutes that everyone will enjoy!Say goodbye to cooking multiple meals every day and the faff of making special little spoonfuls for your baby, plainer dishes for fussy older siblings, and something different again for the grown-ups.With this ingenious new way to introduce solid food to your baby, you'll cook a single meal and eat it together as a family where baby will learn how to eat from watching you. Each recipe is quick to prepare and easy to adapt for different ages and dietary requirements. So forget 'baby food' and make light work of weaning with What Mummy Makes! Read more

‘Clever, honest and hilarious . . . her book should become a baby shower classic.’ Publishers Weekly‘Funny, honest and helpful.’ Grazia‘Loads of useful, achievable advice.’ The Pool How did I become the ‘expert’ at changing a nappy? Jancee Dunn wondered. This, combined with a lack of sleep, a suddenly unfair division of household chores and her husband’s new found passion for very long bike rides, meant that Jancee found it hard to look at her well-meaning, clever, funny husband playing with his iPhone without feeling a white-hot rage. Like many expectant parents, they’d spent weeks researching the safest car seat but little time thinking about the titanic impact the baby would have on their marriage ― and the way their marriage would affect their child. Tired of having the same fights over and over, Dunn consults the latest relationship research, solicits the counsel of renowned sex and couples therapists, canvasses friends and parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator on how to effectively contain an ‘explosive situation’. Could it be that the person who got her into this position is the ally she'd forgotten she had? Funny, honest and actually helpful, this book can’t do the washing but it might just save your marriage. Read more

Make potty training a breeze with this helpful storybook brought to you by every toddler’s favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel!Worried about potty training? Wave goodbye to nappies and say hello to toilet trained toddlers! Ms Rachel brings her wealth of expertise to this fun and relatable board book for little ones.Join Bean as Ms Rachel guides him through the tricky, toilet training journey and helps him to learn how to use the potty in a stress-free and playful way. Little ones will love the comforting and engaging story, soothing songs and cute illustrations.With pages of practical advice from Ms Rachel and plenty of potty-training tips, this book helps make this important milestone an enjoyable experience for everyone.Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:Ms Rachel and the Special SurpriseMs Rachel: My First Colouring BookMs Rachel: 100 First Words Read more

'A wonderful book' Richard Osman'So clear and true ... Helpful for all relationships in life' Nigella Lawson'A fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry' Elizabeth Day______________________________________________________________________________________How can we have better relationships?In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the vital do's and don'ts of relationships. This is a book for us all. Whether you are interested in understanding how your upbringing has shaped you, looking to handle your child's feelings or wishing to support your partner, you will find indispensable information and realistic tips in these pages. Philippa Perry's sane, sage and judgement-free advice is an essential resource on how to have the best possible relationships with the people who matter to you most.Featuring exclusive new chapter on sibling relationships._____________________________________________________________________________________'It gave me hope as a new parent' Babita Sharma'This has genuinely had such a positive impact on my life and my relationship with my daughter' Josh Widdicombe'She writes with an inquisitive elegance rarely found in parenting guides ... it is forgiving and persuasive' Hadley Freeman, the Guardian 'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times MagazineThe Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read has sold over 1.3 million copies worldwide since publication, BBVA March 2024Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023 Read more

A delightful, beautifully illustrated hardback picture book for a new sibling celebrating their role as the biggest, following the arrival of a new baby.With gorgeous full colour illustrations, the story follows two charming foxes on a wonderful journey, discovering the unique role of an older sibling. Promoting involvement and acceptance, the book starts ‘When the baby arrived your very important job began’ and guides the child on the special reasons why being a big brother or sister is so rewarding.With space for a handwritten personal message in the front, You’re The Biggest makes a fantastic keepsake gift for a child on the arrival of their baby brother or sister.Guide age range: 0-5 years. Made with paper & love, from you to me.Why we love itWe love this book, with its gorgeous illustrations and truly sentimental messages that make the sibling feel included and appreciated. We can see why it’s a best seller, and we really like that the author has also considered a complementary gift for the baby.•Square 21.7 x 21.7cm•Written and illustrated by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson•32 pages of 140gsm coated, FSC paper•Hardback book•Matt colour cover with spot UV detail and colour internal pages•Colour coordinated end papers•Ethically produced from sustainably sourced materials•Designed and published in the UK•Child Protection Certified Read more

UPDATED EDITION 2018The first six months with a new baby is a special and exciting time full of milestones and new experiences. This updated edition of Your Baby Week by Week explains the changes that your baby will go through in their first six months. Each chapter covers a week of their development so you’ll know when your baby will start to recognize you, when they’ll smile and laugh for the first time and even when they’ll be old enough to prefer some people to others!Paediatrician Dr Caroline Fertleman and health writer Simone Cave’s practical guide provides reassuring advice so you can be confident about your baby’s needs. Including:- How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk- Spotting when you need to take your baby to the doctor- Identifying why your baby is crying- How long your baby is likely to sleep and cry for- Tips on breastfeeding and when to wean your babyFull of all the information and tips for every parent Your Baby Week by Week is the only guide you’ll need to starting life with your new arrival. Read more

'Michael Connelly is a powerhouse, an unstoppable force in crime fiction. The Waiting is proof he is at the top of his game."MICK HERRON, #1 bestselling author of SLOW HORSES ****IN COLD CASES,IT'S NOT THE HOPE THAT KILLS YOU. IT'S THE WAITING.LAPD Detective Renée Ballard gets a DNA hit in a case that has gone unsolved for twenty years. A recently arrested man is genetically related to a serial rapist who terrorised the city of angels.But when the relative is revealed, it is the last person you want to accuse unless the evidence is watertight...With the help of the newest volunteer to the cold case unit - patrol officer Maddie Bosch, Harry's daughter - Ballard finally has another badge on the team. But Maddie has an ulterior motive for getting access to the city's library of souls.Because some crimes have been waiting to be solved longer than others...An electrifying and authoritative page-turner from one of the greatest crime writers of all-time - the author behind Amazon Prime's Bosch and Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer.**** CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A master of the genre' STEPHEN KING 'An incredible writer' RICHARD OSMAN 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'Nobody writes a better modern thriller' EVENING STANDARD 'One of the world's greatest crime writers' DAILY MAIL Read more

In this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children. Featuring clear explanations, age-appropriate strategies and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child will help your children to lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives using twelve key strategies, including:Name It to Tame It: Corral raging right-brain behavior through left-brain storytelling, appealing to the left brain's affinity for words and reasoning to calm emotional storms and bodily tension.Engage, Don't Enrage: Keep your child thinking and listening, instead of purely reacting.Move It or Lose It: Use physical activities to shift your child's emotional state.Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: Guide your children when they are stuck on a negative emotion, and help them understand that feelings come and go.SIFT: Help children pay attention to the Sensations, Images, Feelings, and Thoughts within them so that they can make better decisions and be more flexible.Connect Through Conflict: Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success. Read more

From potty-training expert and social worker Jamie Glowacki, who’s already helped over half a million families successfully toilet train their preschoolers, comes a newly revised and updated guide that’s “straight-up, parent-tested, and funny to boot” (Amber Dusick, author of Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures).Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it’s done. Her six-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents. Here’s the good news: your child is probably ready to be potty trained EARLIER than you think (ideally, between 20–30 months), and it can be done FASTER than you expect (most kids get the basics in a few days—but Jamie’s got you covered even if it takes a little longer). If you’ve ever said to yourself: -How do I know if my kid is ready? -Why won’t my child poop in the potty? -How do I avoid “potty power struggles”? -How can I get their daycare provider on board? -My kid was doing so well—why is he regressing? -And what about nighttime?! Oh Crap! Potty Training can solve all of these (and other) common issues. This isn’t theory, you’re not bribing with candy, and there are no gimmicks. This is real-world, from-the-trenches potty training information—all the questions and all the answers you need to do it once and be done with diapers for good. Read more

**Winner of the Best Pregnancy Product at the Mother & Baby Awards 2025**‘Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questions’Emma Bunton, co-founder of Kit and KinWhether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead.Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months.As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. You’ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including -- How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born- The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour- Incredible facts about breast milkPacked with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you'll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are! Read more

Welcome to Port Berry, where love and new beginnings are just around the corner.Spencer Jordan leads a quiet life in Port Berry, running his flower shop and mentoring children at the Sunshine Centre. But everything changes when he finds a baby on his doorstep — and a note claiming he’s the father.Beth Horton never planned to be a single mother. Overwhelmed by postnatal anxiety and desperate for help, she feels she has no choice but to leave her son, Archie, in Spencer’s care. She believes his father will provide what she can’t.But almost immediately, Beth’s love for Archie draws her back to Port Berry. Now she must face Spencer — and the past she thought she could leave behind.As they navigate the highs and lows of unexpected parenthood, Beth begins to see Port Berry — and Spencer — in a new light. But when a shocking revelation threatens to disrupt their newfound family, Beth and Spencer learn that a second chance is always possible in Port Berry.This heartwarming read is perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Milly Johnson, Kim Nash, Jessica Redland and Jo Bartlett.Readers love A New Arrival in Port Berry:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a slow burn romance that got me feeling all the feels. More than anything else I love the characters.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So moving and the depth and sensitivity to the telling of it is done to perfection.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with a lot of heart-wrenching parts. But it had so many sweet parts as well.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loving this series and can’t wait for another visit soon.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lovely uplifting story about love, happiness and being kind . . . Highly recommend this one, and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.’More stories from Port Berry coming soon! Read more

"IF I COULD GIVE 6 STARS I WOULD" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Qureshi’s gentle, Hallmark Channel-esque storytelling hits the spot. Readers seeking a soft and sweet love story will be pleased.’ Publishers Weekly🐉🔥☕❤️🐉🔥☕❤️🐉🔥☕❤️🐉🔥☕❤️🐉🔥☕❤️🐉🔥☕❤️🐉🔥☕❤️The perfect cozy, romantic fantasy BESTSELLER for fans of Gilmore Girls and dragons!When Saphira opens her cafe welcoming pet baby dragons, she isn’t expecting it to be quite so hard to keep the fires burning. But her young dragon patrons keep incinerating her furniture, which means selling coffee isn’t covering all her costs.Local heart-throb Aiden is a gardener, though his disobedient baby dragon is a major distraction from his beloved plants. However, Saphira’s café gives him an idea – he’ll ask Saphira to train his dragon, and pay her enough to keep the cafe afloat.They know they’re the answer to each other’s problems, but happy-go-lucky Saphira and gorgeous-but-grumpy Aiden couldn’t be more different. Can they find a way to work together – and maybe even ignite some fire of their own?The perfect dual POV, grumpy sunshine cozy fantasy, with HEA guaranteed!Tropes:Grumpy x Sunshine 🌞We pretend we're married! 💍Small town 🍂Low spice ✨**The Baby Dragon Cafe was a Times top 10 bestselling paperback and an Amazon top 10 bestselling ebook on Feb 1st 2025*** Read more

The number 1 Sunday Times bestseller. Now including a new chapter, with untold stories updating on Louise's life.How do you learn to live again when you've danced with death?Louise’s road to having a baby was far from easy, suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage during her first pregnancy and being caught in a terrifying house fire in her second. But her troubles were far from over when she gave birth. During an emergency c-section, she had severe complications and fought for her life over a number of days, whilst her son was taken into NICU. This terrifying experience impacted on Louise's mental health in a way that completely changed her life, as she has battled to come to terms with what happened to her, whilst also becoming a mother.As Louise has rebuilt herself step by step, she has reflected back on her past – from her childhood and dynamics with her family, to her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships, as well as the rollercoaster years of her time on Made in Chelsea. Louise’s experience has changed the way she sees the world and redefined what's important to her. Although it has been a challenging journey, she is determined to come out more alive than ever. Louise’s powerful story, told with raw honesty, shows the incredible human ability to overcome anything, no matter what life throws at you.'Searing, truthful and compassionate. Louise Thompson might count herself Lucky but we are the lucky ones to have this book.' Elizabeth Day'Amazing. I cried so much. It's a really important and gorgeous book that Louise has poured her heart into.' Giovanna Fletcher Read more

'Terrifyingly BRILLIANT’MARIAN KEYES, AUTHOR OF GROWN UPS'A book that needed to exist in the world. It is the book that was missing’LISA TADDEO, AUTHOR OF THREE WOMEN AND ANIMAL‘Magnificent: I read it one sitting’KATE MOSSE, AUTHOR OF THE CITY OF TEARSSometimes Marisa gets the fanciful notion that Kate has visited the house before. She makes herself at home without any self-consciousness. She puts her toothbrush right there in the master bathroom, on the shelf next to theirs.In Jake, Marisa has found everything she’s ever wanted. Then their new lodger Kate arrives.Something about Kate isn’t right. Is it the way she looks at Marisa’s boyfriend? Sits too close on the sofa? Constantly asks about the baby they are trying for? Or is it all just in Marisa’s head?After all, that’s what her Jake keeps telling her. And she trusts him – doesn’t she?But Marisa knows something is wrong. That the woman sleeping in their house will stop at nothing to get what she wants.Marisa just doesn’t know why.How far will she go to find the answer – and how much is she willing to lose?‘A pacy, stylish thriller in which suspense is accompanied by fist-pumping feminism and, perhaps toughest of all, hope.’THE OBSERVER‘Pulse-quickening-tale’STYLIST‘Scintillating’THE SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLER OF THE MONTH‘A compassionately crafted psychological drama’HARPERS BAZAAR‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough’PRIMA MAGAZINE‘A genius twist that left me reeling’GOOD HOUSEKEEPING‘Be prepared for a sleight-of-hand-twist that will leave you gasping’RED MAGAZINE‘Utterly engrossing’REFINERY 29‘Sharp and sinister’MAIL ON SUNDAY‘Impossible to put down’DAILY MAIL‘A rich plot that also delves into meaty topics’GRAZIASunday Times bestseller 06/09/2021Elizabeth Day's book 'Friendaholic' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-03-18. Read more

'A truly fascinating must-read' – Elinor Cleghorn, bestselling author of Unwell Women'Powerful and well-researched. The Lost Girls of Autism shines a much-needed spotlight on a critical issue' – Dr Maureen Dunne, author of The Neurodiversity EdgeThe history of autism is male. It is time for women and girls to enter the spotlight.When autistic girls meet clinicians, they are often misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, personality disorders – or receive no diagnosis at all. Autism’s ‘male spotlight’ means we are only now starting to redress this profound injustice.In The Lost Girls of Autism, renowned brain scientist Gina Rippon delves into the emerging science of female autism, asking why it has been systematically ignored for so long. Generations of researchers, convinced autism was a male problem, simply didn’t bother looking for it in women. But it is now becoming increasingly clear that many autistic women and girls do not fit the traditional, male, model of autism. Instead, they camouflage and mask, hiding their autistic traits to accommodate a society that shuns them.Urgent and insightful, this is a searching examination of how sexism has biased our understanding of autism. Informed by the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, The Lost Girls of Autism is a clarion call for society to recognize the full spectrum of autistic experience. Read more

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONA BBC 2 'BETWEEN THE COVERS' BOOK CLUB PICK'Wonderful' RICHARD OSMAN'Perfect' INDIA KNIGHT'Beautiful' JESSIE BURTON'Witty and sharp' DAVID NICHOLLS1957, the suburbs of south east London. Jean Swinney is a journalist on a local paper, trapped in a life of duty and disappointment from which there is no likelihood of escape. When a young woman, Gretchen Tilbury, contacts the paper to claim that her daughter is the result of a virgin birth, it is down to Jean to discover whether she is a miracle or a fraud. As the investigation turns her quiet life inside out, Jean is suddenly given an unexpected chance at friendship, love and - possibly - happiness.'Gorgeous . . . I could not recommend it more' PANDORA SYKES'Remarkable . . . Small Pleasures is no small pleasure' THE TIMES'Irresistible . . . wry, perceptive and quietly devastating' MAIL ON SUNDAY Read more

***THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***'The most raw, funny and liberating look at what it is to be a woman.' – FEARNE COTTON‘Paloma is a storyteller like no other. Empowering and healing – a whole generation of women are about to feel SEEN!’ – GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Gritty, funny, poetic and freeing.' – ANNA MATHUR, Psychotherapist and bestselling author'A tremendous book, both entertaining and important' – The i newspaperCan women 'have it all'?What does it mean to be a woman and a mother in the modern age?In this passionate, funny and fierce polemic, Paloma Faith delves deep into theissues that face women today, from puberty and sexual awakenings, to battlingthrough the expectations of patriarchy and the Supermum myth.Infused with Paloma's characteristic humour, and raw honesty about thechallenges of IVF and the early years of motherhood, this book is a beautifulcelebration of women's work and the invisible load women carry. Moving fromquestions around identity and how motherhood impacts on that, to what it evenmeans to be a 'good mother', how we need to embrace messiness,imperfection and the bittersweet pleasures of being 'selfish', and puttingourselves first.Paloma invites us into her own coming of age and relationship with her mum, toexplore how our bonds with our children evolve into adulthood. We see aglimpse of the complexities and joys of Paloma's experience of jugglingromantic love, heartbreak and dating with the demands of motherhood.Published by Happy Place Books Read more