We have a many collections to suit different reading needs and special interests. We also stock foreign and dual-language titles. Please see below.
Dyslexic-friendly books
We have a range of labelled dyslexic-friendly titles. These books have a simpler sentence structure, and easier-to-read fonts. Some have slightly yellow paper.
Dyslexic-friendly titles have an orange dot on the spine. You can also find them on our catalogue by clicking the age-range links below.
We also provide a wide range of graphic novels that may engage reluctant readers.
Helping Hands Collection
A collection of children’s books to use with younger children. They can help to explain difficult or emotional topics, such as:
- divorce,
- bereavement,
- going to the hospital,
- starting school,
- seeing the dentist,
- making friends, loneliness,
- new baby, going to the hairdressers,
- disabilities, and some illnesses,
- emotions, and more…
We have a range of titles on various topics including:
Adoption Bullying Death/Bereavement Visit the Dentist
Emotions/Behaviour:
Feeling Scared Sharing Feeling Worried
Browse by condition here:
Parent Aid Collection
These books are aimed at parents, and include books on reading with children, helping with homework etc. The books have a parent aid sticker on the spine with a red cross.
Exam and Study Support
If your school follows a particular exam board for a subject, please let us know.
Autism Collection
A growing collection of titles about Autism Spectrum Conditions. These are for parents, carers, professionals, and people with autism.
Autism Collection books cover topics including:
- adult & female diagnosis,
- sensory processing and & emotional issues,
- coping strategies, and more.
Foreign & Dual-Language Books (Children’s)
We have access to a growing range of foreign language and dual-language titles. This collection includes Board Books and Picture Books for parents and children to enjoy together.
Many languages available. If we don’t have the language you would like, then please ask us.
Click on the links below to see lists of titles in stock for each language (more languages may be available, please see our catalogue):
ITALIAN KURDISH PANJABI POLISH
Foreign Language Books (Adults)
A collection of foreign language titles for adults. These books are both:
- English translations into other languages,
- and untranslated books from overseas.
BENGALI CHINESE FRENCH GERMAN GUJARATI
HINDI ITALIAN PANJABI POLISH RUSSIAN SPANISH URDU
LGBT Reads
We have a wide selection of LGBT interest material. This includes fiction and biographies for both adults and children.