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NOBODY REALLY HAS THEIR SH*T TOGETHER BY LUKE JOHN MATTHEW ARNOLD
Ever feel like your life isn’t quite as sorted as you’d like it to be? Well, relax because everyone else feels that way too! With hilarious doodles and swearwords aplenty, this cheeky and uplifting book is a pocket-sized reminder to smile through life’s challenges. $24.99,
Hardie Grant
HEY, ARE YOU OKAY? BY MARIEKE DE GOEIJ
Around 4.2 million Australians have experienced mental health issues over the past year while others remain undiagnosed. In this beautifully hand-illustrated workbook, De Goeij shares the tips, tricks, activities and reminders that really helped her to get on her feet. $36.99,
Hardie Grant
THE BEING HUMAN COLLECTION BY DR CARRIE HAYWARD
If you prefer self-help served up in fiction form, this beautifully boxed collection of short stories by psychologist Dr Carrie Hayward could be the salve you’re looking for. Each tale draws on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), providing hopeful messages to enrich our everyday lives. $69.99, Exisle
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TELL HER SHE’S DREAMIN’ BY SIMONE AMELIA JORDAN
From growing up Lebanese-Australian in the whitewashed ‘80s to moving to New York and editing the world’s most beloved rap magazine, Jordan’s memoir is a handbook to help encourage ambitious women. Read this if you long to break free of the boundaries that have been placed on you by others. $34.99,
Hachette
CHICO THE SCHNAUZER BY TARYN BRUMFITT WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY LEVI GEORGE
Body image advocate Brumfitt follows on from her bestselling Embrace series with a book that’s especially for kids! It follows the journey of Chico as he goes on the playdate of his life with his canine friends, and learns that dogs, like humans, come in all shapes and sizes. $19.99, Penguin
WHY AM I LIKE THIS? BY DR JEN MARTIN WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY HOLLY JOLLEY
Ever walked into a room and instantly forgotten the reason you went there? Martin breaks down the science behind our weirdest thoughts and habits in this fun and comprehensive guide for anyone who has ever wondered why we do the strange things we do. $27.99, Hardie
Grant
SMALL VICTORIES BY JOHANNA BASFORD
Sometimes we don’t have time for big projects and we need to grab those little moments. From pint-sized floralscapes to tiny toadstools, this pocket-friendly colouring book of mini masterpieces offers a window into creative escapism you can step through anytime, anywhere.
$29.99, Ebury
NOT THE END OF THE WORLD BY HANNAH RITCHIE
We see so many doomsday headlines about the planet that it’s easy to forget we’re making progress too. Ritchie presents recent research, practical guidance and graphics as she argues that we could be on track to become the first generation to achieve true sustainability. $36.99, Penguin