Best children's books of 2020

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The Republic Of Birds

Jessica Miller

From rising star Jessica Miller comes this richly imagined fantasy adventure, an unmissable addition to the genre for readers of Karen Foxlee, Jessica Townsend and Philip Pullman.

$16.99

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The List of Things that Will Not Change

Rebecca Stead

A sensitive and heart-warming middle grade novel exploring themes of love, change and forgiving your own mistakes, from award-winning children’s author Rebecca Stead.

$16.99

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As Fast As I Can

Penny Tangey

One girl. One dream. A few hurdles. Ten-year-old Vivian is determined to win a medal at the Olympic Games one day. Problem is, she hasn’t found a sport she’s any…

$16.99

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The Year the Maps Changed

Danielle Binks

One extraordinary year will change them all…

$17.99

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How to Write the Soundtrack to Your Life

Fiona Hardy,Fiona Hardy

From the up-and-coming talent behind How To Make A Movie in 12 Days comes a funny and moving mystery about family, friendship and finding your voice.     

$19.99

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Aussie Kids: Meet Taj at the Lighthouse

Maxine Beneba Clarke

Hi! I’m Taj. This is my favourite T-shirt.

$12.99

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The Heart of the Bubble

Trace Balla

From award-winning author Trace Balla, this graphic novel set during the coronavirus pandemic is the touching tale of a family’s awakening to what really matters.

$19.95 $10.00

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Willy-willy Wagtail (Tales from the Bush Mob, Book 1)

Helen Milroy

Tales from the Bush Mob is a series of books about the Bush Mob, a group of animals that works together to solve problems.

$24.99

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Hattie

Frida Nilsson

A funny, lively, sympathetic illustrated chapter book about a street-smart country girl in her first year of school, from internationally award-winning Frida Nilsson.

$16.99

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Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger, Book 1)

Amy Timberlake

No one wants a skunk. They are unwelcome on front stoops. They should not linger in Rock Rooms. Skunks should never, ever be allowed to move in. But Skunk is…

$19.99

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