Non-Christmassy picture books for Christmas

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New Year

Mei Zihan, Qin Leng (illus.)

A moving picture book to read when we’re missing family far away, set during Lunar New Year.

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The Miracle of Hanukkah

Malachy Doyle

The Miracle of Hanukkah is the perfect picture book to introduce children to the story and traditions of Hanukkah, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations…

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What Do You Do to Celebrate?

Ashleigh Barton

A glorious new picture book from the bestselling creators of What Do You Call Your Grandpa? and What Do You Call Your Grandma?

In every corner of the globe, as…

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The Giant and the Sea

Trent Jamieson

Perfect for the children of the Climate Strike, this is a lyrical and deeply moving story about climate change, standing up for what you believe in, and the power of…

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Finding Our Heart

Thomas Mayo, Blak Douglas (illus.)

A young reader’s edition that follows Thomas Mayor’s bestselling book Finding the Heart of the Nation.

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The Tiny Star

Mem Fox

Once upon a time, although this happens all the time, a tiny star fell to earth…

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Sing Me the Summer

Alison Lester

Splash into summer with this glorious love letter to the seasons.

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This Small Blue Dot

Zeno Sworder

A young girl introduces the newest member of her family to the small wonders, big lessons and other important stuff that makes being a child so special.

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Family

Aunty Fay Muir,Sue Lawson

This is the second book from the Our Place series, that introduces young minds to First Nations’ cultural philosophies that Aunty Fay Muir, a Boonwurrung Elder holds close to her…

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You Matter

Christian Robinson

For fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect…

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