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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Carrie Gallasch
With wistful illustrations by award-winning Sara Acton, Cherries is a story about the freedom of childhood and the magic of that first bite of summer fruit.
Available to order, ships in approx 4 weeksAvailable to order
Philip Bunting
A story for anyone who likes to spend a day at the beach, and for everyone who has ever pondered the big questions about our place in the universe.
Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order
Eric Hill
Spot is loved by toddlers all around the world. In this title, Spot and his parents go to the seaside and discover all the fun that can be had in…
Pamela Allen
Thomas and Grandpa go to the beach. It is an Australian summer. The sun is shining, the gulls are screeching, and the sea is singing. Together they build a sandcastle…
In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops
Alison Lester
Imagine a beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a…
In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops
June Factor
June Factor’s simple text and Alison Lester’s delightful illustrations combine to create a special magic that captures the feeling of summer and all that it brings: changing weather, family gatherings…
Shaun Tan,Shaun Tan
Never break the rules. Especially if you don’t understand them.
In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops
Roland Harvey
An irresistible companion to the best-selling At the Beach, guaranteed to occupy children for hours as they search the illustrations for the people, creatures and activities identified in the very…
In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops
Elizabeth Honey
Sally may not be lucky at fishing, but she sure is lucky in an unexpected way. Full of sea and sky and sand, this picture book evokes all the pleasures…
Tim Winton
Alice’s family lives by the sea. Every day they run down to the jetty and jump into the smooth, dark water. They look like a bunch of dolphins. But Alice…
Trace Balla
Join Clancy and Uncle Egg on a rambling, rockhopping adventure in Gariwerd (the Grampians), to find the source of the Glenelg River. A story about following your flow, and the…
A gentle and beautiful book about slowing down and growing up, set on Australia’s Glenelg River and featuring a ten-year-old boy and his uncle. Ages 8-12.
In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops
Alison Binks
Night Walk is a captivating story about a little boys adventurous night out while camping. Full of wonder, this story not only honours our natural and beautiful landscape but also…
Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order
Bob Graham
Bob Graham tells the story of one family’s camping holiday at the beach - a beach they must share with a bus load of school kids and The Disciples of…
The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term.
In stock at 8 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 8 shops
