Best picture books of 2022

Cover image for It's My Rubber Band!
Hardback

It’s My Rubber Band!

Shinsuke Yoshitake

A wildly imaginative story by the acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake.    

$21.99

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

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Hardback

Open Your Heart to Country

Jasmine Seymour

Told in English and Dharug, Open Your Heart to Country is a moving account of reconnection to Country from a First Nations perspective. This picture book invites readers to reflect…

$27.99

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

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Hardback

Be Careful, Xiao Xin!

Alice Pung & Sher Rill Ng

From best-selling author Alice Pung and renowned illustrator Sher Rill Ng comes an extraordinarily powerful and moving book about how the past can shape the future.

$24.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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Hardback

Off to the Market

Alice Oehr

A celebration of the joy of markets, cooking, and fresh food.

$24.99

In stock at 8 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 8 shops

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Hardback

Where Have You Been, Little Cat?

Richard Jones

This adorable tale from internationally acclaimed picture book creator Richard Jones encourages readers to explore their emotions and free their imaginations as they are invited into Little Cat’s world…

$24.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

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Hardback

Come Over to My House

Eliza Hull, Sally Rippin, Daniel Gray-Barnett (illus.)

A delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are d/Deaf or disabled.

$24.99

In stock at 7 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 7 shops

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Hardback

Ceremony: Welcome to Our Country

Adam Goodes,Ellie Laing & David Hardy

A joyful celebration of family and culture, the Welcome to Our Country series introduces First Nations history to children. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and…

$24.99

In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops

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Hardback

Farmhouse

Sophie Blackall,Sophie Blackall

A lavish and moving tribute to a beloved place in the vein of Hello Lighthouse from two-time Caldecott Medallist, Sophie Blackall.        

$24.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

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Hardback

What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

Davina Bell & Hilary Jean Tapper

A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life’s little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.       

$24.99

In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops

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Hardback

My Strange Shrinking Parents

Zeno Sworder

From the author of the award-winning picture book This Small Blue Dot comes a new tale of a family that doesn’t look like all the others, carrying an enduring message…

$25.99

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops