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Explore the new junior fiction books available at Readings, perfect for ages 5-8.
Jarvis
Just you and me and the stars. I'm as happy as can be...
Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don't always understand each other, they both agree…
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Bear didn’t really like the painting. I mean, look at it. But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her…
Bear and Bird are best friends…
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Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
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In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops
Anh Do
From spectator to superstar, the Champ is back in another fast-and-funny adventure from mega-bestselling author Anh Do!
Aaron Blabey
Forget what you know. This book changes everything. Someone’s found her voice and she has a lot to tell you. Take a deep breath, hermano, it’s The Bad Guys: Episode…
In stock at 7 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 7 shops
Sara Shepard
The second book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard
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Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family.
Ash…
In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops
Jane Godwin
A warm and relatable junior fiction series about all the big and little things that matter when you're finding your place in the wide new world, from Jane Godwin, one…
Tania Ingram, A. Yi (illus.)
Meet Aggie Flea – a girl with a big imagination ... that lands her in even bigger trouble!
Zanib Mian
Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives is the brand-new series from Zanib Mian. Perfect for fans of Planet Omar and Tom Gates…
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Miss Franklin's getting married! Weir and Bella have a very important job, and they can't wait for the party. But will a cupcake mix-up cause a cake-tastrophe! It won't be…
In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops
Thomas Tidholm, Anna-Clara Tidholm (illus.), Julia Marshall (trans.)
Three children go on a polar expedition in an epic, imaginary adventure, fully illustrated for newly independent readers.
What happens when the World's #1 Cat Video Star gets accused of a crime she didn't commit? She becomes a Cat on the Run, that's what. But how do you…
In stock at 8 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 8 shops
James Foley
When Star Division discovers a magical meteorite with anti-gravity powers, Dr Nude will stop at nothing to get his naked little hands on it - including brainwashing a Star employee…
Xavier Bonet, Marie Trinchant (trans.)
A magical graphic novel about a secret school of witches, animal guardians and magical gemstones from an international comic artist!
Andrew McDonald, Ben Wood (illus.)
For kids who love Narwhal and Jelly comes this joyous early graphic novel series about four twigs and their adventures in nature. The world is big when you’re a twig!
Meredith Costain
Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I'm Ella, and this is my diary. Ella and her BFF Zoe are on…
Edwina Wyatt, Evie Barrow (illus.)
A beautiful and heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure.
Cub loves exploring the Great Outdoors - he is prepared for everything. Well, he tries to be. There are plenty of…
R.J. Timmis
If you don't like this series you can BITE ME. Jawsome is awesome.
Dianne Wolfer (Author)
A celebration of community, adventure, kindness and, above all, dogs!
Tim Harris
Book number 3 is here, in the stupendously rat-tastic Ratbags series from the award-winning, bestselling author and funnyman, Tim Harris.
Humans have had enough of rats and their ratbag ways…
Kate Foster
A fun, frolicking adventure about five kids with a mystery to solve!
Eleven-year-old Oli is spending his school holidays at Heroes Club, where kids can build friendships and learn about…
Jon Klassen
Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.
Joerg Muehle, Melody Shaw (trans.)
A fast-paced, comical story for early readers, in which Dad's hair takes off through the open window to freedom!
Rebecka Sharpe Shelberg, Sofya Karmazina (illus.)
A contemporary new series, featuring an appealing new protagonist and her modern family.
Ursula Dubosarsky
A hilarious and charming story about a boy and his amphibious friend who do a series of odd jobs for their eccentric neighbours, from an Australian Children's Laureate and the…
This is the one you've been waiting for ... the Bad Guys Episode 17!
Paula Harrison
Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in this debut book perfect for children aged 5+
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Liz Watson & Fiona Harris
Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there's one thing she loves the most ... netball. Read all about it in her diary!
Zana Fraillon, Andrew Joyner (illus.)
A hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia's most respected writers for…
Ed Franck & Thé Tjong-Khing
Philosophical, wise, funny, true-to-child and wonderfully illustrated stories about an unbreakable friendship between a panda and a squirrel, from two world greats of children’s literature.
Ulf Nilsson
Fifth in the series of funny detective stories for early readers set in a friendly forest in which two determinedly fair police-retired-toad Gordon and the indefatigable mouse Buffy-solve the mystery…
Jane Godwin & Robin Cowcher (illus.)
From master storyteller Jane Godwin, a heartwarming new junior fiction series about an observant, thoughtful six-year-old girl named Isabelle, and about all the big and little things that matter when…
The fun new series you don't want to miss!
From award-winning bestselling author and funnyman, Tim Harris, comes this stupendously rat-tastic new series. These are the Ratbags. They have pizza…
Allison Rushby
The first book in a magical and mischievous new series for early readers from beloved author Allison Rushby.
Imagine if your baby sister could make wishes come true...
Flick has…
Max is a mole on a mission. With Helen Hippo and June Bug by his side, Max must stop the evil Goldfish-Finger from stealing a priceless, solid gold fishfinger.
Emma Carroll, Lauren Child
It only takes one strike: A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child.
Maggie O'Farrell
The new children’s book from multi-award-winning author of Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell, paired once more with Daniela Terrazzini’s stunning illustrations.
When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he…
Hiroshi Ito
A comic-style chapter book about sibling rivalry and a child’s impulse to run away from home-and come back again!
Andy Griffiths,Terry Denton
The world’s most famous Treehouse is getting festive! With lots of laughs at every level in The 156-Storey Treehouse, from the bestselling series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
Danny Katz (Author)
Highly and hilariously illustrated, three stories of the antics and adventures that kids can get up to in the 15 minutes that is Little Lunch !
At Little Lunch Manny’s…
At Little Lunch Tamara…
At Little Lunch we…
At Little Lunch Mrs…
Kim Kane
Ginger Green is BRIMMING with excitement, BURSTING to dance and BUSTING to play with her friends.
But will she ever have a drama-free play date? There’s no such thing, but…
Available to order, ships in approx 4 weeksAvailable to order
Lana Spasevski
The most exciting kid to hit the junior fiction space since Billie B Brown!
Say hello to Sadie … a superstar baker with a big heart!
Katrina Nannestad
The right book might just change your life …
Mim Cohen roams the world in a travelling bookshop, with her dad and brother and a horse called Flossy. Flossy leads…
