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Lorette Broekstra,Jenny Darling
One climbed UP the tree and two came DOWN. But who is at the billabong, waiting to have a party?
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Ying Compestine
From the bestselling illustrator of Ada Twist, Scientist comes this clever re-imagining of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale by award-winning author Ying Compestine.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton’s first book for young readers, inspired by her New York Times bestselling book It Takes a Village, illustrated by two-time…
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Kate Hoefler
It’s what makes a teeny mouse as big as a mountain, what makes his gesture after a long journey as big and as consequential as the moon.
Jimmy Fallon
Dadas all over the world got to share a special story with their little ones with Jimmy’s first book. Now it’s the mamas’ turn to shine!
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Adam Lehrhaupt
As a child takes her pencil and begins to draw pictures for a story, the narrator takes her and the reader through a rollicking sequence of events in this classic…
Leonie Lord
This is Sofa Dog, and this is his sofa. There’s no room for anyone else! But look who wants to share it with him: cats, aunties, rabbits and orangutans. There’s…
Oliver Jeffers
The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.
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Anthony Browne
When their dog goes missing, Cy and Poppy play hide and seek to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and looks for Cy - but she can’t find him anywhere…
Katherine Rundell
Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year from master storyteller and…
Bobby George,June George
Have you learned your colors and shapes? Now it’s time to learn patterns!
Amy Dixon
With his melodious voice, fondness for kale, and unfailing politeness, Maurice isn’t quite like other beasts. So his concerned Mama and Papa send their ridiculously photogenic beastie to the Abominable…
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Zoe Foster Blake
A sweet, funny story about accepting yourself and finding a friend who loves you just the way you are. Mostly, though, it’s about a fart. And fart jokes. Loooots of…
Amy Schwartz
From making faces and running races to snapping beans and wearing jeans, Amy Schwatz creates a cosy picture of friendship and love, perfect for Valentine’s Day and all year round.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Rosenthal and Barrager reunite to deliver a sparkly, magical sequel to their New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn. Uni, who believes that little girls are real, and the little…
Andy Lee
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK AGAIN! He’s back! And, once again, this cheeky blue character does not want you to open this book or turn its pages. What reason does…
Lili Wilkinson
A warm family story that will give you those special Christmas tingles.
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Patricia Hegarty
Have you ever wondered why the moon shines in the night-time sky? As the moon waxes and wanes above, the world below is full of busy night-time creatures; from turtles…
Anne Spudvilas
A magnificent visual retelling of the classic ballet story from a much-loved, award-winning illustrator.
David McAllister
The story of The Sleeping Beauty spills over with fairies and princes, passion and despair, magnificence and splendour, and the ballet version of this classic tale is the most romantic…
Shinsuke Yoshitake
A hilarious picture book about what happens when a little boy gets stuck in his clothes
Kim Krans
When a curious cat asks the question, Whose moon is that?, a panoply of animals try to stake their claim. The wolf, the owl, and the starry sky all have…
John Burningham
A new modern classic from John Burningham exploring kindness and empathy.
Kate Mayes
This is a book for anyone who has a bum or knows someone with a bum. It’s a celebration of my bum and your bum and the whole world’s bum.
Mac Barnett
Early one morning a mouse met a wolf and was quickly gobbled up…When a woeful mouse is swallowed up by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a…
Claudia Boldt
When Harold is invited to a fancy dress birthday party, he and his friends must come up with some fantastic outfits. The party is going really well but when the…
Nicki Greenberg
The meerkat choirmaster will only allow meerkats in his choir. But singing is fun and all the other animals want to join in too. A wonderfully funny picture book about…
Thyra Heder
A funny and heartfelt picture book about the friendship between a girl and her pet turtle–told from both points of view–by the author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report
Diego Vaisberg (Illustrator)
A heart-warming story about the complications of having a dinosaur as a pet.
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Herve Tullet
Best-selling author Herve Tullet extends an irresistible invitation to young children to whisper, sing and shout their way through another magical book experience.
Galia Bernstein
A debut picture book that boldly celebrates the characteristics of being a cat
How can tomorrow ever be as good as yesterday? Boy doesn’t think it can be and searches science for the key to time travel. Luckily, Grandad is on hand to…
Laura Bunting
Koalas eat gum leaves. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even on their birthdays. Most koalas dont seem to mind. But one does. He is on the lookout for some…
Antonio Ladrillo
With this fun flip-and-fold book, you can tell lots of stories by opening and closing, folding and unfolding the pages to create new colourful shapes and characters. It’s a different…
Chris Hadfield
A wonderfully warm and engaging picture book, with an audio CD of the story, read aloud by Commander Chris Hadfield.
Graeme Base
A visually gorgeous, funny adventure from the acclaimed creator of Animalia.
When our hero uses his Amazing Monster DetectoScope he finds that the house is infested with monsters! Can he…
Cynthia Rylant
Life begins small, then grows… There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle.
Gregoire Solotareff
An enduring bestseller at last available in English, this is a masterful picture book about a rabbit and a wolf who want to be best friends.
Danielle Chaperon
What happens when your best-friend bonds with the new-girl-in-school? Can two become three or will you be the odd-one-out?
Megan McKean
Much anticipated follow-up to Hello, Sydney!. A delightful look and find adventure with fun facts that kids and parents will both enjoy featuring a ‘mischief’ of magpies.
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Barbara Joosse
Strange, wonderful sights await Girl and Dragon as the inseparable friends journey far across the sea in their third warmhearted and beautifully illustrated adventure from Joosse and Cecil. Full color.
Mike Brownlow
A traditional counting rhyme with persuasive superhero powers from the creators of the bestselling Ten Little Pirates.A traditional counting rhyme with persuasive superhero powers from the creators of the bestselling…
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Tom Percival
Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him…
Martin Berdahl Aamundsen
This unique children s story about the difficulties of making new friends is illustrated in a street art style and comes with free stencils to make your own.
Kes Gray
From the creators of the award-winning and bestselling Oi Frog! and Oi Dog!, comes the absurdly funny rhyming picture book Oi Cat!
Beck Feiner
In this vibrant look at Australian cultural icons, A is for Adam Goodes, B is for Bob Hawke and C is for Cathy Freeman.
It's Raining Elephants
A beautifully illustrated story that celebrates the joys of artistic creation and the power of imagination
Jean Gourounas
This ice fishing mystery features a grumpy penguin, a troupe of curious onlookers, and a surprise ending!
