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Sophy Henn
I’ve known you since you started. I’ve seen a thing or two…or three or four or five or six! In fact, I’ve seen a few…
Sometimes we are loud, sometimes…
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Lydia Williams
Little Lydia learns to be the best that she can be as she competes in a variety of sports against very unusual competitors. An inspiring celebration of self-belief, the joy…
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Aura Parker
Meerkats cleaning, washing. Woooo! Slipping, sliding, swimming too. Follow Meerkat Red into the burrow and join all the colourful meerkat friends for one big crazy bathtime! But who makes the…
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Sara Varon
An adorable rhyming picture book from Sara Varon about love, friendship, and the power of holding hands.
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Maree Coote
Every picture is made with the letters that spell its name! This tour of Australia is unlike any other. Readers spell their way through the pictures of landmarks and animals…
Sophie Masson
A girl frightens her little brother by insisting there’s a tiger in the garden, but when the little brother turns the tables on the older one, the older sister ends…
Karen Foxlee
Award-winning children’s fiction author Karen Foxlee makes her picture book debut with this classic hero story about the difference one small voice can make.
In a very fine house, on…
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Didier Levy,Fred Benaglia
A very funny, tender and energetically illustrated book about a little boy who tries to re-light the fire in his dragon.
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Libby Hathorn
This is a story about iconic Australian writer Stella Miles Franklin, namesake of two major literary prizes, during her brief but formative time as a governess in rural New South…
Satoshi Kitamura
Hattie the rabbit conjures an amazing succession of animals out of her hat, and for a grand finale produces a wonderful habitat where they can all live. Bigger and bigger…
Karen Kilpatrick,Luis O. Ramos Jr
This funny and clever picture book shows how Pencil met Eraser-and why they work so well together.
Joe Todd-Stanton
From award-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton, an endearing story of empathy and the unlikely friendship that forms between a standoffish mouse and a clever fox.
Alex Rance
Featuring one of the key characters from the bestselling Tiger’s Roar, Rabbit’s Hop is Rabbit’s ‘origin story’ - a celebration of recognising your strengths, accepting help, encouraging others and enjoying…
Hendrik Jonas
It’s spring and everywhere birds are calling out to each other. But one bird has forgotten which sound to make. As young readers are introduced to each type of animal…
Susanna Mattiangeli
Hannah ignores the voice calling to her and stays in the park with the Odd Furry Creature, making a home in a secret hideout, until, after a long time passes…
Galia Bernstein
Tired of her large, noisy, baboon family, young Leyla runs away and meets a lizard who teaches her to sit alone, be quiet, and do nothing.
Cinders McLeod
A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a bunny learns he can’t buy everything he wants with his allowance!
Mikel Casal
This smart and whimsical portrait of the inhabitants of a town reveals the joys of discovering what makes each person unique and extraordinary.
Brooke Boynton-Hughes
We all battle monsters… Molly battles her own, finally banishing them with bravery, generosity, and ultimately the only force powerful enough: friendship.
Herve Tullet
Creative genius Herve Tullet on the subject closest to his heart: AN IDEA!
Gemma Koomen
A beautiful debut about community and friendship set in the world of the Tree Keepers: tiny people who look after the tree, and each other.
Kirsty Murray
Billy wants a dog. He really really really wants one. Billy’s parents aren’t so sure. So one morning, Billy takes matters into his own paws.
Ben Sanders
When a lovable sloth’s book is hijacked by a fox with STYLE and PIZZAZZ, sloth has to learn how to find his voice and take back control.
Josh Pyke
Leonard doesn’t like bedtime, especially when there’s a five-nosed, seven-tailed, eleven-handed, scaly-waily monster hiding in the corner of his bedroom.
It seems like Leonard will never sleep again … until…
Megan Hess
Acclaimed fashion illustrator Hess delivers the second delightful rhyming tale about a stylish little mouse. It’s Fashion Week in Paris and Claris is not missing the show of her favorite…
David Metzenthen
A stylish and satisfying picture book about a curious pet rabbit who accidentally escapes the safety of her backyard, and then must survive in the wilds of suburbia at night.
Katie Harnett
A story of tolerance and friendship across social boundaries, told through a charming cast of canine characters.
Gabby Dawnay
Samuel Drew makes his way through the busy streets pulling behind him a beautiful package. But what could be inside? As all the animals try to guess, a wonderful parage…
Jasmine Seymour
Baby Business tells the story of the baby smoking ceremony that welcomes baby to country. The smoke is a blessing - it will protect the baby and remind them that…
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Anna Dewdney,Reed Duncan
A seriously silly ABC book packed with imaginary animals from the creator of the Llama Llama books, Anna Dewdney, and Reed Duncan.
Phil Cummings
An atmospheric and lyrical story about the moon landing from a uniquely Australian perspective to mark the 50-year anniversary of the moon walk by Phil Cummings, the bestselling author of…
Kat Patrick
A hilarious and touching story of friendship, superheroes, love, and capes.
Frances Watts
A delightful picture book about a friendship between an exuberant but loveable dachshund and his more retiring, tidy housemate.
Sophie Beer
Arthur’s circus is full of daring performers.
The Acrobat can soar like an eagle. The Strongman can lift a car with one finger. The Jugglers can breathe fire like dragons…
A funny, thought-provoking introduction to homonyms and homophones, with crisply bright, contemporary illustrations.
Meet a yack who can’t stop yackety-yacking, a hare with huge hair and a bear who’s, well…
Mark Greenwood
Dream astronaut dreams, and celebrate Australia’s role in one of humanity’s greatest achievements, the moon landing of 1969. Moonwalkers is a joyous story of imagination and play - the greatest…
Christine Roussey
For his sixth birthday, a boy hopes for the perfect adorable dwarf rabbit of his dreams! However, the bunny he receives looks like a potato. The boy is sad and…
Fiona Burrows
Violet is a girl with big ideas. She is always thinking. One day she starts thinking about nothing.
What is nothing? Where is nothing? Is it real? And if nothing…
Edwina Wyatt
Fox is desperate to gain Bird’s affection, and does everything she orders him to do. But when Bird goes too far and Fox stops caring about her, Bird goes to…
Elisa Pallmer,Meg Raby
This engaging picture book shows everyday life with little crow siblings when one of them is on the autism spectrum. My Brother Otto is a child-friendly, endearing, and fun picture…
Arwen Huang
Anna is a shy, book-loving girl whose only friends are the characters in her books, but when Grandpa suggests she go outside to play, Anna has trouble talking to the…
Joanna Gaines
Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From failed endeavors, obstacles (bunnies that eat everything!), and lessons learned, the Gaines family shares how they…
Vera Brosgol
The Little Guys might be small, but they aim to be mighty.
Dave Eggers
Goodnight Moon meets The Wonderful Things You Will Be in this incredibly commercial, beautiful title from bestselling author Dave Eggers.
Rhys Brisenden
A heartwarming rhyming text with humorous, bold illustrations to inspire confidence!
Chloe Jasmine Harris
A story about facing your fears and finding your strengths
Maple lives in a tree house in the woods. She’s scared of most things, especially the animals who live below…
Patricia Hegarty
Discover a world beneath the waves that is teeming with life, from tiny graceful seahorses to darting tropical fish and from electric eels to humpback whales. A colourful array of…
Sylvia Laing
From debut illustrator Sylvia Liang comes a beautifully illustrated and profound story about challenging the norms.