Sign up to our emails and be the first to know about new releases, special offers and more.
Become a Readings Member to make your shopping experience even easier. Sign in or sign up for free!
Hello Readings Member! Go to the member centre to view your orders, change your details, or view your lists, or sign out.
Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Breanna Humes
Beautifully told and illustrated story of Breanna, who wants to be a superhero. She asks family and friends if she can become a superhero by wishing upon a shooting star…
Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order
Dhana Fox
My name’s Rosie. I have fifty-two teeth. Would you like to play with me? Rosie’s book says making friends is easy: there are six steps to follow. But it’s not…
In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops
Scott Stuart
Scott Stuart encourages boys to embrace who they truly are in this empowering and funny story, smashing age-old assumption about what it means to be a man.
Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order
Rio Cortez
A beautiful alphabet picture book that presents key names, moments, and places in Black history with text lyrically written by poet Rio Cortez. This is an opportunity for children to…
Anna Walker
One day, a parrot appears on the doorstep. His name is Jimmy. Dad thinks Jimmy is amazing. He’s loud, he’s funny and he’s full of surprises! But Jack doesn’t like…
Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order
Eoin McLaughlin
From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, a heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing.
Jess Racklyeft
There’s Only One Friend Like You is a delightful celebration of friendship in all its forms.
Bronwyn Bancroft
In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses colours, shapes, patterns and words to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Australian continent, and to express the depth of her…
In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops
Philip Bunting
Una dreams of a life in Space. Life on Earth is just so so-so. But how will she get there? And will she complete her mission to discover life in…
In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops
Ted Prior
Join your favourite bush character in this very special exclusive hardback, the first all new Grug since 2016 and the 35th title in the Grug series.
Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order
Graeme Base
This is the story of a cow, a duck and a very big tree. At first the cow and the duck are happy with their mooberries and mushquacks, living side-by-side…
Saroo Brierley
The extraordinary true story of survival that became an international bestseller and was made into the award-winning film, Lion, starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel.
Jamila Rizvi
An insightful, topical and practical picture book story about a family coping with the changes brought about by Covid 19, from the much-loved Jamila Rizvi.
Patrick Guest
Windows is an uplifting story of how humanity has pulled together during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Maxine Beneba Clarke
A vital and timely picture book from the prize-winning and bestselling Australian author Maxine Beneba Clarke
Shaun Tan
A beautifully poetic and gorgeously illustrated reflection on the relationship between dogs and humans. Dog is a stand-alone picture book of one of the most-loved stories from the bestselling and…
Craig Smith,Katz Cowley
The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! Meet the latest addition…
Oodgeroo
Written and illustrated by Oodgeroo of the tribe Noonuccal (formerly known as Kath Walker), this book tells how Father Sky and Mother Earth created the world and all the plants…
Sha'an d'Anthes
Fern lives in a colourless, lifeless city and has only ever seen trees as pictures in her books.
Ziggy Hanaor,Daniel Gray-Barnett
Alexander’s mom keeps putting stuff in her pocket and it’s driving him crazy!
Laura Gehl
Happy Llamakkah! Follow along with the Llama family’s Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more.
Bluey
It’s Christmas Eve and Bluey, Bingo and Muffin decide to play a game called Verandah Santa! What will Santa bring them?
Maggie Hutchings
A fiery new adventure about friends who can overcome anything - with a big wish and a little help from an accident-prone dragon.
Davina Bell
From the team behind the best-selling All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors comes a cheeky story about discovering the joys of dance.
Available to order, ships in approx 4 weeksAvailable to order
Freya Blackwood
The new picture book from the seven-time CBCA Book Of The Year winner Freya Blackwood.
Nick Bland
A mesmerising new story and instant classic from the beloved author of the best-selling Very Cranky Bear books.
Moira Court
In lively rhyming prose, Moira Court captures all the fun and diversity of the dog park
Anna McGregor
All Anemone wants is a friend, but friends are hard to make when you accidentally sting everyone who comes near you.
Alison Lester
Splash into summer with this glorious love letter to the seasons.
In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops
Meg McKinlay
Extraordinary imagery and rich language spark the reader’s imagination as they enter the creative world of a young girl.
Julia Donaldson
A rich and beautiful counting book full of gorgeous baby animals, with shaped pages, flaps and fold-outs from the UK’s favourite author Julia Donaldson and award-winning illustrator Sharon King-Chai.
Archie Roach
Took the Children Away is a moving indictment of the treatment of indigenous children from the Stolen Generation’ and a song which struck a chord’ not only among the wider…
In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops
Neil Gaiman
Meet LONG JOHN McRON, SHIP’S COOK … and the most unusual babysitter you’ve ever seen.
Christian Robinson
For fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect…
Sam McBratney
The first new Guess How Much I Love You picture-book story for 24 years!
Jessica Love
The star of Julian Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return - and finds a new friend - at a wedding to be remembered.
A masterful and moving picture book by two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall.
Oliver Jeffers
A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!
Shirley Purdie
World-renowned Gija artist Shirley Purdie shares her artwork and life story in a stunning new children’s picture book.
Zoë Foster Blake
A warm and funny bedtime story where it’s the parents who won’t go to sleep. A perfect follow-up picture book to No One Likes a Fart by the inimitable Zoë…
Jeanne Willis
Award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, revamps all the favourite Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes.Think you know your favourite classic nursery rhymes?
Briony Stewart
A classic in the making - joyous and playful, this will be read again and again. Pitched perfectly at the preschooler, just learning the rules who loves being the boss.
Krys Saclier
The students of Mount Mayhem School are fed up. Their uniform is hideous, the tuckshop is full of health food, while the sports cupboard is empty. It’s time for an…
Meg Medina
From a Newbery Medalist comes the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other’s numero uno.
Issa Watanabe
A vital and powerful wordless picture book of courage, loss and hope-everything it takes to migrate to a new land.
Sue Lawson
In Mavin Road there’s no time for hellos or chats until a mysterious biscuit maker’s magic brings everyone together.
Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question- can grannies dance? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Look out for the lenticular page to…
Anna Pignataro
Kit is a witch, but she isn’t very good at witchy things. One Halloween, a bedraggled bat named Caboodle comes tumbling through Kit’s window. She tries using magic to fix…
