Australia is the home of so much valuable, unique and vulnerable wildlife. With recent bushfires highlighting the urgent need to protect and preserve our animal populations, here are some of our favourite children’s books that show love for Australian wildlife.

Fauna: Australia’s Most Curious Creatures by Tania McCartney

This attractive illustrated guide is the perfect introduction to Aust…

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One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus Bluey: Time to Play! Bluey: The Beach Dog Man: Fetch-22 by Dav Pilkey Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Bluey: Fruit Bat Young Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors by Davina Bell & Jenny Løvlie The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams Guts by Raina Telgemeier

It’s been a while since Bluey has been knocked off the top…

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Starting childcare, kindergarten or school can be an exciting, scary and challenging time (for kids and parents!) Reading together about what those first days might be like can provide some comfort. Here are some of our favourite books to help with this big transition. You can find more recommendations here and here. Little Nic’s Big Day by Nic Naitanui & Fatima Anaya

This charming picture…

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Bluey: The Beach Bluey: Time to Play! One Of Us Is Next by Karen McManus Bluey: Fruit Bat Young Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams Wrecking Ball (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 14) by Jeff Kinney Guts by Raina Telgemeier All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors by Davina Bell & Jenny Løvlie One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Our kids & YA bestsellers ar…

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Bluey: Time to Play! Bluey: The Beach Bluey: Fruit Bat Dog Man: Fetch-22 by Dav Pilkey The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams Guts by Raina Telgemeier All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors by Davina Bell & Jenny Løvlie Eddie Woo’s Magical Maths by Eddie Woo Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty & David Roberts Explore Your World by Tim Flannery & Sam Caldwell

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Kinder- and prep-aged children are often ready for longer story times, as long as you have the right book on hand. Lengthy picture books, highly illustrated chapter books and simple treasuries are perfect for this phase. Here are eight of our best picks for read alouds with ages 3-7. Wild Honey from the Moon by Kenneth Kraegel

On a cold winter’s eve, deep in the woods, a mother shrew frets …

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Bluey: Time to Play! (Sticker Activity Book) Bluey: The Beach (A Lift-the-Flap Book) Dog Man: Fetch-22 by Dav Pilkey All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors by Davina Bell & Jenny Lovlie The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams Explore Your World by Tim Flannery & Sam Caldwell Bluey: Fruit Bat (A Glow-in-the-Dark Book) Eddie Woo’s Magical Maths by Eddie Woo Young Dark Emu: A Truer H…

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Animalphabet by Julia Donaldson & Sharon King-Chai Bluey: Time to Play! (Sticker Activity Book) Bluey: The Beach (A Lift-the-Flap Book) Star Wars Galactic Atlas Bluey: Fruit Bat (A Glow-in-the-Dark Book) Eddie Woo’s Magical Maths by Eddie Woo The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams Young Dark Emu: A Truer History by Bruce Pascoe All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors by Davina Bell…

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Children’s and YA authors have impeccable taste and tottering reading stacks, so who better to recommend books for kids and teens! We asked some of our favourite Australian authors to share their hot picks for gifts this festive season. Sally Rippin recommends…

Funny Bones (edited by Kate and Jol Temple and Oliver Phommavanh) is a brick of a book packed with over 100 stories, cartoons, quizz…

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Sometimes it’s nice on the holidays for everyone to busy themselves with a book for a few hours. Here are some of our best suggestions for keeping the kids busy during the Christmas season – from babies through to tweens. PICKS FOR BABIES, TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS

It’s Mine! - Who is hiding in the jungle? Find out by lifting the flaps to spot the animals. You’re sure to enjoy the surprise…

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