Basic maths concepts form a natural part of many entertaining picture books without young readers even realising that they’re learning. Here, we’ve collected some of our favourite picture books that delve into geometry, counting, arithmetic, volume, measurement and more. For even more recommendations, check out our picture books about maths concepts collection below. For tackling shapes and…

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The 104-Storey Treehouse (Book 8) by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton After the Lights Go Out by Lili Wilkinson Amelia Westlake by Erin Gough Cicada by Shaun Tan Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks & Quinton Winter I Am Out With Lanterns by Emily Gale Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo The Relic of the Blue Dragon (Children of the Dragon Book…

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This month’s round-up of new children’s books is populated by dragons, an array of pets, beautiful music, multiple worlds and primary school shenanigans. You can also find some of our best teen reads of the month here. KIDS BOOK OF THE MONTH The Relic of the Blue Dragon (Children of the Dragon Book 1) by Rebecca Lim

When Harley Spark picks up a dusty old vase on the street, he has no id…

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The 104-Storey Treehouse (Book 8) by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton Wren by Katrina Lehman & Sophie Beer Cicada by Shaun Tan Amelia Westlake by Erin Gough Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo The World’s Worst Children 3 by David Walliams & Tony Ross Real Pigeons Fight Crime (Book 1) by Andrew McDonald & Ben Wood A Song Only I Can Hear by Barry Jonsberg The Myst…

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The 104-Storey Treehouse (Book 8) by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton Cicada by Shaun Tan The Darkest Minds (Book 1) by Alexandra Bracken Changing Gear by Scot Gardner Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks & Quinton Winter The World’s Worst Children 3 by David Walliams & Tony Ross Real Pigeons Fight Crime (Book 1) by Andrew McDonald & Ben Wood The Mystery of the Magic Stones (Poll…

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The 104-Storey Treehouse (Book 8) by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton Real Pigeons Fight Crime (Book 1) by Andrew McDonald & Ben Wood Cicada by Shaun Tan The Mystery of the Magic Stones (Polly and Buster Book 2) by Sally Rippin The Bad Guys Episode 7: Do-you-think-he-saurus?! (Book 7) by Aaron Blabey Hotdog: Game Time! (Book 4) by Anh Do & Dan McGuiness Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different by …

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It’s easy to think that poetry will either inspire love or hate, but there are plenty of different ways to get kids and teens reading it. The recent popularity of Instapoets has brought poetry into the spotlight for a new generation, so now is a great time to keep the language flowing. POETRY BOOKS FOR KIDS I See The Moon by Rosalind Beardshaw

Share traditional bedtime rhymes and lullabies…

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Cicada by Shaun Tan The World’s Worst Children 3 by David Walliams & Tony Ross Mercy Point by Anna Snoekstra Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo The Mystery of the Magic Stones (Polly and Buster Book 2) by Sally Rippin Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris by Megan Hess Tiger’s Roar by Alex Rance & Shane McG Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks…

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There’s a balanced diet of kids books this month. We’ve got the new Shaun Tan picture book, naughty nanas, crime-fighting pigeons and some heartfelt and thought-provoking middle grade fiction. You can find some of our best teen reads of the month here. KIDS BOOK OF THE MONTH Cicada by Shaun Tan

Office worker Cicada trudges through a grim existence in a drab grey building, unappreciated …

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Cicada by Shaun Tan Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks & Quinton Winter The World’s Worst Children 3 by David Walliams & Tony Ross Tiger’s Roar by Alex Rance & Shane McG Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo The Mystery of the Magic Stones (Polly and Buster Book 2) by Sally Rippin Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris by Megan Hess The Wayward …

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