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Felicita Sala
In If You Run Out of Words, an imaginative bedtime adventure from award-winning artist Felicita Sala, a father reassures his daughter of the fantastical lengths he'd go to in…
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Sophie Beer
A bear hug from my mama is the warmest place to be. We'll sleep inside our cave, all snuggly brave ... my Mama Bear and me.
Bears can be cuddly…
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Lisa Harvey-Smith, Sophie Beer (illus.)
"Lisa takes us right from the beginning of our stargazing adventure, from setting ourselves up to view the sky, to a tour of the galaxy, to discovering and learning about…
From turning off the lights to eating less meat, there are many small changes we can make to help save our beautiful planet. A timely and uplifting picture book, Change…
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Whether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there’s one thing that makes a family a family… and that’s love. A book for EVERY family…
Kindness is doing what you can, where you are, with what you have, and in Kindness Makes Us Strong, Sophie Beer introduces us to a bunch of cute kids doing…
Welcome, little one, to our little world.
We’ve been waiting a whole lifetime to meet you.
Beautifully and boldly illustrated, Welcome, Little One is all about introducing a new baby…
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Celebrate our fabulously unique selves in You're Fabulous As You Are, the dazzling new board book from Love Makes a Family author Sophie Beer!
Whether it's wearing sparkly tutus or…
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An uplifting, joyful story about simple ways to spread kindness during the festive season.
Beautifully and boldly illustrated by the best-selling creator of Love Makes a Family, Welcome, Little One delightfully weaves all the heartfelt dreams a parent hopes for their child into a…
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Don’t feel like hugging today? No worries! We can say hello with a smile, a wave or even a high five!
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Explore ancient Egypt and fill your own museum with stickers!
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You can sparkle in a tutu, love any colour, and wear your hair long or short... because you're FABULOUS as you are!
From the creator of the best-selling Love Makes a Family comes this glorious celebration of love and generosity at Christmas. Sophie Beer's Twelve Days of Kindness is all about the…
Katrina Lehman
Sometimes we find what we’re looking for in the most unexpected places–for Wren, this means a little corner of quiet.
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When Izzy moves away from her idyllic island life with her best-friend Frank (a seagull!), she must find her place in the busy city, with new friends and a new…
Pamela Freeman
A bright and colourful look at twelve incredible Australian women who helped shape our country, from politics and the arts to Indigenous culture, science and more.
Michelle Macwhirter
Do you like magic? Well, you’ve come to the wrong place because there’s definitely NO magic in this book. Or is there?
Lucy Golden, Sophie Beer (illus.)
Unicorn is off to school!
Kate Foster, Sophie Beer (illus.)
The world's happiest and most dog-friendly superhero is here! A brand new adventure for junior readers from Kate Foster.
Meet Harriet Hound. She's eight years old and loves dogs!
But…
Melanie Amon, Sophie Beer (illus.)
Join Banjo and his mum on what starts as a straightforward day out, only to have it upended by homophones (two words with the same pronunciation but with different meanings)…
Sophie Cameron
When Gala moves to Scotland from Spain, she feels lost and lonely. Just as she's making friends and settling into her new life, the actions of an anonymous classmate threaten…
Rebecca Schiller
Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our planet and its people.
Fascinating facts about each activist’s life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible…
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Gabrielle Tozer
A timely and moving picture book that captures the excitement, hope and love within families of all shapes and sizes. The perfect gift for any parent, carer or grandparent.
Before…
Isabel Otter
Join Oriel the ostrich and her students as they explore the word museum! From the ancient pottery arcade to a corridor full of gadgets, this brilliant book introduces little learners…
Introduce children to first words and museum culture with this fun, quirky board book that includes peek-through gatefolds and questions to encourage active reading.
Children are invited into the world…
Lisa Harvey-Smith
A guide to the stars for children (and their parents) around the world.
J. D. Forester
Introduce your little ones to Taylor Swift with this read-aloud board book biography that's perfect for Swifties young and old.
From living on a Christmas tree farm to putting on…
Johnny Lemonade
Welcome to a fascinating journey through the world of fruit with 'Fruit in Pictures and Words'. This photo book explores the beauty, diversity and irresistible flavour of fruit as never…
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music.
Morag Hood
The second book about the endearingly determined Sophie Johnson from this picture book dream team!
Synopsis coming soon…….
Alison Lester
Nine year-old Sophie Scott embarks on a mission to Antarctica aboard an icebreaker and documents her adventure in a diary of its natural wonders.
Sophy Henn
Having the WORST DAY EVER? Turn that frown upside down in this wiggling, hooting, roaring adventure from picture book superstar, Sophy Henn!
A masterful and moving picture book by two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall.
Sophie Blackall
A beautiful picture book about hope, change and the passing of time. Winner of the Caldecott Medal 2019.
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Shannon Hitchcock
This lyrical picture book biography of writer and environmentalist Wilma Dykeman traces how her love for a local river led to her efforts to protect it and the livelihood of…
A brilliant, colorful way to learn your first words in Mandarin!
Introduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible language of Mandarin! Featuring over 800 first words with bright, bold…
Nicolas Jeter,Tony Pesqueira
Age range 7 to 12
Introduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible language of French! Featuring 400 first words with bright, bold illustrations, My First Book of French provides…
Vegetables in pictures and words - colour photo book Are you a lover of nature, gardening, vegetable gardens or do you simply love eating lots of vegetables? This book is…
First published online to comfort, inspire and entertain children during lockdown, Katherine Rundell’s collection of over 100 works from the best authors and illustrators of children’s books has been read…
Sophie Davidson
Best Black History Month Gift For Kids
A is For African Heritage B is For Brave C is For Civil Rights Movement D is For Diversity E is For Empowerment
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Tove Jansson
A tale of Moomin Valley sees Toffle driven from his home by the frightening noises of the forest.
Sophie Dahl
A timeless story celebrating friendship and imagination, from an exciting new voice in children’s literature.
Mabel lives with her parents in the Mermaid Hotel, by the sea. Mabel likes to…
Sophie Masson
All the colours of the rainbow are explored against the striking backdrop of two different worlds. A stunning exploration of colour by internationally acclaimed author Sophie Masson and emerging illustrator…
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