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The November kids review

Discover the new kids books our booksellers are excited about this month! From picture books to nonfiction, early chapter books to middle grade novels.

Kids Nonfiction

Australia’s Baby Animals by Jess Racklyeft

Reviewed by Kim Gruschow, co-manager of Readings St Kilda

Melbourne illustrator Jess Racklyeft has created a beautiful book that showcases an array of Australia’s animals which is…

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Our books of the month, November 2024

Explore our books of the month for November.

Each of the below titles has been read and recommended by our booksellers before being selected as our book of the month for its category.

FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH

Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser

Reviewed by Alison Huber, head book buyer

'... this novel sparkles with de Kretser’s…

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Kids books to inspire a love of nature and gardening

Do you love being out in the garden but you're struggling to get your kids to love it as much as you? Well then look no further! Here is a collection of gorgeous picture books that will inspire children to get their hands dirty and enjoy the magic of gardens.

Off to the Nursery by Alice Oehr

Spring is here…

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