Australian animals in picture books

Birdsong By the Billabong

Maura Finn, Cate James (illus.)

A charming and adventurous picture book that celebrates the Australian landscape, from the partnership behind By the Billabong and Babies at the Billabong.

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Kookaburra

Claire Saxby (Author)

In the crinkled shadows night-dwellers yawn, day-creatures stretch and Kookaburra laughs. Kook-kook-kook. Kak-kak-kak. The kookaburra, perhaps Australia’s best-loved bird, is shown in all her glory in a stunning and vivid…

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Wombat Underground: A Wildfire Survival Story

Charles Santoso,Sarah L Thomson

Inspired by viral online stories during the 2019-2020 wildfires in Australia featuring wombats ‘saving’ other animals taking shelter in their burrows, here is a lyrical story about strangers in need…

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The Art in Animals: A Numbers and Words Treasury

Bronwyn Bancroft

A treasury of four books by Bronwyn Bancroft.

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Koala

Claire Saxby

When a young male koala outgrows his mother’s pouch, it’s time to find a new home for himself, braving perils and adventures along the way. Two renowned Australian picture-book creators…

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Australian Animals: From Beach to Bush

Brentos

A glorious celebration of Australia's native wildlife as you have never seen before, from emerging artist Brentos.

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Wombat

Philip Bunting

A rhythmic, read-aloud (and rather silly) burrow into the unseen world of the wombat.

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Wombat Divine (New Edition)

FOX MEM

Wombat loved Christmas. He loved the carols and the candles, the presents and the pudding, but most of all he loved the Nativity Play … Wombat loves the Nativity Play…

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Tasmanian Devil

Claire Saxby (Author)

An engaging addition to the Nature Storybooks series, Tasmanian Devil showcases different elements of the habitat, behaviours, and day to day life of one of Australia’s most famous marsupials.

In…

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The Koala Who Could

Rachel Bright

A funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries. From the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.

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Edward the EMU

Sheena Knowles

Edward the Emu was sick of the zoo… Ages 2+ Edward the Emu was sick of the zoo, there was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do, and compared…

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Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala

Anne Rooney

Baby Koala likes to stay close to Mum as the pair snuggle up together, safe in the treetops. But one day, when danger threatens, Baby Koala must be brave and…

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If I had a kangaroo

Gabby Dawnay

From the award-winning duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur comes this humorous and imaginative celebration of kangaroos.

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Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals: Little Hare Books

Bronwyn Bancroft

Offers an introduction to the numbers 1-20, and an exploration of Australian wildlife - some familiar, others more unusual - as seen through the eyes of an indigenous artist. This…

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Bushlife

Pete Cromer

For the first time, Pete Cromer’s Australian bushland paper-cut artworks are collected here as a stunning picture book for animal and art lovers of all ages.

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Platypus

Sue Whiting (Author, Freelance Editor)

This fantastic title in the Nature Storybooks series is about one of Australia’s most puzzling and unique animals - the platypus. Now in paperback!

Platypus leaves his burrow in the…

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Elvis the Crocodile

Aussie Ark

Elvis the Crocodile is the story of Australia's crankiest crocodile - Elvis, who lives at the The Australian Reptile Park. Elvis was scaring people in Darwin Harbour so he was…

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Emu

Claire Saxby (Author)

An exciting new addition to the narrative non-fiction series Nature Stories, about emus. Ages 5+.

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Wombat Can’t Sing

Katie Stewart

Extravagantly detailed Australian animals are a delight to behold in this heart-warming tale about learning your limits and finding your strengths.

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A Home for Bilby

Joanne Crawford

Takes children on a journey through the Australian outback and the habitats of the animals that live there. This title includes factual information about the bilby, its status as an…

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ABC of Australian Animals

Bronwyn Bancroft

ABC of Australian Animals is a classic board book from Australia’s foremost indigenous illustrator. Inspired by her deep love of country, Bronwyn is a master craftswoman of vibrant, visual narratives…

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Kraken the Komodo Dragon

Aussie Ark

Kraken the Komodo Dragon is the story of Kraken a male Komodo Dragon who came to live at The Australian Reptile Park from an overseas zoo. Komodo Dragons are rare…

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George the Wombat

Aussie Ark

George The Wombat is the story of an orphaned wombat joey called George who was raised by the keepers at the Australian Reptile Park when his mother sadly passed away…

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Elsa the Koala

Aussie Ark

Elsa The Koala is the story of an orphaned koala joey called Elsa who was raised by Hayley, the Koala expert at the Australian Reptile Park, when her mother was…

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Koala Ark

Stephen Michael King

Through the smoke, in a tiny battered boat, Koala sets out to rescue the billabong friends. From the multi-award winning author and illustrator who brought you Three, Rainbow Bear and…

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Diary of a Rescued Wombat: The Untold Story

Jackie French, Bruce Whatley

Celebrating the twentieth anniversary, this is the story of Mothball, one of the world's most famous wombats - and where it all began

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Diary of a Wombat 20th Anniversary Edition

Bruce Whatley,Jackie French

A special new edition of the much-loved modern classic – celebrating 20 years of Australia’s best-loved wombat, Mothball
MondayMorning: Slept. Afternoon: Slept. Evening: Ate.Scratched. Night: Ate.

A typical day. Don’t…

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Edwina the EMU

Sheena Knowles

The sequel to Edward the Emu in which Edward met the emu of his dreams. In this story Edward is about to become a father. Ages: 2+

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Koala Lou

Mem Fox

There was once a baby koala, so soft and round that all who saw her loved her. Her name was Koala Lou. Koala Lou is the first born in a…

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Not Cute

Philip Bunting

Quokka did not like being cute. Not one bit. The romping, stomping, chomping tale of one stubbornly adorable marsupial.

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Mopoke

Philip Bunting

This is a Mopoke. Mopoke loves peace and quiet. He is about to find out that you can’t always get what you want. Visually brilliant, and hysterically funny, Philips pictures…

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A-Z of Australian Animals

Jennifer Cossins

A beautifully illustrated hardback anthology of 26 of Australia’s most fascinating animals from CBCA Honour Book author/illustrator Jennifer Cossins.

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Welcome To Country

Aunty Joy Murphy,Lisa Kennedy

This is an expansive and generous Welcome to Country from a most respected Elder, Aunty Joy Murphy, beautifully given form by Indigenous artist Lisa Kennedy.

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Wilam: A Birrarung Story

Aunty Joy Murphy,Andrew Kelly

Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly joins award-winning picture book duo Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy to tell the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River, from its source…

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Henry the Flying Emu

Niraj Lal

Henry the emu wanted to FLY! But flying fish, eagles and launchers cant seem to help. Its only after meeting Wallagoot Jean that Henry learns about the science of orbit…

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An A to Z Story of Australian Animals

Sally Morgan

This remarkable book is more than an A to Z of Australian animals. It is a spectrum of every feeling under the sun - from wonder to vanity, from weariness…

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A Is for Australian Animals

Frane Lessac (Author/Illustrator)

A factastic tour of Australian animals, by award-winning author-illustrator Frane Lessac.

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Cooee Mittigar: A Story on Darug Songlines

Jasmine Seymour

‘Warami mittigar. Hello friend.We welcome you to Darug Country.’ Cooee Mittigar takes you on a walk through Darug Country.

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Australian animals in picture books

Birdsong By the Billabong

Kookaburra

Wombat Underground: A Wildfire Survival Story

The Art in Animals: A Numbers and Words Treasury

Koala

Australian Animals: From Beach to Bush

Wombat

Wombat Divine (New Edition)

Tasmanian Devil

The Koala Who Could

Edward the EMU

Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala

If I had a kangaroo

Australian 1, 2, 3 of Animals: Little Hare Books

Bushlife

Platypus

Elvis the Crocodile

Emu

Wombat Can’t Sing

A Home for Bilby

ABC of Australian Animals

Kraken the Komodo Dragon

George the Wombat

Elsa the Koala

Koala Ark

Diary of a Rescued Wombat: The Untold Story

Diary of a Wombat 20th Anniversary Edition

Edwina the EMU

Koala Lou

Not Cute

Mopoke

A-Z of Australian Animals

Welcome To Country

Wilam: A Birrarung Story

Henry the Flying Emu

An A to Z Story of Australian Animals

A Is for Australian Animals

Cooee Mittigar: A Story on Darug Songlines