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The Hotel Balzaar (A Norendy Tale)

Kate DiCamillo, Júlia Sardà (illus.)

In a wise and magical follow-up to The Puppets of Spelhorst, Kate DiCamillo revisits the land of Norendy, where tales swirl within tales - and every moment is a…

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Stella & Marigold

Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (illus.)

From the creators of the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations.

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Mr Lepron’s Mystery Soup

Giovanna Zoboli, Mariachiara Di Giorgio (illus.), Denise Muir (trans.)

Life is not about chasing fame and fortune but spending time with those we love.

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Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra

Cassy Polimeni, Hykie Breeze (illus.)

'Did you know frogs can find their way home? It's called a 'homing instinct' ... no matter where they are, they know where they belong. I think I know how…

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Puppet

David Almond, Lizzy Stewart (illus.)

From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust.

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A Small Collection of Happinesses

Zana Fraillon, Stephen Michael King (illus.)

An unforgettable story of friendship, hope and happiness from renowned Australian writer Zana Fraillon.

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Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo, Carmen Mok (illus.)

From beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a warm and funny early-reader trilogy about a misanthropic rat and a naive owl—and the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

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The Riding Gallery

Sally Murphy

Exploring the true story of the St Kilda merry go round during World War 1, by Australia's most revered verse novelist

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Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Jarvis

Bear didn’t really like the painting. I mean, look at it. But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her…

Bear and Bird are best friends…

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Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

Jarvis

Just you and me and the stars. I'm as happy as can be...

Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don't always understand each other, they both agree…

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Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat

Li Chen

In this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, Cat Town's best kitten detective is on the case - of his very own missing hat!

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Kimmi: Queen of the Dingoes

Favel Parrett

A tale of incredible courage and survival, this is the true story of Kimmi, Queen of the Dingoes, told with passion and heart by one of Australia's most beloved storytellers…

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Mim and the Baffling Bully (The Travelling Bookshop, Book 1)

Katrina Nannestad, Cheryl Orsini (illus.)

The right book might just change your life …

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Dogtown

Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko

A story of kindness and finding a home. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. When two dogs -…

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The Isabelle Stories: Volume 1: Izzy and Belle

Jane Godwin & Robin Cowcher (illus.)

From master storyteller Jane Godwin, a heartwarming new junior fiction series about an observant, thoughtful six-year-old girl named Isabelle, and about all the big and little things that matter when…

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The Isabelle Stories: Volume 2

Jane Godwin

A warm and relatable junior fiction series about all the big and little things that matter when you're finding your place in the wide new world, from Jane Godwin, one…

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Pax

Sara Pennypacker

The moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen.

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Zoe’s Rescue Zoo: The Curious Kangaroo

Amelia Cobb

A purr-fect series for 5-7 year olds, about a girl called Zoe who works at a rescue zoo. Not only does she have a wonderful talent for this, she also…

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Zoe’s Rescue Zoo: The Cuddly Koala

Amelia Cobb

A purr-fect series for 5-7 year olds, about a girl called Zoe who works at a rescue zoo. Not only does she have a wonderful talent for this, she also…

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Olive of Groves (Olive of Groves, #1)

Katrina Nannestad

Shortlisted for the 2016 Indie Awards, this bookseller favourite is now in paperback!

Olive has always dreamed of attending boarding school, but Mrs Groves’ Boarding School for Naughty Boys, Talking…

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To the Ice

Thomas Tidholm, Anna-Clara Tidholm (illus.), Julia Marshall (trans.)

Three children go on a polar expedition in an epic, imaginary adventure, fully illustrated for newly independent readers.

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Cub and Brown

Edwina Wyatt, Evie Barrow (illus.)

A beautiful and heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure.

Cub loves exploring the Great Outdoors - he is prepared for everything. Well, he tries to be. There are plenty of…

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Kumiko and the Dragon’s Secret (Kumiko and the Dragon, Book 2)

Briony Stewart

Perfect for all young dragon-lovers, Briony Stewart's bestselling Kumiko series has been refreshed with eye-catching cover designs to appeal to a new generation of readers.

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Kumiko and the Shadow Catchers (Kumiko and the Dragon, Book 3)

Briony Stewart

Briony Stewart's bestselling Kumiko series has been refreshed with eye-catching cover designs to appeal to a new generation of readers.

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Madeline

Ludwig Bemelmans

Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl’s trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly…

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The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome

Katrina Nannestad

He’s the world’s vaguest novelist. She’s a shy and unusual child. Together, they’re travelling the world, one book a time.

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Little Gem

Anna Zobel

Sometimes getting a little lost can help you discover who you really are…

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The Moon Is a Ball: Stories of Panda & Squirrel

Ed Franck & Thé Tjong-Khing

Philosophical, wise, funny, true-to-child and wonderfully illustrated stories about an unbreakable friendship between a panda and a squirrel, from two world greats of children’s literature.

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The Book That No One Wanted to Read

Richard Ayoade

"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding

"Funny, bonkers and brilliant" The Stylist

"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted…

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What Do You Do with an Idea?

Kobi Yamada

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And…

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Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt

Kate Messner

A follow-up to OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW that explores the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year, now in paperback.

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Silver Leaves

Gladys Milroy

A beautiful story about conservation, working together and hope.

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The Boy Who Lost His Spark

Maggie O'Farrell

The new children’s book from multi-award-winning author of Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell, paired once more with Daniela Terrazzini’s stunning illustrations.

When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he…

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Ginger Green’s Big Book of Friendship

Kim Kane

Ginger Green is BRIMMING with excitement, BURSTING to dance and BUSTING to play with her friends.

But will she ever have a drama-free play date? There’s no such thing, but…

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Koori Princess

Anita Heiss

An insightful and humorous story of a young girl’s determination to be who she wants to be.

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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

Kate DiCamillo

Includes discussion questions and an excerpt from Raymie Nightingale.

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When Granny Came To Stay

Alice Pung

OUR STORIES is a funny, relatable and engaging new early-chapter book series that celebrates Australia’s multicultural society with authors and illustrators from a diverse range of backgrounds.

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The Wishbird

Gabrielle Wang

Oriole’s beloved Wishbird is dying and she must leave the Forest of Birds to save him. But in the City of Soulless there are traitors everywhere, and when Oriole is…

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How to be … The New Person

Anna Branford

Delightful and insightful story from the author of the Violet Mackerel series.

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The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure

Jacqueline Wilson

Discover the Magic Faraway Tree and explore the amazing lands it can take you to, in an irresistible new story by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, set in this much-loved world.

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Willa and Woof 1: Mimi is Missing

Jacqueline Harvey

From the bestselling author of Alice-Miranda comes this humorous and heartfelt series about eight-year-old Willa and her best four-legged friend, Woof!

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