Books about love for kids — Readings Books

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Banjo and Ruby Red

Libby Gleeson, Freya Blackwood (illus.)

Banjo is an old farm dog and Ruby Red is a haughty chicken, and they never see eye to eye. Can they ever be friends? This funny story of antagonism…

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Pip and Posy: The Bedtime Frog

Camilla Reid (Editorial Director)

Another Pip and Posy story about the dramas of toddler life, created by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo which has sold more than two million copies world-wide. This is…

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Summer Time

Hilary Bell,Antonia Pesenti

The bestselling creators of Alphabetical Sydney and Numerical Street are back with their new picture book, Summer Time - a stunning tribute to an Australian summer.

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This Small Blue Dot

Zeno Sworder

A young girl introduces the newest member of her family to the small wonders, big lessons and other important stuff that makes being a child so special.

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Lost and Found

Oliver Jeffers

Set sail on a wonderful adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from award-winning, bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers!

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Guess How Much I Love You

Sam McBratney (Author)

Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 43 million copies worldwide!

The enchanting international bestseller.

This gorgeous picture book has become a modern classic. The story of Little…

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I Am the Subway

Hyo-eun Kim

A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train.

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Let’s Eat Weeds!: A Kids’ Guide to Foraging

Annie Raser-Rowland,Adam Grubb

From salads to main dishes, edible weeds are delicious! Find out how to identify them, where and when to find them, and how to cook them.

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The Invisible String

Patrice Karst, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (illus.)

An under-the-radar bestseller that has helped countless readers of all ages across the world cope with separation anxiety, loss, loneliness, and grief–now available in paperback and re-illustrated for a new…

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The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth

Rachel Ignotofsky

A must-listen tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water-from the New York Times bestselling author of Women…

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Walking in Gagudju Country

Diane Lucas,Ben Tyler

Walk with us through one of the Top End’s magnificent monsoon forests, in Kakadu National Park, learning about the plants, animals and Kundjeyhmi culture along the way.

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Love Makes a Family

Sophie Beer

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…

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Earth Matters: Loving Our Planet

Carole Wilkinson, Hilary Cresp (illus.)

The Earth’s climate is changing. It’s getting hotter. In Australia over the past 50 years, maximum temperatures have been creeping higher. There have been record droughts, floods and bushfires.

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Love

Corrinne Averiss, Kirsti Beautyman (illus.)

Tess loves her family, but when she has to leave for the first day of school, she is worried that the love might not stretch that far. An uplifing picture…

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Love Monster

Rachel Bright

A warm and witty story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies!

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Baby Business

Jasmine Seymour

Baby Business tells the story of the baby smoking ceremony that welcomes baby to country. The smoke is a blessing - it will protect the baby and remind them that…

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I’ll Always Be Older Than You

Jane Godwin

A celebration of the bond between siblings from acclaimed author Jane Godwin, with glorious illustrations from Sara Acton.

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You Matter

Christian Robinson

For fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect…

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Under the Love Umbrella

Davina Bell, Allison Colpoys

From this award-winning creative duo comes a stunning celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring - wherever we roam in the big, wild world.

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Dear Little One

Nina Laden

Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty found in each and every day.

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A Year in Fleurville: recipes from balconies, rooftops, and gardens

Felicita Sala

From Felicita Sala, the creator of bestselling Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street, comes this exquisite sequel.

In each garden, someone is tending to their produce. Maria’s picking asparagus, Ramon’s…

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How to Make Friends: A Bear’s Guide

Cat Rabbit

This is a story about making friends while keeping the qualities (and quirks!) that make you unique.

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Why We Love Dogs!

Sophie Beer

Why We Love Dogs explores the many ways that dogs can enrich the lives of their humans

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