Children's books about first experiences — Readings Books

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How We Share Cake

Kim Hyo-eun, Deborah Smith (trans.)

We are three sisters and two brothers. This is a story about how we can't eat this cake alone.

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What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

Davina Bell & Hilary Jean Tapper

A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life’s little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart.

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My Dad’s Gone Away

Andrew Krakouer, Jacqueline Dinan, Paul Seden (illus.)

Tarah missed her Dad and she asked her Mum where he had gone...

Tarah's dad has gone away, and she doesn't know where. She imagines he is doing all the…

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My Baby Sister Is a Diplodocus

Aurore Petit, Daniel Hahn (trans.)

My new baby sister comes home. But babies don’t drink milk, don’t ride a bicycle, don’t play my games. Do I like being a big brother? No! Roooarr! I stomp…

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Willow’s Gumboots

Beverley McWilliams, Helene Magisson (illus.)

Willow loved her gumboots. She wore them wherever she went. The gumboots were there in the garden, at the beach and even at parties. But one day Willow discovered that…

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The Pigeon Needs a Bath!

Mo Willems

The pigeon is BACK! And he STINKS! No, really, he actually smells very bad…

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Grey

Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child (illus.)

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.

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There’s A House Inside My Mummy

Giles Andreae

A funny and tender picture book about waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive. Written by Giles Andreae, author of family favourite Giraffes Can’t Dance.

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Sharing

Aunty Fay Muir,Sue Lawson

A tender, thoughtful story with a gentle reminder of all the ways sharing makes us stronger.

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Listen, Hippo!

Gabriel Evans

A wise and beautiful picture book that explores with gentle warmth and humour the nature of feelings and the importance of being heard.

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Hide & Seek Beautiful

Nicki Gill, Jedda Robaard (illus.)

Annie and Boo are extra-special friends. And of all the things they share, the most special is this: they find the same things beautiful. But when Boo moves away, Annie…

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Florette

Anna Walker

When Mae’s family moves to a new home in the city, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She’ll miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterflies…

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A Giraffe in the Bath

Mem Fox,Olivia Rawson,Olivia Rawson

A giraffe in the bath - does that make you laugh? Or a frog in the flour? Or a sheep in the shower? An owl with the flu? Or a…

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Pancakes for Plum

Rae Tan

A gorgeous and moving book that celebrates finding yourself, the value of trying and the wonders of music from a talented new author and illustrator.

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The Wobbly Bike

Darren McCallum, Craig Smith (illus.)

The wonderful wobbles of learning to ride a bike, set amidst the vibrant colour and culture of Australia's "top end".

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The Cat Who Couldn’t Be Bothered

Jack Kurland

A funny and meaningful story about a cat that couldn't be bothered to do anything ... anything at all.

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Bernie Thinks in Boxes

Jess Horn, Zoe Bennett (illus.)

A beautiful literary picture book for every child who thinks differently.

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Walter Had a Best Friend

Deborah Underwood, Sergio Ruzzier (illus.)

Walter and Xavier were best friends until they slowly drifted apart, then Walter meets Ollie which could be the start of a new friendship.

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Maisy Learns to Swim

Lucy Cousins

Goggles and swimsuit at the ready - it’s Maisy’s first swimming lesson!

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Ella Kazoo Will Not Brush Her Hair

Lee Fox

Ella Kazoo simply refuses to brush her hair, and soon it develops a mind of its own!

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Tickle My Ears

Joerg Muhle (Author)

Tickle My Ears brings a wonderful new bedtime ritual: clap your hands, plump the pillow, give little rabbits ears a tickle, stroke his back, pull up the covers and plant…

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Charlie and Lola: I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato

Lauren Child

Charlie’s little sister Lola does not eat a lot of things - and she absolutely will not never ever eat a tomato - until one day Charlie plays a good…

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Madeline

Ludwig Bemelmans

‘In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines…’ The small but feisty heroine, Madeline, and her charming Parisian world…

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Fancy Nancy Saturday Night Sleepover

Jane O'Connor

Fancy Nancy is back in this magical new story about a very exciting sleepover with a very special little sister…

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How to Babysit a Grandad

Jean Reagan

Filled with humour, energy, and warmth, this is a great gift for or from a grandparent, and perfect for reading when Grandad comes to visit! Illustrated by the winner of…

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How to Babysit a Grandma

Jean Reagan

Filled with humour, energy, and warmth, this is a great gift for or from a grandparent, and perfect for reading when you’re visiting Grandma! Illustrated by the winner of the…

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Pip and Posy: The Little Puddle

Camilla Reid (Editorial Director)

Pip and Posy are friends (most of the time!) in this series about the dramas of toddler life created by Axel Scheffler, whose books, including the modern classic, The Gruffalo…

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Everybody Poos

Taro Gomi

A no-nonsense approach to poo to encourage children not to be ashamed about potty training.

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I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands!

Tony Ross

The Little Princess loves getting her hands dirty. The trouble is, she hates washing them. Until she learns all about the nasties, the dirties and all the other horrible things…

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Goodnight Everyone

Chris Haughton

The animals in the forest are ready to snuggle up with their families for the night, but Little Bear thinks he can stay awake a while longer.

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Rudie Nudie

Emma Quay

‘One, two Rudie Nudie, Rudie Nudie in the bath…’

Emma Quay captures all the joy and energy of childhood in this irresistible rhyming tale.

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I’m a Dirty Dinosaur

Janeen Brian

Stomp, splash, slide, dive … This little dinosaur just loves mud! Rounded corners and boardbook format with thick card stock make this a perfect book for early readers. Simple rhyming…

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Clare’s Goodbye

Libby Gleeson

We all have our own way of saying goodbye. Libby Gleeson tells a poignant story about letting go, with evocative illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Anna Pignataro.

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Llama Llama Red Pajama

Anna Dewdney

First published in hardcover by Viking, 2005.

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Peppa Pig: Peppa’s First Sleepover

Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig is going to her very first sleepover at Zoe Zebra’s house. The most important thing about a sleepover is that you must not sleep! With music, a midnight…

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The Travel Bug

Benjamin Gilmour,James Gulliver Hancock

The journey of a bug with an identity crisis

A strange little bug doesn’t know who he is or where he’s from. Even his name is a mystery. So he…

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Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes Around the World

Peppa Pig

An exciting picture book based on the Peppa Pig special episode, Around the World! In this story, Peppa visits friends located across the globe in her very own aeroplane. With…

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Peppa Pig: Peppa’s First Glasses

Peppa Pig

Pedro Pony can’t see very well without his glasses. And Peppa Pig is sure she can’t see very well either. So Mummy Pig takes her to see Mr Pony, the…

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Let’s Go to Nursery!

Caryl Hart

From a wibbly-wobbly building block tower to a sing-song circle, join friends Billy and Bee in a wonderfully bouncy introduction to the hustle and bustle of nursery!

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Bathtime for Little Rabbit

Jorg Muhle

A perfectly simple interactive board book that lets the child take charge of bathtime.

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Picky Eaters

Ellen Jackson

Did you know that koalas only eat eucalyptus? That arctic foxes dine on lemmings? Like children, animals can be very fussy about food! This rhyming board book, with engaging lift-the-flaps…

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Who’s in the Loo?

Jeanne Willis

This special 10th anniverary edition has a downloadable audio book plus tabbed pages (each is a part of the animal on each page) throughout so children can help each animal…

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Ginger McFlea Will Not Clean Her Teeth

Lee Fox

Ginger McFlea, twin sister of Jasper, makes her debut in this witty picture book that make cleaning your teeth seem more appealing to the most reluctant toddler. While Jasper loves…

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On My Potty

Leslie Patricelli

Leslie Patricelli’s beloved baby is back in this first potty board book.

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Hair

Leslie Patricelli

Describes hair from a toddler’s perspective.

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The New Small Person

Lauren Child

Elmore Green started life as an only child, as many children do. He had a room all to himself, and everything in it was his. But one day, everything changed…

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Plenty of Love to Go Round

Emma Chichester Clark

When Binky the cat moves in next door, Plum can’t understand why everyone likes him so much. But she soon learns that there’s no need to be jealous and there’s…

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