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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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Laura Hall,Loris Lora
A day in the life of over 40 children around the world.
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Paul Griffin,Paul Griffin
A boy’s chance encounter with a scruffy dog leads to an unforgettable friendship in this deeply moving story about life, loss and the meaning of family
Paul Jennings
Anton escapes from an orphanage and successfully stows away on a boat headed for the land of ‘sunshine and steaks’. A heartbreaking and heartwarming tale of loss, guilt, mistaken identity…
Kelly Yang
Recent immigrants from China, desperate for money, ten-year-old Mia Tang’s parents take a job managing a rundown Southern California motel for skinflint Mr. Yao, whose son is the only other…
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Carole Wilkinson
Historical fiction for middle grade readers at its compelling, shocking, fascinating best.
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Barry Jonsberg
Rob has a huge crush on the new girl at school. But Rob is painfully shy and suffers severe panic attacks. How is her heart to be won? Another wonderful…
Boori Monty Pryor,Meme McDonald
The 20th anniversary edition of the award-winning, much loved story that tells how a little tree frog helps a boy find the courage to face his fears.
Emma Donoghue
The one thing in life that never changes… is that sooner or later things change.
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Morris Gleitzman
Ludo helps other people. It’s how he was brought up. When Dad is elected to Federal Parliament, Ludo grabs the chance to make Australia an even better place. But he…
Hena Khan
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community.
Lee Battersby
An award-winning, evocative book for younger readers by Lee Battersby and Amy Daoud.
Yassmin Abdel-Magied,Yassmin Abdel-Magied
Layla’s mind goes a million miles a minute, so does her mouth - unfortunately her better judgement can take a while to catch up!
Zoe Foster Blake
A sweet, funny story about accepting yourself and finding a friend who loves you just the way you are. Mostly, though, it’s about a fart. And fart jokes. Loooots of…
Lucy Estela
A poignantly beautiful story from the CBCA Shortlisted author of Suri’s Wall, Lucy Estela, and Prime Minister’s Literary Award shortlisted illustrator of Adelaide’s Secret World, Elise Hurst.
Girl on Wire…
Emma Yarlett
A fiery story about friendship and asking for help from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett.
One day Alex finds a dragon living in the cupboard under the stairs. Luckily he knows…
Mem Fox
I’m Australian! How about you?
Many people from many places have come across the seas to make Australia their home. How Australian is that? From countries near and far, many…
Samantha Wheeler
A powerful novel about a subject rarely tackled - young people with disabilities and the families who love and support them.
Alex Gino
Alex Gino, the Lambda Literary Award-winning author of George, is back with another sensitive tale based on increasingly relevant social justice issues.
Nelly Thomas
Some Boys is the second in a series of kids books aimed at challenging old-fashioned stereotypes about boys and girls.
It is a story about how everyone is different and…
Nelly Thomas,Sarah Dunk
Some girls are good with cars and bikes. Some girls are good with art and kites. Some girls are good with puzzles and maths. And some girls are good with…
Every day all over Australia, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same or speak the same language but inside, they…
Shirley Hughes
When Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is desolate. But then Dogger turns up at the school summer fair, and everything seems all right - until someone else buys…
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Carly Nugent
Shortlisted for the 2017 Text Prize, The Peacock Detectives is a delightfully Australian story about self-discovery and dealing with change for upper middle-graders.
Carl Merrison,Hakea Hustler
Honour Book in the 2019 CBCAs for Book of the Year: Younger Readers
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Katrina Lehman
Wren just wants a bit of peace and quiet. What he gets is the noisiest baby sister you could ever imagine! But when Wren runs away to the country, he…
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.
Karen Foxlee
A big-hearted novel about loving and letting-go by an award-winning author.
Davina Bell, Allison Colpoys (illus.)
From the award-winning creators of The Underwater Fancy-dress Parade and Under the Love Umbrella comes this joyful ode to all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they…
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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.
Meg McKinlay
This coming-of-age story by multiple-award-winner Meg McKinlay is about loss and grief, dealing with change and fighting to hold on to what you can, while letting go of what you…
Irena Kobald, Freya Blackwood (illus,)
A beautiful tale about friendship and culture, paired with award-winning Freya Blackwood’s stunning illustrations
Jol Temple,Kate Temple
Two seals are perched on a rock. When others need shelter, do they share it? Room on Our Rock celebrates the truth that there are two sides to every story.
Sally Rippin
From Australia’s best-selling female author, Sally Rippin, comes Polly and Buster - a brand new junior fiction series about the magic of friendship.
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…
Jessica Skogstad
Young Enid is on her usual walk to school one day, when she notices that her family looks slightly different to the other families she sees on the street.
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Malala Yousafzai,Patricia McCormick
Written by Malala for her peers, this is the story of the girl behind the Nobel Prize-winning icon.
Michaela DePrince,Elaine DePrince
Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnesses atrocities that no child ever should. Her father is killed by rebels and her mother dies of famine. Sent to an orphanage…
Mo Willems
One of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator
Rebecca Patterson
Bella’s biscuit is broken, she has a hurting foot and ballet is too itchy for words. All she can do is shout. But by the end of the day, when…
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Abrams Appleseed
An interactive book of faces that includes a mirror to encourage babies to recognise and mimic facial expressions, match and play
Susan Meyers
With an irresistible rhyme and delightfully endearing illustrations, this board book is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and doing all the wonderful things babies do best. Full color.
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Anthony Browne
A book about feelings, for the very young child.
Claire Garth
Grover is a brave dog, but right now he’s cold, wet, hungry and afraid.
After escaping from his owner’s yard in a thunderstorm, Grover is taken to a local animal…
Katherine Applegate
Winner of the Newbery Medal 2013
Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour…
A.F. Harrold
A powerful and poignant story about friendship from the author of the critically acclaimed The Imaginary, illustrated by award-winning illustrator Levi Pinfold. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Neil…
Lisa Mantchev
Lyrical, stunning, and sweet, this picture book is about a boy and his tiny pet elephant who are excluded from pet club
Francesca Sanna
With haunting echoes of current affairs this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and everything they know to escape the turmoil and…
