Exciting kids books to look out for in 2020

Cover image for Martin Luther King, Jr. (Little People, Big Dreams)
Hardback

Martin Luther King, Jr. (Little People, Big Dreams)

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Learn about the incredible life of Martin Luther King, Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.

$19.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Cover image for 7 Steps to Get Your Child Reading
Paperback

7 Steps to Get Your Child Reading

Louise Park

Generation Alpha is the swiper, pincher, tapper cohort, the first to grow up with devices in their hands. They are breaking new ground as a result of technological advances, while…

$29.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Monster Nanny
Paperback

Monster Nanny

Tuutikki Tolonen

Halley, Koby and Mimi have been sent a nanny to look after them while their parents are away. The only problem? Their nanny is a monster!

$17.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

 Read review
Cover image for Hattie
Paperback

Hattie

Frida Nilsson

A funny, lively, sympathetic illustrated chapter book about a street-smart country girl in her first year of school, from internationally award-winning Frida Nilsson.

$16.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Cover image for Red Day
Paperback

Red Day

Sandy Fussell

Set in a modern-day small town among the remnants of a Japanese POW camp, this is the story of Charlie. Charlie has synaesthesia and hence sees and hears differently: people…

$17.99

Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order

 Read review
Cover image for Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King
Hardback

Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King

Kate Simpson

It was 1914 when Sister Alice Ross-King left Australia for the war. Nursing was her passion - all she had ever wanted to do. But Alice couldn’t have imagined what…

$24.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

 Read review
Cover image for Take Off! (Evie and Pog, Book 1)
Paperback

Take Off! (Evie and Pog, Book 1)

Tania McCartney

In the bestselling tradition of Ella and Olivia, comes the first book in a new series for early readers about best friends, Evie and Pog.

$15.99

Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Brother Moon
Hardback

Brother Moon

Maree McCarthy Yoelu

Brother Moon is a powerful story lovingly told by a great-grandfather to his great-grandson. Beneath the dark sky of the Northern Territory, Hippy-Boy is captivated when Great-Grandpa Liman tells him…

$27.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Cover image for Narwhal's Otter Friend (Narwhal and Jelly, Book 4)
Paperback

Narwhal’s Otter Friend (Narwhal and Jelly, Book 4)

Ben Clanton

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures.

$15.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Cover image for The Champions of the Blade (Paladero, Book 4)
Paperback

The Champions of the Blade (Paladero, Book 4)

Steven Lochran

Joss, Hero and Drake are prentice paladeros, cowboy-knights that ride dinosaurs and fight to protect their Kingdom. Now, they face the ultimate battle: themselves.

$19.99

Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Hotel Flamingo: Carnival Caper
Paperback

Hotel Flamingo: Carnival Caper

Alex Milway

Anna is determined to win the prize for Hotel Flamingo for the best display, despite rival hotel the Glitz having won it every year since the Carnival began. But disaster…

$14.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Cover image for Counting Our Country
Board book

Counting Our Country

Jill Daniels

Counting Our Country is a bilingual counting book from Jill Daniels, an Indigenous artist who lives in SE Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

$14.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Cover image for David Attenborough (Little People, Big Dreams)
Hardback

David Attenborough (Little People, Big Dreams)

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

New in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist.

$19.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Cover image for Ninja Bandicoots and Turbo-Charged Wombats
Paperback

Ninja Bandicoots and Turbo-Charged Wombats

Hazel Flynn

Why does each koala in a zoo need 1000 trees? How do you check a Tree-kangaroo’s pouch for joeys? Why is a wombat’s poo square-shaped? And how do dogs help…

$24.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Bluey: Easter Fun! (A Craft Book)
Paperback

Bluey: Easter Fun! (A Craft Book)

Bluey

Bluey and Bingo love being creative! Get making with loads of egg-cellent Easter activities for the whole family.

$9.99

Order online and we’ll ship when availablePre-order now

 Read review
Cover image for I'll Always Be Older Than You
Hardback

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.

$43.99

Available to order, ships in approx 4 weeksAvailable to order

 Read review
Cover image for Izzy and Frank
Hardback

Izzy and Frank

Katrina Lehman

When Izzy moves away from her idyllic island life with her best-friend Frank (a seagull!), she must find her place in the busy city, with new friends and a new…

$24.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Girls Can Fly
Hardback

Girls Can Fly

Sally Morgan,Ambelin Kwaymullina

Girls Can Fly is an inspirational, young teen book from award-winning Aboriginal writer and artist Sally Morgan and her equally talented daughter Ambelin.

$19.99

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for What Colour is the Sea?
Hardback

What Colour is the Sea?

Katie Stewart

Koala has a question for her friends - what colour is the sea? But they all give her different answers, and Koala doesn’t know who to believe.

$24.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Lalani of the Distant Sea
Paperback

Lalani of the Distant Sea

Erin Entrada Kelly

When Lalani Sarita’s mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea .

$15.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants
Hardback

The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants

Philip Bunting

The answers to lifes biggest questions can be found in the smallest places, once you are ready to look. Get set for an insightful (and hilarious) peek into what we…

$19.99

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

Cover image for Orphans of the Tide
Paperback

Orphans of the Tide

Struan Murray

The City - mankind’s last refuge in a drowned world, where Whale Lords reign and the Inquisition keeps the peace. The Enemy - a dark power, ever seeking to take…

$14.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

 Read review
Cover image for My Place (Younger Readers)
Paperback

My Place (Younger Readers)

Sally Morgan

Sally’s rich, zesty and moving work is perhaps the best loved biography of Aboriginal Australia ever written. My Place for Younger Readers is an abridged edition that retains all the…

$17.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Cover image for Bluey: Bob Bilby
Board book

Bluey: Bob Bilby

Bluey

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It’s Bingo’s turn to take Bob Bilby home. Will they have fun times?

$14.99

In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops

Cover image for The Highland Falcon Thief
Paperback

The Highland Falcon Thief

M. G. Leonard,Sam Sedgman

Climb aboard the Highland Falcon and help Harrison Beck find a jewel thief!

$16.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

 Read review
Cover image for The Threads of Magic
Paperback

The Threads of Magic

Alison Croggon

An atmospheric and riveting fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Cornelia Funke.

$21.99

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Cover image for Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls
Paperback

Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls

Jeremy Lachlan

An unfinished quest. A dying world. A race to save all souls. Get ready for the thrilling follow-up to the award-winning Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds.

$19.99

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Cover image for Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor Book 3)
Paperback

Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor Book 3)

Jessica Townsend

Something wicked is taking hold of Nevermoor… In Morrigan Crow’s third Wundrous adventure, she faces her most dangerous challenge yet.

$18.99

In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops

Cover image for Backyard Birds
Hardback

Backyard Birds

Helen Milroy

What colourful birds are in our backyards? From laughing kookaburras and prancing mudlarks to dancing willy wagtails and hungry galahs, this picture book is a vibrant adventure discovering the native…

$19.99

Available to order, ships in 3-5 daysAvailable to order

Cover image for Some Brains: A book celebrating neurodiversity
Paperback

Some Brains: A book celebrating neurodiversity

Nelly Thomas

All brains are special, All brains are smart, All kids have big thoughts, And all kids have big hearts. ALL KIDS ARE SPECIAL - JUST FOLLOW THEIR HEARTS.

$19.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

 Read review
Cover image for Coming Home to Country
Hardback

Coming Home to Country

Bronwyn Bancroft

Run to the creek, perch on a rock, slip into clear crystal water. An visual and lyrical depiction of coming home to country from acclaimed author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft…

$24.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Cover image for One True King (The School for Good and Evil, Book 6)
Paperback

One True King (The School for Good and Evil, Book 6)

Soman Chainani

Beyond Good and Evil. Beyond Ever Afters. The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book of Soman Chainani’s bestselling fantasy…

$17.99

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

 Read review
Cover image for The Republic Of Birds
Paperback

The Republic Of Birds

Jessica Miller

From rising star Jessica Miller comes this richly imagined fantasy adventure, an unmissable addition to the genre for readers of Karen Foxlee, Jessica Townsend and Philip Pullman.

$16.99

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops