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Discover beautiful new picture books, available now at Readings.
Freya Blackwood
From award-winning creator Freya Blackwood comes a beautifully tender story about curiosity and the joy of listening.
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Gabby Dawnay
A charming and imaginative story in the bestselling 'If I had a...' series, which imagines life with a crocodile as a pet.
There's more to a crocodile than its scaly…
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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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Aunty Fay Muir, Sue Lawson, Cheryl Davison (illus.)
Take a walk on Country. A delightful exploration of everything Country is.
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.
Charlotte Zolotow, Julie Morstad (illus.)
A reimagined edition of A Rose, a Bridge, and a Wild Black Horse—the classic picture book by a legendary author and a beloved illustrator, about a girl and her…
Julianne Negri, Evie Barrow (illus.)
Join Audrey on an extraordinary adventure of self-discovery!
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Felicita Sala
In If You Run Out of Words, an imaginative bedtime adventure from award-winning artist Felicita Sala, a father reassures his daughter of the fantastical lengths he'd go to in…
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Jack Kurland
A funny and meaningful story about a cat that couldn't be bothered to do anything ... anything at all.
Pamela Freeman, Liz Anelli (illus.)
With breathtaking illustrations, Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree is packed with fun facts about the animals and plants native to the Daintree Rainforest region.
Tom Percival, Richard Jones (illus.)
Quiet is a touching tale of courage and how sometimes the smallest voice can deliver the biggest message.
Claire Saxby, Jess Racklyeft (illus.)
A journey of wonder and discovery from multi-award-winning picture book creators Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyeft, exploring the life in and around a mighty mountain ash, including a stunning fold-out…
Nina Laden, Melissa Castrillon (illus.)
A sparkling and tender picture book about all the things that are bright and loving in the world and fill our lives with joy.
Emma Quay
A glorious celebration of happiness from multi-award-winning author-illustrator Emma Quay
Angela Casabene, Camille Manley (illus.)
What will you dream of tonight? This treasure trove of short stories is designed to kickstart good dreams every night.
Bluey
Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show!
What would Bluey's Mum do? Find out all the answers for real life with Chilli's very own checklist. A gorgeous hardback book…
Maggie Hutchings
Everyones favourite cockroach is off on the family camping holiday. What could possibly go wrong?!
Shinsuke Yoshitake
The latest book in Shinsuke Yoshitake's bestselling 'Imagination' series takes a whimsical and wildly inventive look at maps.
If you get lost, it's simple - you just look at a…
M H Clark
It's almost time for falling asleep. Here's one more book... will you read it with me?
What was your favorite part of today? Will you share a bit about it...…
Ole Koennecke, Hans Koennecke
An interactive introduction to musical instruments, light-hearted, engaging and with 50 original compositions to listen to-from the kazoo to the bassoon.
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…
Emma Bowd
A celebration of the places, people and things that bring us joy!
Amal Abu-Eid
All ages
Billy loves Harmony Day. He loves the colours, the clothes and especially the food. This year Tayta is making kaak, a Lebanese treat, for Billy to share with…
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Ian Hayward Robinson
A remarkable picture book about wonder and hope that explores the meaning of life in ways that we can all understand.
Elena Arevalo Melville
When a small group of children befriend a stray dog, the entire community is inspired to become involved. Written by an award-winning picture book creator.
Kylie Miller, Karen Erasmus (illus.)
Dotty and the Lonely Farm is a heartwarming childrens picture book about a spirited adopted greyhound called Dotty who lives on a farm. But when her best friend Chloe goes…
Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
A heart-warming aspirational picture book for new mums and babies from First Nations tennis champion Ash Barty, with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin, the bestselling team behind Little Ash
My…
Perry Emerson
What is imperfectly perfect? It's a flower growing from a cracked pavement. It's the memory of a happy time, etched in a wrinkled smile. It's taking something broken, mending it…
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Gregg Dreise
An astounding work of significance for sharing with kids and adults about Indigenous art from super star Kamilaroi author Gregg Dreise.
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Frane Lessac
Chant and clap, play and sing along to this fun-filled collection of nursery rhymes with an Australian twist by bestselling author and illustrator, Frane Lessac.
Row, row, row, your boat…
Clare Helen Welsh
A heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.
Sandra Boynton
Boynton Bookworks Spring 2024 list features a picture book, novelty books, a lap board book, and a boxed set!
Hippos Remain Calm is the long-awaited follow-up to Hippos Go Berserk…
A charming morality tale, this book tells the tale of the Rainbow Serpent and the creation of the Darling/Barka River.
Jodi Toering
A stunningly told, beautifully illustrated and distinctly Australian bedtime story
Sunset beckons. Moon appears, and Tawny Frogmouth stirs. She begins her nightly flight, watching over all the animals nestled down…
Mikolaj Pa
Van Dog rides to the countryside to paint a landscape one day. As he mounts his easel, mixes his paints, and contemplates the scenery, the landscape slowly unfolds in weird…
Rebecca Evans
When Liling moves from her home in the mountains of China to the big city, her parents cannot afford to send her to school, and she spends her days with…
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Bernadette Green, Daniel Gray-Barnett (illus.)
This funny and heartwarming story tells us that every now and then, everyone needs some 'me-time'.
Anna Pignataro
Underneath a big old elm, Oli asked, 'Mummy, how long will you love me?' 'Always,' Mummy smiled.
Mike Lucas, Heidi McKinnon (illus.)
Monkey around with every kind of monster on this humorous hunt for the elusive Cheeky Monster.
Rory H. Mather, Binny Talib (illus.)
From Rory H. Mather and Binny Talib comes a joyous picture book that celebrates life's good times.
Ros Moriarty
A beautiful, expressive story that celebrates a child's love of the beach from a bestselling author and co-founder of the not-for-profit Moriarty Foundation.
Alom Shaha, Sarthak Sinha (illus.)
A vibrantly illustrated tale about finding light even in the gloomiest of times, How to Find a Rainbow will warm your heart - and give you a handy guide to…
Jol Temple, Kate Temple
Wading through bin juice, sticky with grime, Ibis's tummy is rumbling ... it's nearly lunchtime! 'Buzz off! Scram! Shoo! We don't feed bin chickens here at the zoo!' It's feeding…
Megan Daley, Max Hamilton (illus.)
An amazing look into the native stingless bee, the heroes of pollination, from celebrated teacher librarian and author Megan Daley and CBCA shortlisted illustrator Maxine Hamilton.
Carrie Gallasch, Martina Heiduczek (illus.)
Wild and Free is an energetic and atmospheric story about the great outdoors. Set in a stunning landscape, a cast of adventurous children set off from their caravans and tents…
Jon Agee
One little girl is determined to find her perfect pet at a wonderfully unusual animal shelter.
Liz Murray, Walid Serageldine (illus.)
A Sick Day for Amos McGee meets Escape from City Zoo in this funny and heartfelt picture book debut by Australian teacher librarian Liz Murray and award-winning Swiss illustrator Walid…
Patrick Guest
Baboon in a balloon, it’s a wonderful day. Up through the clouds, up, up and away! YAY! But, look out below! Baboon’s day is headed for splat! Booo!
