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Discover beautiful new picture books, available now at Readings.
Doug Salati
From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated-and overwhelmed-pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air.
An utter joy from beginning…
Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order
Andrew Daddo, Stephen Michael King (illus.)
From bestselling author Andrew Daddo comes a heartwarming book of grandmotherly philosophy
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Catherine Jinks
Written by award-winning author Catherine Jinks and illustrated by Jennifer Goldsmith, Freckles is a gorgeous story about loving who you are - all the way down to the last freckle!
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Available to order, ships in 10-14 daysAvailable to order
John Dickson
Surfing in the Dark tells the story of Matt Formston - a world champion surfer who is blind.
Margaret Wild
A warm, comforting story about a cross little duckling and her mother's unconditional love, from the award-winning and bestselling team behindThe Sloth Who Came To Stay.
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Shelley Knoll-Miller
What is in the parcel for Penguin...?! Guess along with Penguin and friends in this cool tale for preschoolers.
Penguin and pals are cold! Icy! FREEZING! Will what's inside Penguin's…
In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops
Kobi Yamada & Elise Hurst (illus.)
This is a story about noticing the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It is about embracing what's possible. And that the incredible is…
Elise Hurst
This storybook is for the world builders, the inventors, and the artists. It contains an infinite number of stories - each one waiting for your imagination to bring it to…
Penny Harrison, Hannah Sommerville (Illus.)
The Little Things is a reassuring reminder that there is plenty in the world to make us smile and give us hope.
On days the sunshine stays away,you wake…
Emma Dodd
A heartwarming book celebrating unconditional love.
Eric Fan
Lizzy and the Cloud is a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows, from the creators of the critically acclaimed…
Shelley Moore Thomas
In this magical and poetic picture book, a father and child see all the wonders and connections in nature and in life as they go about their day.
Turia Pitt,Celestine Vaite
The first picture book from bestselling author Turia Pitt.
From bestselling author, inspirational ironman, humanitarian and mother Turia Pitt comes this fun tale about a determined little crab who faces…
Jane Godwin, Meg Rennie (illus.)
The perfect book to read aloud to children learning the joy of imaginative play.
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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.
Maddie Frost
A humorous and heartfelt picture book about an iguana who thinks he needs to be someone else to stand out - but realizes that what’s most special are the qualities…
Britta Teckentrup,Patricia Hegarty
Follow a little bear as he discovers a host of animal homes and more in this beautiful die-cut picture book.
Louise Fedele
"Come along for a charming romp across the globe in this sweet bedtime story, and collect a few of the many ways we express our love to each other the…
Judy Ann Sadler
A boy delights in the discovery that diggers can dance!
Patricia Hegarty, Britta Teckentrup (illus.)
Clever die-cuts, gentle rhyming text and colourful artwork bring even the tiniest creatures to life.
Simona Ciraolo
From the bestselling creator of Hug Me, comes a beautiful and heart-warming picture book about making new friends and appreciating the small moments in life.
Melanie Heyworth, Nathanial Eckstrom (illus.)
A warm and optimistic story that introduces an Autistic character to a young audience
In stock at 6 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 6 shops
Poonam Mistry
A stunning fable from Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry.
Elise Gravel
A hilarious twist to the perpetual question: Who made this mess?
When Dad asks who left socks all over the place, a brother and sister insist that it was Not…
Morag Hood
A digger’s grand adventure, perfect for all young children.
Beck Feiner, Robin Feiner
Sometimes Clyde feels like a square dog in a round hole …
Lucy adores her adopted greyhound. She takes him on spa dates and gives him toys, the best organic…
Anna Walker
Tap, tap tap …
Frog thinks there’s no one else in the forest, but you never know what’s just around the corner …
Celebrated creator Anna Walker, invites us to…
Alison Lester
The perfect bedtime story from Australia’s most loved-picture book creator.
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Jackie French, Bruce Whatley
Celebrating the twentieth anniversary, this is the story of Mothball, one of the world's most famous wombats - and where it all began
Clotilde Perrin, Daniel Hahn (trans.)
In this monstrously funny and original lift-the-flaps adventure, a child finds hiding places in three famous fairy tale houses before turning on their hide-and-seek pursuers-from the creator of international sensation…
Chris Haughton
From Chris Haughton comes a funny, suspenseful celebration of mothers set against an atmospheric Antarctic backdrop.
Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her family. She has…
Sophie Beer
Welcome, little one, to our little world.
We’ve been waiting a whole lifetime to meet you.
Beautifully and boldly illustrated, Welcome, Little One is all about introducing a new baby…
Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing & David Hardy
A joyful story about the power of reconnecting to family, culture and Country. From Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, co-writer Ellie Laing, and Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.
Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen
Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip clop across the bridge to get…
Briony Stewart
Touching adaptation of classic Australian song 'Accidently Kelly Street'
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Ellen Heck
A beautifully illustrated multilingual alphabet book, to teach children about the amazing diversity of languages.
Eliza Hull, Sally Rippin, Daniel Gray-Barnett (illus.)
A delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are d/Deaf or disabled.
In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops
Oliver Jeffers
The captivating new companion to international bestsellers Here We Are and What We’ll Build.
Alice Oehr
A celebration of the joy of markets, cooking, and fresh food.
Libby Gleeson
Charlie loves whales. Minke whales, orcas, beluga whales and humpbacks, sperm whales and right whales, and especially the great blue whale. Little readers will delight in Charlie's obsession with, and…
Toni Yuly
An utterly charming picture book that celebrates a child’s sense of curiosity about the world with playful yet thoughtful questions about trees.
Katherine Rundell, Sara Ogilvie
‘A writer of boundless gifts and extraordinary imaginative power’ - Observer
Mink doesn’t believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square…
Chihiro Takeuchi
An exceptional concept book on vertebrate in dinosaurs to please any young reader.
Didier Levy
A humorous look at what life is like with a fire-breathing dragon.
Randa Abdel-Fattah & Maxine Beneba Clarke
A moving and joyful book for children from all backgrounds about the many ways we love, from award-winning author Randa Abdel-Fattah and acclaimed illustrator Maxine Beneba Clarke.
Sandra Dieckmann
Little Bear has a secret - deep inside, he feels nothing like a real bear. An empowering story about finding your own special spark, woven with magic and wonder by…
Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Tyrown Waigana
Written in Noongar and English, and illustrated with striking contemporary artwork, Ninni Yabini is a memorable celebration of family and belonging.
In this delightful picture book, Mother and Father swan…
Jess Tsigros
A heart-warming story that captures the experiences lived by travelling families while revealing life’s most meaningful values. Featuring real memories and original artwork by Aussie kids met along the way.
