Our 100 bestselling kids & YA books of 2024

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The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot, Book 1)

Peter Brown

A gloriously illustrated story of a robot’s adventures in the wild

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Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography

Wendy Loggia, Elisa Chavarri (illus.)

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum artist.

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Runt

Craig Silvey, Sara Acton (illus.)

A heart-warming, funny, beautifully told story for readers of all ages from the bestselling author of Jasper Jones and Honeybee.

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Wurrtoo

Tylissa Elisara, Dylan Finney (illus.)

Tylissa Elisara draws on classic children's literature in the tradition of Winnie the Pooh and Blinky Bill as well as stories from her own Narungga, Kaurna and Adnyamathanha heritage in…

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The Land of Lost Things (Adventures Unlimited, Book 1)

Andy Griffiths, Bill Hope (illus.)

The funniest, most thrills and spills new adventure series from legendary Andy Griffiths, the author of the bestselling, sales-smashing Treehouse series

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Kissed by the Moon

Alison Lester

Part poem, part lullaby, this gentle story celebrates a baby’s wonder at our beautiful world.

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Impossible Creatures

Katherine Rundell

It was a very fine day, until something tried to eat him.

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Meerkat Mayhem

Mem Fox, Judy Horacek (illus.)

Another hilarious picture book gem from the legendary team who brought us the highly acclaimed and bestselling Where is the Green Sheep?

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The Scarlet Shedder (Dog Man, Book 12)

Dav Pilkey

The twelfth bestselling, full-colour Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey - you'll howl with laughter!

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Possum Magic (40th anniversary edition)

Mem Fox, Julie Vivas (illus.)

For 40 magical years Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults alike. Mem Fox's lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, together with Julie Vivas' exquisite illustrations, weave…

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

Suitable for children, this title covers colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story. It features die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore.

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Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat

Li Chen

In this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, Cat Town's best kitten detective is on the case - of his very own missing hat!

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Where is the Green Sheep?

Mem Fox, Judy Horacek (illus.)

Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?

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Taylor Swift

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Borghild Fallberg (illus.)

Inspire kids with the glittering story of pop superstar Taylor Swift! This talented singer-songwriter started as a little country girl with a big dream to become a star.

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Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 19)

Jeff Kinney

In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer…

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The Wild Robot Protects (The Wild Robot 3)

Peter Brown

A heartwarming and action-packed third book in his New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series, exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.

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Outlaw Girls

Emily Gale, Nova Weetman

Kate and Ruby live in the High Country in Victoria. They're both daring, quick-thinking and prepared to break the rules, and they're both brilliant horse riders - they'd probably be…

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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1)

Rick Riordan

Half boy. Half God. All Hero. Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek God. I was just a normal…

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Scar Town

Tristan Bancks

A missing father. A drowned town. A buried secret. Three friends on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth.

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Imagine

Alison Lester

A beautiful board book edition of Alison Lester’s Imagine - a wonderful introduction to the natural world with pictures to explore again and again.

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The Midwatch

Judith Rossell

The biggest children's book of the year! The Midwatch is the long-awaited new middle-grade novel from internationally bestselling author–illustrator Judith Rossell, creator of the multi-award-winning novel Withering-by-Sea.

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The Wild Robot Escapes (The Wild Robot, Book 2)

Peter Brown

The sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot, by award-winning author Peter Brown

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Holly Jackson

Originally published in paperback by Egmont UK Ltd, London, in 2019.

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A Way Home

Emily Brewin

Sixteen-year-old Grace lives under a bridge in Melbourne’s CBD. It’s cold and wet, but hidden. Safe, at least, until she can go home.

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One Of Us Is Lying

Karen M. McManus

Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive.

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I Hope This Doesn’t Find You

Ann Liang

Unforgettable, snarky and romantic, I Hope This Doesn't Find You is Never Have I Ever meets To All the Boys I've Loved Before if Lara Jean wrote hate emails instead…

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Magic Beach

Alison Lester

Imagine a beach where you can swim, surf, splash through the waves, make sandcastles, hunt for treasure, explore rock-pools, muck about in boats, fish from the jetty, and build a…

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Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak

Presents the story of Max’s adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things. This book is the winner of the Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished…

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Waverider (Amulet, Book Nine)

Kazu Kibuishi

The highly anticipated, thrilling conclusion to Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling series!

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Artichoke to Zucchini

Alice Oehr

Following from the award-winning Off to the Market, acclaimed artist Alice Oehr takes you on a mouth-watering trip through the alphabet and around the world.

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If You Could See the Sun

Ann Liang

Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school, where she’s the only scholarship student in a sea of uber-wealthy classmates. But she has a plan…

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If He Had Been with Me

Laura Nowlin

A love story spanning the history of two teenagers’ lives and all the moments when if one little thing had been different, their futures would have been together instead of…

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Big Trouble with Angry Chairs (Big Trouble, Book 1)

Lachlann Carter, Douglas Holgate (illus.)

The first hilarious illustrated adventure about Maddie and Clare, two kids whose surroundings keep trying to kill them!

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Big Jim Begins (The Adventures of Dog Man, Book 13)

Dav Pilkey

The thirteenth bestselling, full-colour Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey
- you'll howl with laughter!

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess

Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson is back in this highly anticipated, brand-new adventure to follow the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, Chalice of the Gods.

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Winter Turning: The Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire, Book 7)

Tui T. Sutherland, Mike Holmes (illus.)

Daring mission ... or deadly mistake.

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Found in Melbourne

Joanne O'Callaghan, Kori Song (illus.)

A beautifully illustrated counting book celebrating landmarks and attractions in Australia’s most liveable city.

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Off to the Nursery

Alice Oehr

Learn all about gardens and gardening in this engaging tour through a plant nursery - packed with practical ideas, stunning illustrations, and delightful personalities.

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Rod Campbell’s Aussie Animals

Rod Campbell

The Australian bush is filled with all sorts of different sounds. Can you hear an animal jumping? What’s that? Turn the page and you will see Kangaroo. There’s also Wombat…

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Bluey: Little Library: Four books in one

Bluey

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show!

Join Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit in Bluey’s Little Library!

Follow along with your favourite Bluey characters on a brand new-adventure. Perfect…

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All the Beautiful Things

Katrina Nannestad

A new heart-wrenching, impeccably researched historical novel for middle-grade readers

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Ten Little Fingers & Ten Little Toes

Mem Fox, Helen Oxenbury

From two of the most gifted picture book creators of our time, here is a celebration of babies and the joy they bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world!

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The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Holly Jackson

A stunning new YA thriller from the bestselling, award-winning author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder!

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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy

Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary and his friends go for a walk and meet tough tomcat Scarface Claw.

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Completely Normal (and Other Lies)

Biffy James

Love has rules. So does grief. And Stella Wilde’s about to break them all.

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Murder Most Unladylike: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery, Book 1

Robin Stevens

When Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong set up their very own secret detective agency at Deepdean School for Girls, they struggle to find any truly exciting mysteries to investigate. (Unless…

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My Family and Other Suspects

Kate Emery

Holly Jackson meets Agatha Christie in this cosy modern-day YA murder mystery where your closest family are your prime suspects.

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Super Sleuth

David Walliams, Adam Stower (illus.)

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery – with thrills, spills and laughs galore.

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Our 100 bestselling kids & YA books of 2024

The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot, Book 1)

Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography

Runt

Wurrtoo

The Land of Lost Things (Adventures Unlimited, Book 1)

Kissed by the Moon

Impossible Creatures

Meerkat Mayhem

The Scarlet Shedder (Dog Man, Book 12)

Possum Magic (40th anniversary edition)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat

Where is the Green Sheep?

Taylor Swift

Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 19)

The Wild Robot Protects (The Wild Robot 3)

Outlaw Girls

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Book 1)

Scar Town

Imagine

The Midwatch

The Wild Robot Escapes (The Wild Robot, Book 2)

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

A Way Home

One Of Us Is Lying

I Hope This Doesn’t Find You

Magic Beach

Where the Wild Things Are

Waverider (Amulet, Book Nine)

Artichoke to Zucchini

If You Could See the Sun

If He Had Been with Me

Big Trouble with Angry Chairs (Big Trouble, Book 1)

Big Jim Begins (The Adventures of Dog Man, Book 13)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess

Winter Turning: The Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire, Book 7)

Found in Melbourne

Off to the Nursery

Rod Campbell’s Aussie Animals

Bluey: Little Library: Four books in one

All the Beautiful Things

Ten Little Fingers & Ten Little Toes

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy

Completely Normal (and Other Lies)

Murder Most Unladylike: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery, Book 1

My Family and Other Suspects

Super Sleuth