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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
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…
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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.
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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'.
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Jessica Love
A glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.
The star of Julian Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return–and finds a new friend–at a wedding to be remembered.
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Byll Stephen,Beth Stephen,Teeny Tiny Stevies
Empowering and fun picture books from the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with …
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Bernadette Green, Anna Zobel
A beautifully illustrated story, written with a light and humorous touch, that celebrates nontraditional families and captures exactly what lies at the heart of family life - love.
Maya Newell, Charlotte Mars, Gus Skattebol-James, Tom Jellett (illus.)
A funny book about growing up in a family with two mums inspired by Gus Skattebol-James’ story in the award-winning documentary, Gayby Baby.
Nina LaCour, Kaylani Juanita
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mummy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a…
Eric Geron
Fans of Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz will love this board book about gender expression and being true to oneself. Is it a boy?
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…
Peter Brown
An exuberant new picture book from NYT bestselling author/illustrator Peter Brown, inspired by his own childhood.
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Jane Godwin
In this warm and humorous exploration of families, much-loved Australian children’s author Jane Godwin has teamed with internationally acclaimed Argentinian creator Yael Frankel. Together, they weave a colourful celebration of…
Megan Madison,Jessica Ralli
A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about gender, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
Scott Stuart
A heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself, by best-selling children’s book creator Scott Stuart. This story considers gender beyond binary in a vibrant spectrum of colour.
My Shadow is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
An illustrated guide to LGBTQIA2S+ codes and symbols for children 5+. With an exploration of queer underground culture throughout history to the present day, and questions for further discussion, this…
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Leslea Newman
New in the UK, a rediscovered modern classic for today’s generation in an updated, beautifully illustrated edition.
Isaac Webster, Ryan Brockington, Lauren May (illus.)
A heartwarming and affirming picture book about different kinds of families – including families with two dads!
A fabulous celebration of our unique selves from the creator of the hit board book Love Makes a Family!
Leslea Newman, Carol Thompson
Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, theres no limit…
Abbey Williams
An ABC of Families introduces children to the wonderful diversity of family life, using bright, engaging illustrations to explain how every family is unique in its own way.
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Daniel Gray-Barnett
March through the rainbow in this glorious celebration of pride!
Kat Patrick
A buoyant and heartwarming celebration of individuality, identity, and finding the clothes that fit.
Todd Parr
Todd Parr’s beloved classic celebrating all kinds of families, with 280k net copies sold – now a board book!
Rachel Greener, Clare Owen
In this honest, accessible illustrated guide to how babies are made, young readers can find out exactly what is needed to grow a baby, from introducing the basic building blocks…
Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell
At New York City’s Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.
Michael Genhart, Anne Passchier
A must-have primer for young readers and a great gift for pride events and throughout the year, beautiful colours all together make a rainbow in Rainbow: A First Book of…
Dan Saks, Brooke Smart
A rhyming, light-hearted celebration of the wonderful differences that make each family unique.
A joy-filled cheer of appreciation for loud, trouble-making, outrageous kids.
Katerina Cruickshanks is a wild child, a trickster, and a ringleader. But when they wreak some serious chaos, their friends…
Michelle Finch, Phoenix Finch, Sharon Davey (illus.)
Phoenix wants to wear her favourite purple dress to express her gender, but she is scared of being bullied on her first day of school. Follow Phoenix’s journey as she…
Robin Stevenson, Julie McLaughlin
A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family that has lost its dog at a Pride parade.
Jessica Galatola
Some Families Change gently navigates the complexities of changing family structures through poignant verse and empathetic illustrations. From split families to the loss of a parent, this book offers a…
Emily Neilson
A girl recounts her first time marching with her two moms at a Pride Parade.
Elise Gravel, Mykaell Blais
An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism –
Jessie Sima
From the author and illustrator of the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal comes a sweet and funny story about remembering where you belong, no matter how far you roam, or what…
Jessica Walton
Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. Whether it’s riding a bike, playing in the tree house, having a tea party or all of the…
Michael Joosten
Families with same-sex parents are celebrated in this board book that follows busy moms and their kids throughout their day–eating breakfast, going on a playdate, heading to the pool for…
