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Satoshi Kitamura
Hattie the rabbit conjures an amazing succession of animals out of her hat, and for a grand finale produces a wonderful habitat where they can all live. Bigger and bigger…
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Karen Kilpatrick,Luis O. Ramos Jr
This funny and clever picture book shows how Pencil met Eraser-and why they work so well together.
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Joe Todd-Stanton
From award-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton, an endearing story of empathy and the unlikely friendship that forms between a standoffish mouse and a clever fox.
Alex Rance
Featuring one of the key characters from the bestselling Tiger’s Roar, Rabbit’s Hop is Rabbit’s ‘origin story’ - a celebration of recognising your strengths, accepting help, encouraging others and enjoying…
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Susanna Mattiangeli
Hannah ignores the voice calling to her and stays in the park with the Odd Furry Creature, making a home in a secret hideout, until, after a long time passes…
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Galia Bernstein
Tired of her large, noisy, baboon family, young Leyla runs away and meets a lizard who teaches her to sit alone, be quiet, and do nothing.
Cinders McLeod
A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a bunny learns he can’t buy everything he wants with his allowance!
Brooke Boynton-Hughes
We all battle monsters… Molly battles her own, finally banishing them with bravery, generosity, and ultimately the only force powerful enough: friendship.
Herve Tullet
Creative genius Herve Tullet on the subject closest to his heart: AN IDEA!
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Amber Moffat
Lyrical and poetic, this unique and beautifully illustrated story evokes the love and warmth between a parent and child.
Gemma Koomen
A beautiful debut about community and friendship set in the world of the Tree Keepers: tiny people who look after the tree, and each other.
Kirsty Murray
Billy wants a dog. He really really really wants one. Billy’s parents aren’t so sure. So one morning, Billy takes matters into his own paws.
Ben Sanders
When a lovable sloth’s book is hijacked by a fox with STYLE and PIZZAZZ, sloth has to learn how to find his voice and take back control.
Josh Pyke
Leonard doesn’t like bedtime, especially when there’s a five-nosed, seven-tailed, eleven-handed, scaly-waily monster hiding in the corner of his bedroom.
It seems like Leonard will never sleep again … until…
Megan Hess
Acclaimed fashion illustrator Hess delivers the second delightful rhyming tale about a stylish little mouse. It’s Fashion Week in Paris and Claris is not missing the show of her favorite…
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David Metzenthen
A stylish and satisfying picture book about a curious pet rabbit who accidentally escapes the safety of her backyard, and then must survive in the wilds of suburbia at night.
Gabby Dawnay
Samuel Drew makes his way through the busy streets pulling behind him a beautiful package. But what could be inside? As all the animals try to guess, a wonderful parage…
Jasmine Seymour
Baby Business tells the story of the baby smoking ceremony that welcomes baby to country. The smoke is a blessing - it will protect the baby and remind them that…
Anna Dewdney,Reed Duncan
A seriously silly ABC book packed with imaginary animals from the creator of the Llama Llama books, Anna Dewdney, and Reed Duncan.
Kat Patrick
A hilarious and touching story of friendship, superheroes, love, and capes.
Frances Watts
A delightful picture book about a friendship between an exuberant but loveable dachshund and his more retiring, tidy housemate.
Sophie Beer
Arthur’s circus is full of daring performers.
The Acrobat can soar like an eagle. The Strongman can lift a car with one finger. The Jugglers can breathe fire like dragons…
A funny, thought-provoking introduction to homonyms and homophones, with crisply bright, contemporary illustrations.
Meet a yack who can’t stop yackety-yacking, a hare with huge hair and a bear who’s, well…
Mark Greenwood
Dream astronaut dreams, and celebrate Australia’s role in one of humanity’s greatest achievements, the moon landing of 1969. Moonwalkers is a joyous story of imagination and play - the greatest…
Christine Roussey
For his sixth birthday, a boy hopes for the perfect adorable dwarf rabbit of his dreams! However, the bunny he receives looks like a potato. The boy is sad and…
Fiona Burrows
Violet is a girl with big ideas. She is always thinking. One day she starts thinking about nothing.
What is nothing? Where is nothing? Is it real? And if nothing…
Edwina Wyatt
Fox is desperate to gain Bird’s affection, and does everything she orders him to do. But when Bird goes too far and Fox stops caring about her, Bird goes to…
Elisa Pallmer,Meg Raby
This engaging picture book shows everyday life with little crow siblings when one of them is on the autism spectrum. My Brother Otto is a child-friendly, endearing, and fun picture…
Arwen Huang
Anna is a shy, book-loving girl whose only friends are the characters in her books, but when Grandpa suggests she go outside to play, Anna has trouble talking to the…
Joanna Gaines
Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From failed endeavors, obstacles (bunnies that eat everything!), and lessons learned, the Gaines family shares how they…
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Vera Brosgol
The Little Guys might be small, but they aim to be mighty.
Matt Cosgrove
Snuggling up for a bedtime story. Kissing a sore knee to make it better. Pushing the swing as high as the sky. There are a million different reasons to say…Thanks…
Dave Eggers
Goodnight Moon meets The Wonderful Things You Will Be in this incredibly commercial, beautiful title from bestselling author Dave Eggers.
Rhys Brisenden
A heartwarming rhyming text with humorous, bold illustrations to inspire confidence!
Chloe Jasmine Harris
A story about facing your fears and finding your strengths
Maple lives in a tree house in the woods. She’s scared of most things, especially the animals who live below…
Sylvia Laing
From debut illustrator Sylvia Liang comes a beautifully illustrated and profound story about challenging the norms.
Lemony Snicket
A horde of bees and a young boy race around town wreaking havoc on the townspeople.
Christopher Cheng
One tall tree on the mountain once marked Grandfather’s farm. Now there is a busy city and Grandfather lives with us in our apartment.
Katherine Battersby
A tale celebrating the joy of friendship and the fun of pets from the CBCA Crichton Award shortlisted author, Katherine Battersby. Printed with a squishy cover perfect for little hands!
Rob Hodgson
The Woods is a cat-and-mouse (or fox-and-rabbit) story with a not-so-fluffy twist from the author of The Cave.
From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur and A House for Mouse, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow’s A Song for Bear is a story about recognizing and celebrating…
Peter Carnavas
Mary is a quiet girl. Her family makes so much noise they hardly notice her - or anything else. Until Mary, in her own gentle way, shows them what they’ve…
Jess Racklyeft
I love your quiet stories, songs sung loud in the rain. No one can hug like you, Mum or makes me feel the same.
Anna McGregor
A beautiful celebration of diversity.
Aunty Joy Murphy,Andrew Kelly
Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly joins award-winning picture book duo Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy to tell the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River, from its source…
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Shinsuke Yoshitake
A delightful and witty illustrated celebration of the transporting magic of reading, books, and bookstores.
Sue DeGennaro
When Turtle races into the lift of Building 24, there is a nod and a blink and a step to the side. A grunt and a sigh and a lean…
Jo Witek
One little girl has a very special friend, the tall ancient tree in her backyard. Through the seasons, she grows along with the tree, playing in its branches and basking…
