Recent picture books from 2020

How to Be a Real Man

Scott Stuart

Scott Stuart encourages boys to embrace who they truly are in this empowering and funny story, smashing age-old assumption about what it means to be a man.

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The ABCs of Black History

Rio Cortez

A beautiful alphabet picture book that presents key names, moments, and places in Black history with text lyrically written by poet Rio Cortez. This is an opportunity for children to…

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Hello Jimmy!

Anna Walker

One day, a parrot appears on the doorstep. His name is Jimmy. Dad thinks Jimmy is amazing. He’s loud, he’s funny and he’s full of surprises! But Jack doesn’t like…

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While We Can’t Hug

Eoin McLaughlin

From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, a heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing.

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The Art in Country: A Treasury for Children

Bronwyn Bancroft

In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses colours, shapes, patterns and words to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Australian continent, and to express the depth of her…

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Give Me Some Space!

Philip Bunting

Una dreams of a life in Space. Life on Earth is just so so-so. But how will she get there? And will she complete her mission to discover life in…

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The Tree

Graeme Base

This is the story of a cow, a duck and a very big tree. At first the cow and the duck are happy with their mooberries and mushquacks, living side-by-side…

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Little Lion

Saroo Brierley

The extraordinary true story of survival that became an international bestseller and was made into the award-winning film, Lion, starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel.

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I’m a Hero Too

Jamila Rizvi

An insightful, topical and practical picture book story about a family coping with the changes brought about by Covid 19, from the much-loved Jamila Rizvi.

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Windows

Patrick Guest

Windows is an uplifting story of how humanity has pulled together during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Dog

Shaun Tan

A beautifully poetic and gorgeously illustrated reflection on the relationship between dogs and humans. Dog is a stand-alone picture book of one of the most-loved stories from the bestselling and…

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The Grinny Granny Donkey

Craig Smith,Katz Cowley

The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation, The Wonky Donkey! Meet the latest addition…

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Father Sky and Mother Earth

Oodgeroo

Written and illustrated by Oodgeroo of the tribe Noonuccal (formerly known as Kath Walker), this book tells how Father Sky and Mother Earth created the world and all the plants…

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Bandits

Sha'an d'Anthes

Fern lives in a colourless, lifeless city and has only ever seen trees as pictures in her books.

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The Pocket Chaotic

Ziggy Hanaor,Daniel Gray-Barnett

Alexander’s mom keeps putting stuff in her pocket and it’s driving him crazy!

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Happy Llamakkah!

Laura Gehl

Happy Llamakkah! Follow along with the Llama family’s Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more.

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Bluey: Verandah Santa

Bluey

It’s Christmas Eve and Bluey, Bingo and Muffin decide to play a game called Verandah Santa! What will Santa bring them?

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How to Be a Real Ballerina

Davina Bell

From the team behind the best-selling All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors comes a cheeky story about discovering the joys of dance.

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Whose Bones?

Chihiro Takeuchi

Can you guess the animal by looking at its bones?

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The Unwilling Twin: 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Shortlist Book

Freya Blackwood

The new picture book from the seven-time CBCA Book Of The Year winner Freya Blackwood.

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Wolfred

Nick Bland

A mesmerising new story and instant classic from the beloved author of the best-selling Very Cranky Bear books.

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At the Dog Park

Moira Court

In lively rhyming prose, Moira Court captures all the fun and diversity of the dog park

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Anemone is not the Enemy

Anna McGregor

All Anemone wants is a friend, but friends are hard to make when you accidentally sting everyone who comes near you.

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Sing Me the Summer

Alison Lester

Splash into summer with this glorious love letter to the seasons.

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How to Make a Bird

Meg McKinlay

Extraordinary imagery and rich language spark the reader’s imagination as they enter the creative world of a young girl.

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Counting Creatures

Julia Donaldson

A rich and beautiful counting book full of gorgeous baby animals, with shaped pages, flaps and fold-outs from the UK’s favourite author Julia Donaldson and award-winning illustrator Sharon King-Chai.

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Took the Children Away

Archie Roach

Took the Children Away is a moving indictment of the treatment of indigenous children from the Stolen Generation’ and a song which struck a chord’ not only among the wider…

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You Matter

Christian Robinson

For fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect…

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Will You Be My Friend?

Sam McBratney

The first new Guess How Much I Love You picture-book story for 24 years!

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Julian at the Wedding

Jessica Love

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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If You Come to Earth

A masterful and moving picture book by two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall.

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What We’ll Build

Oliver Jeffers

A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, creator of the million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!

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Shirley Purdie: My Story, Ngaginybe Jarragbe

Shirley Purdie

World-renowned Gija artist Shirley Purdie shares her artwork and life story in a stunning new children’s picture book.

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Back to Sleep

Zoë Foster Blake

A warm and funny bedtime story where it’s the parents who won’t go to sleep. A perfect follow-up picture book to No One Likes a Fart by the inimitable Zoë…

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What Are Little Girls Made of?

Jeanne Willis

Award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, revamps all the favourite Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes.Think you know your favourite classic nursery rhymes?

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We Love You, Magoo

Briony Stewart

A classic in the making - joyous and playful, this will be read again and again. Pitched perfectly at the preschooler, just learning the rules who loves being the boss.

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Vote for Me

Krys Saclier

The students of Mount Mayhem School are fed up. Their uniform is hideous, the tuckshop is full of health food, while the sports cupboard is empty. It’s time for an…

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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

Meg Medina

From a Newbery Medalist comes the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other’s numero uno.

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Migrants

Issa Watanabe

A vital and powerful wordless picture book of courage, loss and hope-everything it takes to migrate to a new land.

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The Biscuit Maker

Sue Lawson

In Mavin Road there’s no time for hellos or chats until a mysterious biscuit maker’s magic brings everyone together.

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Bluey: Grannies

Bluey

Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question- can grannies dance? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Look out for the lenticular page to…

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Welcome, Baby, to This World!

Jess Racklyeft

Welcome, baby, to this world Lashes long and fingers curled. From the bestselling author of THERE’S ONLY ONE MUM LIKE YOU comes a warm, heartfelt and modern new baby book.

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Oi Aardvark!

Kes Gray

From the creators of the bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series comes another laugh-out-loud picture book, with a special fold-out surprise, that is jam-packed with fun, silliness and crazy creatures…

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If I had a unicorn

Gabby Dawnay

Following on from the bestselling If I had a dinosaur and If I had a sleepy sloth comes this magical, gender-neutral celebration of unicorns.

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The Goody

Lauren Child

A touchingly funny tale of being GOOD, being BAD, and most importantly, being YOU from Lauren Child, multi-award-winning, bestselling creator of Charlie and Lola.

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This Small Blue Dot

Zeno Sworder

A young girl introduces the newest member of her family to the small wonders, big lessons and other important stuff that makes being a child so special.

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The Lost Library

Jess McGeachin

When Oliver finds a lost library book in his new bedroom, he decides to return it. But how do you find a mysterious hidden library? With the help of a…

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Aunty’s Wedding

Miranda Tapsell,Joshua Tyler

A Tiwi-Island girl prepares for Aunty’s wedding with help from her maningawu in this vibrant picture book by the popular actor and writers of Top End Wedding and the highly…

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Recent picture books from 2020

How to Be a Real Man

The ABCs of Black History

Hello Jimmy!

While We Can’t Hug

The Art in Country: A Treasury for Children

Give Me Some Space!

The Tree

Little Lion

I’m a Hero Too

Windows

Dog

The Grinny Granny Donkey

Father Sky and Mother Earth

Bandits

The Pocket Chaotic

Happy Llamakkah!

Bluey: Verandah Santa

How to Be a Real Ballerina

Whose Bones?

The Unwilling Twin: 2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Shortlist Book

Wolfred

At the Dog Park

Anemone is not the Enemy

Sing Me the Summer

How to Make a Bird

Counting Creatures

Took the Children Away

You Matter

Will You Be My Friend?

Julian at the Wedding

If You Come to Earth

What We’ll Build

Shirley Purdie: My Story, Ngaginybe Jarragbe

Back to Sleep

What Are Little Girls Made of?

We Love You, Magoo

Vote for Me

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

Migrants

The Biscuit Maker

Bluey: Grannies

Welcome, Baby, to This World!

Oi Aardvark!

If I had a unicorn

The Goody

This Small Blue Dot

The Lost Library

Aunty’s Wedding