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Susi Schaefer
This witty picture book explores the loving bond between cats and their humans
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Adam Briggs
Adapted from Briggs’ celebrated song ‘The Children Came Back’, Our Home, Our Heartbeat is a celebration of past and present Indigenous legends, as well as emerging generations, and at its…
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Margaret Wild
Who lives in that cottage by the sea? I wish. I wish. I wish it was me. A lyrical masterpiece by Margaret Wild and Jane Tanner.
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Phillip Walleystack
Louie’s big brother, Rocky, has big dreams and wants to chase them. But Louie doesn’t want him to forget where he belongs…
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Kate Temple
Diving in dumpsters, traipsing through trash! Rummaging through rubbish, making a splash! ‘Revolting!’ they snort, starting to sicken, ‘Trash Turkey! Dumpster Duck! BIN CHICKEN!’ One bird’s trash is another bird’s…
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Bethan Woollvin
The magical tale full of bravery and kindness, about a little girl on the hunt for a fearsome monster - who finds out monsters aren’t always what they seem.
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Mark Wilson
From the oceans and coastal plains to the African Veldt, we share this earth with many unique and wonderful creatures. This book celebrates Mark Wilson’s lifelong passion for endangered wildlife…
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Sally Sutton, Brian Lovelock
Guess what kind of truck is at work in this interactive book by the bestselling creators of Roadworks ...
Aunty Fay Muir,Sue Lawson
A tender, thoughtful story reminding us to respect others and respect ourselves. Part of the Our Place series which welcomes children to culture.
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Josie Wowolla Boyle
A story full of magic, combined with richly textured illustrations. Age range 5+
Hello!Lucky
A rhyming tale in which an exuberant tiger encourages young readers to eagerly tackles life’s challenges and believe in their own tigerlike strength.
Tohby Riddle
A delightful story that celebrates the wonders of the Moon, the curiosity of cats and the precious beauty of Earth.
Shinsuke Yoshitake
A pre-bedtime game of charades full of silliness and surprises that will delight kids and parents alike.
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Anna Pignataro
A kiss to wake me from my sleep, then more to treasure and to keep. And I’m as happy as can be- A thousand kisses, all for me! A beautiful…
Maureen Jipiyiliya Nampijinpa O'Keefe
Maureen Jipiyiliya Nampijinpa O'Keefe grew up in the remote community of Ali Curung in the NT. Her family lived a bush life. They didn’t own much but her mother had…
Aura Parker
From the creator of the delightful Meerkat Splash comes a cuddly, snuggly bedtime book for the very young, full of joyous, playful illustrations and bouncing rhyme - with a perfect…
Maggie Hutchings
From the author of the best-selling MERMAID! and UNICORN! and one of the world’s hottest new picture-book illustrators comes the story of a plucky young cockroach who gate-crashes a birthday…
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.
Helen Milroy
What colourful birds are in our backyards? From laughing kookaburras and prancing mudlarks to dancing willy wagtails and hungry galahs, this picture book is a vibrant adventure discovering the native…
Heidi McKinnon
A funny, warm and reassuring story from the internationally acclaimed creator of I Just Ate My Friend and Baz & Benz.
Mac Barnett
Paolo the dachshund is trapped. Though he lives in Rome, a city filled with history and adventure, he is confined to a hair salon. Paolo dreams of the sweet life-la…
Jane Godwin
A celebration of the bond between siblings from acclaimed author Jane Godwin, with glorious illustrations from Sara Acton.
Heath McKenzie
It was the perfect day for colouring in … until Oscar noticed he had competition! Now both Oscar and Henry can’t stop colouring, and they have gone WAY outside the…
Penny Harrison
A gentle tale about reaching for the stars and being extraordinary … but remembering the ordinary too.
Victoria Mackinlay
This lamp is enchanted and I am the genie. I’ll grant all your wishes, but don’t be a meanie… When a friendly frog, a greedy rabbit and a robot with…
Emma Giuliani
Marvelous wonders await in this extraordinary garden book. From season to season, children follow the life of a garden as each page reveals new treasures hiding under lift-up flaps.
Coralie Bickford-Smith
Bird loves the towering tree that grows in the jungle. Every year in the dry months, he and the other birds come to play and sing in tree’s branches. Then…
Megan Hess
The third title in the Claris series, following the best-selling picture books, Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris and Claris: Fashion Show Fiasco from the acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess.
Jennifer Cossins
Did you know that a mother peacock is called a peahen and a baby peacock is called a peachick? THE MUMMY ANIMAL BOOK is an adorable and informative picture book…
Lisa Kerr
For fans of Guess How Much I Love You comes a story about just how much a hug can mean - to the giver and the receiver.
Sally Sutton
An ode to things-that-go from the internationally bestselling creators of Roadworks.
Alex Rance
Howler Monkey was one of the best climbers in the whole jungle - until the day he landed on his tail with a big thump.
Katie Stewart
Koala has a question for her friends - what colour is the sea? But they all give her different answers, and Koala doesn’t know who to believe.
Maree McCarthy Yoelu
Brother Moon is a powerful story lovingly told by a great-grandfather to his great-grandson. Beneath the dark sky of the Northern Territory, Hippy-Boy is captivated when Great-Grandpa Liman tells him…
Marianna Coppo
Harry the Dirty Dog meets Gaston in this dog-themed picture book about what it means to be ‘good’ and, more importantly, true to yourself.
Caz Goodwin
With irresistible rhyme and loveable characters, Daisy and Jasper’s second adventure is even more hilarious than their first.
Indigenous Literacy Foundation,Children from the Spinifex Writing Camp
A family is walking home on a very dark night. It’s hard to see clearly - what is that shadow? And what is that noise???
David Hill
An inspiring illustrated story for children about Jacinda Ardern, and her meteoric rise to become the world’s youngest female leader.
Nelly Thomas
All brains are special, All brains are smart, All kids have big thoughts, And all kids have big hearts. ALL KIDS ARE SPECIAL - JUST FOLLOW THEIR HEARTS.
Michael Wagner
Every morning, Little Ned puts on his pants, his shirt, his shoes and, while he’s at it, his heavy-duty chest armour, his spikey metal gauntlets, his razor-sharp sword and his…
Liz Climo
Beloved house author-illustrator Liz Climo is back with a hilarious take on (reluctant) friendship that will appeal to fans of We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and I Want My Hat…
Annie Sarac
CAUTION: Monsters are not as scary as they appear!
Ross Collins
Uh-oh! An excitable (but very loveable) dog has found his way into this First Animals book and he will NOT let any of the other animals take their turn. Dogs…
Carol Martin
Charlie and his dog Louis are a musical team. Charlie plays the trumpet and Louis sings his ooh-ooh song. But when Charlie falls ill, Louis is left on his own…
Katrina Lehman
When Izzy moves away from her idyllic island life with her best-friend Frank (a seagull!), she must find her place in the busy city, with new friends and a new…
Kobi Yamada, Gabriella Barouch (illus.)
You are more amazing than you even know. New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada has written a story about the unbound potential you hold inside. With striking, realistic illustrations…
Caitlin Murray
Beetle says that she’s not scared of anything! But surely everyone is scared of something? Can Boo find out what Beetle is really scared of?
Jon Agee
How do you earn a lion diploma? By looking fierce, prowling around, roaring, and - most importantly - looking out for your friends. Will this daring student pass the test?
