Summer Reading Guide 2024: Kids

Landovel

Emily Rodda

An epic 'three parts in one' fantasy quest, in a unique, irresistible package. Compulsive reading from the author of one of the most successful children's fantasy series ever published, Deltora…

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Afloat

Kirli Saunders, Freya Blackwood (illus.)

From award-winning Gunai author Kirli Saunders and seven-time CBCA-winner Freya Blackwood comes Afloat, a story told in a time of climate crisis. Against a backdrop of a changed environment…

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And Everything Will Be Glad to See You

Ella Risbridger (ed.), Anna Shepeta (illus.)

A forceful, passionate and uplifting collection of poems by women and girls that is guaranteed to inspire, delight and empower.

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The Cheeky Toddler Alphabet

Davina Bell, Jennifer Falkner (illus.)

An A-to-Z celebration of the chaos and tenderness of the toddler years - that bittersweet window of domestic life when each day is a magical bunfight that you wouldn't trade…

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Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody

Patrick Ness, Tim Miller (illus.)

From the best-selling author of A Monster Calls, this funny, wise middle-grade series explodes every stereotype—including what it means to be a hero—in a brilliant reptilian take on surviving…

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Dalmartian

Lucy Ruth Cummins

From the bestselling creator of Stumpkin and Vampenguin comes a whimsical picture book about the unexpected friendship that blooms between a boy and a dog of intergalactic origins.

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Design & Building on Country: First Knowledges for Younger Readers

Alison Page, Paul Memmott, Blak Douglas (illus.)

What do you need to know to prosper as a people for 65,000 years or more?

Join designer and artist Alison Page alongside anthropologist and architect Paul Memmott as they…

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Extreme Animal Facts

Jennifer Cossins

Explore over 140 of the world's most extraordinary animals in this beautifully illustrated book from CBCA award-winning author-illustrator Jennifer Cossins.

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The Fairy Tale Fan Club: Legendary Letters Collected by C.C. Cecily

Richard Ayoade, David Roberts (illus.)

FAIRY-LAND EXCLUSIVE! Discover THE TRUTH about your favourite fairy-tale characters in Richard Ayoade's second children's book.

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Flora: Australia’s Most Curious Plants

Tania Mccartney

When it comes to flora, Australia is a land of diversity. From rainforests to deserts, mountains to the seashore, 90 per cent of our plant life is unique to this…

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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 Glass Horse of Venice

Arnold Zable, Anita Lester (illus.)

A beautiful picture story book from beloved author Arnold Zable, The Glass Horse of Venice is an enchanting tale where glass animals come to life and a young girl travels…

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Grimm’s Fairy Tales

The Brothers Grimm, Sandra Dieckmann (author/illus.)

A beautifully illustrated and enchanting collection of treasured fairy tales from the extraordinarily talented author-illustrator Sandra Dieckmann.

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House

Dan Giovannoni, Charlotte Lane (illus.)

House is a stunning picture book that is a heart-felt tale of friendship and belonging.

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How We Share Cake

Kim Hyo-eun, Deborah Smith (trans.)

We are three sisters and two brothers. This is a story about how we can't eat this cake alone.

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Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica

Alison Lester, Coral Tulloch

Bestselling creators Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch share their fascination with Antarctica through a personally selected mix of their own and others' work, from the early age of exploration through…

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Laughter is the Best Ending

Maryam Master, Astrid Hicks (illus.)

Zee is a loner. She likes to read Oscar Wilde and watch documentaries all day which, according to her parents, is not normal for 13 year olds. So they decide…

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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 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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Mysterious World

Lonely Planet Kids, Laura Knowles

Discover more than 100 strange and unexplained enigmas from across the world in this awesome atlas of mysteries with fun facts, photos, and maps! From Area 51 to Bigfoot and…

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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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The 113th Assistant Librarian

Stuart Wilson

If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you'll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than…

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Our Galaxy

Sue Lowell Gallion

A stunning addition to the bestselling Our World Collection, this colorful, creative picture book transforms into a freestanding globe

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Over or Under?

Pip Harry, Hilary Jean Tapper (illus.)

Maisie is learning about ocean swimming at the beach. The small waves are easy, but how will she know when to dive under the bigger ones? And will she be…

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Party Rhyme

Antonia Pesenti

Antonia Pesenti - award-winning creator of the much-loved Rhyme Cordial and Rhyme Hungry - is back with the third instalment in her Rhyme series- welcome to Party Rhyme!

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Robin Hood Aged 10 3|4

Ben Miller, Elisa Paganelli (illus.)

Discover the bravery inside you in a magical Robin Hood reimagining from author, comedian and actor Ben Miller.

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Stella & Marigold

Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (illus.)

From the creators of the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations.

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The Tiny Gardeners

Kat Macleod

Join the Tiny Gardeners as they grow fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs for the upcoming Summer Market. See the long and bumpy beans! Taste the fresh and juicy strawberries! Feel…

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To Stir with Love

Kate Mildenhall, Jess Racklyeft (illus.)

From the acclaimed author, and bestselling illustrator, this beautiful, heartfelt collaboration celebrates the magic of grandmothers (and their secret recipes).

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Where’s My Minya Marlu?

Mia Speed

Marlu (kangaroo) is looking for her minya marlu (little kangaroo/joey). Will garliya (emu), wardu (wombat), dyilga-marda (echidna) or any of the other animals be able to help her?

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Willow’s Gumboots

Beverley McWilliams, Helene Magisson (illus.)

Willow loved her gumboots. She wore them wherever she went. The gumboots were there in the garden, at the beach and even at parties. But one day Willow discovered that…

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A World of Flavour

Gabrielle Langholtz, Tania Garcia Jimenez

This innovative cookbook invites children to explore more than forty countries through the universal language of food

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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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Amid the Sand Dunes

Andrea Rowe, Hannah Sommerville (illus.)

Little people love to explore little worlds! Explore the hidden spaces and sounds across the sand dunes with this beautiful board book for our smallest nature-lovers, from the CBCA award-winning…

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The Dictionary Story

Oliver Jeffers, Sam Winston

The much-anticipated new picture book from the bestselling and award-winning creators of A Child of Books.

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George the Wizard

Tony Armstrong, Emma Sjaan Beukers (illus.)

An uplifting story about friendship and the rewards that come from being the real you, from beloved TV personality Tony Armstrong

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Turtle Moon

Hannah Gold, Levi Pinfold (illus.)

Journey to the heart of the jungle in this unforgettable adventure from the author of bestselling and prize-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, this is perfect…

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We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord

Garth Nix

From master storyteller Garth Nix comes the thrilling tale of a strange object with the potential to destroy the world, and what happens when it falls into the wrong hands…

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Summer Reading Guide 2024: Kids

Landovel

Afloat

And Everything Will Be Glad to See You

The Cheeky Toddler Alphabet

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody

Dalmartian

Design & Building on Country: First Knowledges for Younger Readers

Extreme Animal Facts

The Fairy Tale Fan Club: Legendary Letters Collected by C.C. Cecily

Flora: Australia’s Most Curious Plants

Wurrtoo

The Glass Horse of Venice

Grimm’s Fairy Tales

House

How We Share Cake

Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica

Laughter is the Best Ending

Meerkat Mayhem

The Midwatch

Mysterious World

Off to the Nursery

The 113th Assistant Librarian

Our Galaxy

Over or Under?

Party Rhyme

Robin Hood Aged 10 3|4

Stella & Marigold

The Tiny Gardeners

To Stir with Love

Where’s My Minya Marlu?

Willow’s Gumboots

A World of Flavour

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

Amid the Sand Dunes

The Dictionary Story

George the Wizard

Turtle Moon

We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord